07/12/2026
What a day yesterday was!! β€οΈ
A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who came out and supported our Cook-Off for a Cause at Chafunkta! We braved the summer heat together, then watched a wild storm roll through that brought some much appreciated cooler temperatures. Through it all, the community showed up in an incredible way, and together we raised money for the Rare Blooms Foundation.
To learn more about their mission, visit RareBloomsFoundation.org.
A HUGE thank you goes out to our amazing competitors, who generously donated their time, energy, ingredients, and family recipes to make this event possible:
π₯ Paw Pawβs Paddle
π₯ Mediterranean Cajun Mama
π₯ Boss Hogβs Kitchen
π₯ Bougie Bologne
π₯ Kooking with Kenny with a K
Congratulations to Kooking with Kenny with a K, who not only earned 1st Place, but also won the Peopleβs Choice Award! In an incredible act of generosity, they donated all of their winnings right back to the Rare Blooms Foundation. That selfless gesture perfectly represents the spirit of this community weβre building.
A big shoutout to Burris, who kept the good vibes rolling all day long with an incredible mix of original music and crowd requests. If you enjoyed his performance, be sure to check him out at BurrisMusic.com!
To our judges! Lindsey, Byron, and Jen! Thank you for taking your job seriously and giving every single bowl the attention and consideration it deserved. We truly appreciate the care you put into making this competition fair for everyone involved.
Finally, THANK YOU to our amazing Chafunkta team for working through the heat, the storm, and everything in between to make sure the event ran smoothly.
Days like this remind us that when a community comes together, amazing things happen.
From all of us at the FUNK, thank you for supporting a great cause, supporting local, and making memories with us.
CHEERS! π»
