United Way of Beaumont and North Jefferson County will host its 8th annual United Way One Pot Throwdown fundraiser at the Civic Center in downtown Beaumont on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 5:30 - 8 p.m.
The cook-off competition will showcase some of Southeast Texas area’s most prominent and well-known restaurants and caterers, as well as other local businesses and community organizations. Guests will have an opportunity to vote on their favorite dishes throughout the evening. All-you-can-eat “one pot” tastings, adult beverages, live entertainment by Southeast Texas musical duo Caleb & April, a fun-filled Kidz Korner, raffles and more will make for an action-packed night in downtown Beaumont – all for one entry price.
Admission is open to all ages, and purchasing tickets in advance is recommended. Tickets are $35 per person pre-sale, and $40 per person at the door. Pre-sale tickets will be sold until noon Oct. 11, online at www.uwbmt.org, by calling (409) 835-4575, or stopping by the United Way office at 700 North St. in downtown Beaumont.
All proceeds will benefit 36 programs of United Way of Beaumont and North Jefferson County’s 20 local non-profit partner agencies.