On Tuesday, September 17, Polar Park will host the 3rd Annual Paragus Firehouse Cook Off. Last year, the event drew more than 300 people to Polar Park and raised $20,000 for the Worcester 6K Charity. This year, the event will also be raising funds for DetecTogether, a nonprofit that promotes early cancer detection in young adults, first responders, and workplace employees. With two great causes to support, this year aims to be the biggest and best Firehouse Cookoff yet.

For the Paragus Firehouse Cook Off, firehouses from around the city create dishes to be judged by a panel of local business leaders. There is also a People’s Choice Prize, based on a vote taken among event attendees. The event will be hosted by Mike Hsu and Radio Worcester’s Hank Stolz.

Harpoon Brewery will be holding a free beer tasting for attendees. There will also be pies donated by Table Talk Pies. The Paragus Firehouse Cook Off will take place at Polar Park on Tuesday, September 17 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $30 for the general public and $25 for firefighters and their families, with children under 10 admitted free. Your ticket entitles you to a Harpoon beer tasting, a Table Talk pie, and samples of all the dishes. After covering expenses, all funds raised will be donated to the Worcester 6K Charity and DetecTogether.