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UID:4838-1770422400-1770508799@www.voodoocheffoundation.com
SUMMARY:VooDoo Chef High School Recipe Challenge 2026
DESCRIPTION:JOIN THE RECIPE CHALLENGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnleash Your Culinary Creativity & Win a Scholarship!\nThe VooDoo Chef High School Recipe Challenge is your chance to bring bold flavors to life and showcase your culinary talent! Each year\, high school students across Florida put their skills to the test by creating a VooDoo-inspired dish using a VooDoo Chef Sauce and/or Seasoning. The winner earns a culinary scholarship to help turn their passion into a career in the foodservice and hospitality industry. \nDo you have what it takes to impress the judges? Enter today and show us your voodoo magic in the kitchen! \nWhy Compete?\n🔥 Showcase your culinary talent🔥 Win a scholarship to jumpstart your culinary career🔥 Get recognized by industry professionals🔥 Join the VooDoo Chef Foundation’s mission to support future chefs \nHow to Enter:\n*High School Students Only*\n✅ Create a unique recipe using a VooDoo Sauce and/or Seasoning✅ Submit your recipe for a chance to win a scholarship✅ Create\, cook\, and impress the judges! \nPresented by Keiser University Center for Culinary Arts \n \nAre you ready to bring the heat? Enter now!  \nCommitment Date: December 15\, 2025Seasoning Mail Out Date: January 21\, 2026Recipe Submission Date: February 7\, 2026Winners Announced: February 21\, 2026 \n  \n\n\n\nJOIN THE RECIPE CHALLENGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe VooDoo Chef High School Recipe Challenge is back for another year of bold flavors\, fierce competition\, and life-changing scholarships! High school students from across Florida will compete to create the ultimate VooDoo-inspired dish using VooDoo Chef Dirt Seasoning—all for a chance to win a culinary scholarship and take their passion to the next level. \nHosted by the VooDoo Chef Foundation and presented by Keiser University Center for Culinary Arts\, this event celebrates the next generation of chefs while providing financial support for those pursuing careers in foodservice and hospitality. \n🎉 Who will take home the scholarship in 2026? Join us and find out! *High School Students Only* \nCommit by January 14th and submit your VooDoo Chef Inspired recipe no later than February 7th. Winner announced on February 21\, 2026! \n\n\n\nJOIN THE RECIPE CHALLENGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVooDoo Chef: High School Recipe Challenge\n\n\n					\n											\n											\n							\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n											\n											\n					No Caption				\n										\n									\n						\n						\n							\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n											\n											\n					No Caption				\n										\n									\n						\n						\n							\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n											\n											\n					Screenshot				\n										\n									\n						\n						\n							\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n											\n											\n					No Caption				\n										\n									\n						\n						\n							\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n											\n											\n					Screenshot				\n										\n									\n						\n						\n							\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n											\n											\n					Screenshot				\n										\n									\n						\n						\n							\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n											\n											\n					No Caption				\n										\n									\n						\n						\n							\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n											\n											\n					No Caption
URL:https://www.voodoocheffoundation.com/event/voodoo-chef-high-school-recipe-challenge-2026/
LOCATION:Florida
CATEGORIES:Competitions,Presented by Keiser University Center for Culinary Arts,Student Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T063045
CREATED:20250323T143420Z
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UID:4507-1769868000-1769882400@www.voodoocheffoundation.com
SUMMARY:Gasparilla Parade of Pirates 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest is scheduled in Tampa from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. on Saturday\, January 31\, 2026. It features the 107th Gasparilla Invasion and Parade of the Pirates presented by Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPicture this: a sea of glittering beads\, treasures\, and doubloons being tossed into the air as a crew of pirates celebrate their victory over the City of Tampa. The legendary Gasparilla Parade of Pirates is no ordinary celebration. Join the VooDoo Chef and his Krewe aboard his float and travel along the 4.5-mile parade route\, Partying Like Rock Stars. Celebrate Tampa Bay with approximately 140 units of elaborate floats\, Krewes\, marching bands\, and\, of course\, the infamous YMKG pirates! Enjoy Food\, Beverages\, Live Music\, and all the excitement that accompanies Gasparilla. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParade of Pirates Schedule\n\nTime: 2:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. \nRoute: The parade begins at Bay to Bay Boulevard and Bayshore Boulevard. It continues along Bayshore Boulevard to Brorein Street\, turns east on Brorein Street\, then north on Ashley Drive. The parade ends at Cass Street & Ashley Drive. \nThe Float: While on the VooDoo Chef Float guests will enjoy Food & Libations\, Live Music\, Face Painting and more. And don’t fret\, the float is equipment with four bathrooms! Enjoy the parade in style!!! \nReserved Seating: Space is limited so get your tickets today! \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVooDoo Krewe at Gasparilla Pirate Fest\n\n\n					\n											\n											\n							\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n											\n											\n					VooDoo Chef at Gasparilla Parade with Krewe				\n										\n									\n						\n						\n							\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n											\n											\n					VooDoo Chef at Gasparilla Parade with Krewe				\n										\n									\n						\n						\n							\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n											\n											\n					VooDoo Krewe at Gasparilla Parade in Tampa\, FL				\n										\n									\n						\n						\n							\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n											\n											\n					VooDoo Krewe at Gasparilla Parade in Tampa\, FL				\n										\n									\n						\n						\n							\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				\n											\n											\n					VooDoo Krewe at Gasparilla Parade in 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URL:https://www.voodoocheffoundation.com/event/gasparilla-parade-of-pirates-2025/
LOCATION:Bayshore Boulevard\, Bayshore Boulevard\, Tampa\, Florida\, 33611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Presented by VooDoo Chef
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.voodoocheffoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VooDoo-Childrens-Gasparilla-Parade.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VooDoo Chef":MAILTO:erikyoungs@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T063045
CREATED:20250323T142226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T221429Z
UID:4505-1769270400-1769279400@www.voodoocheffoundation.com
SUMMARY:Children's Gasparilla Parade 2026
DESCRIPTION:GET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy the Children’s Gasparilla Parade aboard the VooDoo Chef Float!\nYo ho\, yo ho! All mates on deck of the VooDoo Chef Float for the Children’s Gasparilla Parade on January 24\, 2026.  \nOne of the most popular attractions in Tampa is the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest\, which has been a tradition in Tampa since 1904. Over 300\,000 spectators are expected to line the streets to watch the Ashley Children’s Gasparilla Parade presented by Chick-fil-A. Treat your family to the Tampa experience of a lifetime and join us for a fun\, family celebration – aboard the VooDoo Chef Foundation Float! Arg! Guest will enjoy snacks\, live music\, face painting\, photos\, and more. \nVooDoo Krewe Two-Pack: $350.00  |  VooDoo Krewe Family Four-Pack: $600.00  \n\nPIN ON PINTE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChildren’s Gasparilla\nSaturday\, January 24\, 2026 | 12:00-7:30pm \nWidely considered the largest children’s event in the country\, the Children’s Gasparilla Parade begins at Bay to Bay and Bayshore Boulevard. Pirates\, floats\, marching bands and more proceed north along Bayshore Boulevard before ending at Edison Avenue. This event is free to attend\, but reserved seating is available or join us on the VooDoo Chef Float! \nSchedule of Events: \n\n12:00-2:00pm: Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Rodeo- Bayshore Blvd between Rome and Dakota Ave. (Free to participate\, no registration required)\n12:00-4:00pm: Gasparilla Air Invasion\n2:00-3:00pm: Gasparilla Preschooler’s Stroll (Pre-registration required)\n4:00-6:15pm: Children’s Gasparilla Parade\n6:15-7:00pm: Nighttime Gasparilla Air Invasion\n7:00-7:30pm: “Piratechnic Finale” Fireworks Show\n\nParade Information: \n\nRoad Closure and ADA Access Map \nChildren’s Gasparilla Parade Road Closure Schedule  \nChildren’s Gasparilla Parade Traffic Advisory \nParking Information \n\nFREE Jolley Trolley  service will be running on a continuous loop from 11:30am to 8:30pm picking up/dropping off at the intersections of Platt St. and Bayshore Boulevard (near Publix) and Bay-to-Bay and Bayshore Boulevard.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET 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URL:https://www.voodoocheffoundation.com/event/childrens-gasparilla-parade-2025/
LOCATION:Bayshore Boulevard\, Bayshore Boulevard\, Tampa\, Florida\, 33611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Presented by VooDoo Chef,Student Opportunities
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.voodoocheffoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VooDoo-Childrens-Gasparilla-Parade.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VooDoo Chef":MAILTO:erikyoungs@icloud.com
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