Community Outreach
- Taste of Douglasville
- Chili Cookoff
- The Gala
Taste of Douglasville
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE:
MAY 14th,
2011
Taste of Douglasville 2011
PLEASE NOTE: The following information is for our Taste of Douglasville 2010. Please check back next February for more information. To view pictures from this year's Taste of Douglasville - become our friend on Facebook! *Also, you can become a fan of Taste of Douglasville for further updates.
Click here for Restaurant letter
Click here for Restaurant packet
Janice Thompson and Linda Worthan, our community’s two first ladies,
will serve as our Honorary Co-Chairs for the event again this year;
and CAC Board Members Sidney Miller & Rochelle Robinson, have agreed
to be our Event Chairs. WSB 750-AM Radio will also be our
media sponsor again in 2010 with Captain
Although last year we were rained out for the first time in 16 years, usually more than 8,000 people enjoy TASTE OF DOUGLASVILLE, and their participation helps the Cultural Arts Council support arts education programs reaching more than 13,000 local students, affordable spring break and summer arts camps in county and city parks, free spring and fall concerts on O’Neal Plaza, critically acclaimed monthly gallery exhibits at the historic Roberts-Mozley House, and many more special events like the annual Georgia Cowboy Poets Gathering, Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Ice Cream Social, and the Dia de Los Reyes festival offered throughout the year.
To purchase additional tables, tents, chairs or power, please contact the CAC directly to determine additional fees. 770.949.2787.
Click here for Taste of the Grape Poster!
Click here for Taste of the Grape Press Release!
Chili Cookoff
Saturday,October 23, 2010
Click here for this year's Chili Cooker Letter
Click here for this year's Chili Cookoff Flyer
SEE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE FOR PAYMENT & REGISTRATION
The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce the lucky 14th annual Chili Cookoff at O’Neal Plaza on Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 from 6 until 9 p.m. Last year more than 2,500 people joined in this festive evening of good food, fun and entertainment as many local Douglasville celebrities presented the community with different flavors of chili. Mayor Mickey Thompson, Commissioner Tom Worthan, Coroner Randy Daniel, local banks, politicians and businesses competed to determine the best of the best chili in Douglasville. The CAC is currently seeking organizations and individuals to cook chili in the Halloween-themed event. If you would like to cook or help with the event, please contact Maggie Bowers at the Cultural Arts Council 770-949-ARTS (2787) or cultureom@earthlink.net.
Cookers are asked to bring a minimum of eight (8) gallons of chili, heated and ready to serve, in crock pots or in a pot on a hot plate, and a ladle. The chili can be cooked by you -- or by a relative or friend. The fee as a chili cooker is $75 for a full table; if cookers want to share with a friend, please make your own arrangements. Spaces will be limited so send in your check (make checks payable to: CAC) or register and pay online through the CAC website, www.artsdouglas.org. Full tables will only be assigned when the fee is paid. Cookers may bring extra chili because there is a contest for the “Most Sold.” Last year our “Most Sold” winner sold more than 20 gallons! There will also be awards for the “Best Tasting” chili, and the “Best Presentation” for the most creatively decorated booth. Donated tickets will also be counted. Winners will be notified by phone and announced in our local newspapers in the week after the Cookoff.
In the spirit of the season, there will also be a Children’s Halloween Costume Contest. All children wearing costumes receive goody bags, and adults can plan to join the family fun of our annual downtown costume party. Celebrity judges will select winners from various age groups, and each child in costume will receive a prize. This year we will also have the return of the Trick or Treat Trolley for children to enjoy a ride through downtown Douglasville.
Proceeds benefit the exhibition program at the Cultural Arts Center, educational programs including artists in our schools, and the CAC’s popular spring and fall concerts series, also presented on O’Neal Plaza in Douglasville’s historic downtown. We are planning to have great weather, lots of chili eaters and great fun again this year!
SAVE THE DATE!
Gala & Auction
December 4th, 2010
The CAC's 25th Anniversary gala “Come to the Cabaret” will celebrate the vital work of volunteers and supporters who have helped in offering quality art services, allowing the CAC to be a resounding success.
Everyone agrees the Gala is truly a magical night with two lively auctions, a delicious dinner, and champagne toasts.
In 2008, we had a real cabaret of amazing entertainment featuring magician Joe Turner, singer Macy Dennis, dancer Joi Jamison, performances by Mick Kinney and the Gypsy Hicks with Elise Witt, and our special honorees Doris Moore and Kathleen Seagraves who have both volunteered at CAC for many years. We even had local celebrities including our Board Members (past and present), city councilman and county commissioners.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
For questions please contact the CAC at 770.949.2787.
