The Hope and Healing Place Invites You to the Annual Big Cheese Cook-Off

AMARILLO, Texas - Sept. 15, 2025 - PRLog -- The Hope and Healing Place invites the community to join in one of Amarillo's favorite traditions—The Big Cheese. The ultimate mac-n-cheese cook-off will take place on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 6–8 p.m. at the Rex Baxter Building at the Tri-State Fairgrounds.

For more than a decade, The Big Cheese has brought together restaurants, teams, and families for a night of delicious competition and community spirit—all in support of children, families, and individuals who are grieving served by The Hope and Healing Place.

EVENT DETAILS

• WHAT: The Big Cheese Cook-Off
• WHEN: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 – 6 to 8 p.m.
• WHERE: Rex Baxter Building at the Tri-State Fairgrounds
• TICKETS: $30; free admission for kids 13 and under with an adult ticket holder

Family at the Center
This event is designed with families in mind. Along with free tickets for kids 13 and under and endless mac-n-cheese samples, families can enjoy a special Kids Korner featuring Story Bridge and a pumpkin patch with fall fun for the little ones - there will be lots of things to keep the kids busy in between bites.

VIP Tables Available

• Table for 8 – $1,000
• Table for 4 – $500

Guests can also enter the popular "Never Cook Again" raffle for a chance to win over $1,000 in local restaurant gift cards. Raffle tickets are $5 each or five for $20 and can be purchased online through the day of the event. The drawing will be held during the event, and the winner does not need to be present.

Calling All Cooking Teams!
Local restaurants, businesses, and community teams are encouraged to sign up and showcase their best mac-n-cheese creations. Every entry adds flavor, fun, and support for the mission of The Hope and Healing Place. More than 20 teams are already signed up, with space for a few more to join the fun.

Sponsorship Opportunities
The Big Cheese would not be possible without generous community sponsors. Businesses and individuals interested in supporting the event through sponsorship are encouraged to reach out today.

Tickets are available now: hopeandhealingplace.org/the-big-cheese (http://hopeandhealingplace.org/the-big-cheese?fbclid=IwZX...)

Contact for Tickets, Teams, or Sponsorships:
Cakki Wall
Director of Communications and Fundraising
Phone: 806-371-8998 Ext. 3
Email: development@hhpamarillo.org

Together, we'll create an unforgettable night of comfort food and community while helping provide free grief support programs for children, families, and individuals in the Texas Panhandle. Every ticket, every team, and every sponsor helps The Hope and Healing Place continue its mission of walking alongside children and families grieving, reminding them that they are never alone.