Calling All Gravy Gurus & Biscuit Besties: The 11th Gravy Cup Awaits in Louisville!
Get ready to savor and support at the 11th annual Gravy Cup, the world’s largest biscuits and gravy competition taking place in Louisville, Kentucky! Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 17th, 2024 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, VIP entry at 8:00 AM) at the Mellwood Arts Center, because this saucy showdown promises flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul.
What is the Gravy Cup?
Indulge in over 30 mouthwatering biscuit and gravy creations from professional chefs and passionate home cooks, while a panel of judges choose the grand champion title. You get to enjoy samples and vote for your own favorite in the People’s choice. While the food is amazing, the most important part is that you’ll be supporting a worthy cause. Proceeds from the Gravy Cup benefit the Boys & Girls Haven, a local organization providing critical services and a safe haven for children in need.
Here’s what you can expect at the Gravy Cup:
- Sample an array of delectable biscuits and gravies: From classic comfort food to daringly delicious innovations, discover your new favorite gravy concoction.
- Cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award: Be the judge and champion your favorite creation!
- Witness the battle for the Grand Champion title: Watch professional chefs compete for ultimate gravy glory.
- Enjoy live music and a fun-filled atmosphere: Bring your friends and family for a festive morning filled with laughter and community spirit. This is a child friendly event!
- Support a vital cause: Make a difference in the lives of children by attending this event.
Tickets are now on sale! General admission starts at $30, with VIP tickets offering exclusive perks like early entry, bottomless drinks, and a complimentary breakfast. Kids 10 and under enter free!
Here’s how the Gravy Cup supports the Boys & Girls Haven:
- Raises vital funds: Your ticket purchase and participation directly contribute to providing essential programs and services for children in need.
- Increases awareness: The event shines a light on the important work of the Boys & Girls Haven, inspiring community support.
- Builds partnerships: The Gravy Cup brings together local businesses,organizations, and individuals to collaborate for a good cause.
What is the Boys and Girls Haven?
From their website: Boys & Girls Haven is a full-service foster care agency located in Louisville, Kentucky. They are trauma-informed caretakers who counsel, support and treat young people who have experienced abuse and neglect. With over one hundred staff members, Boys & Girls Haven remains at the front lines. Working to combat the statistics of unemployment, incarceration, and homelessness continues to be one of their top priorities.
Since 1948, they have transformed the lives, hearts and minds of Kentucky’s most vulnerable youth and their families. Through a comprehensive continuum of care ranging from residential and in-home foster care, independent living programs, career and life skills training, and preventative community-based services, Boys & Girls Haven works to reduce disruption in children’s lives, to help heal the effects of abuse and neglect, and to promote well-being among families.
Boys & Girls Haven is a private, non-profit organization nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), and is a member of the Foster Family Treatment Association (FFTA), Children’s Alliance of Kentucky, Alliance for Children and Families and Greater Louisville, Inc.
Source: https://boysandgirlshaven.org/about/
So, whether you’re a biscuit aficionado, a gravy guru, or simply someone who loves to support a good cause, the Gravy Cup is the perfect event for you. Mark your calendars, grab your tickets, and get ready for a delicious and meaningful experience!
See you there!
- What: 11th annual Gravy Cup, the world’s largest biscuits and gravy competition
- Where: Mellwood Arts Center – Louisville, Kentucky! 1860 Mellwood Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206 - When: Saturday, February 17th, 2024 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, VIP entry at 8:00 AM)
- Why: Support the Boys and Girls Haven and eat yummy biscuits and gravy!
