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Do you have the BEST grilled cheese sandwich in the GTA?

Grilled Cheese Challenge

For a unique incentive, the festival challenges local culinary enthusiasts to create one-of-a-kind grilled cheese sandwiches for a chance to win 1 of 3 prizes. 


1. Lakeshore Village BIA First Prize – TBD

2. Second Prize - TBD

3. Third Prize - TBD


HOW IT WORKS


Sign up as a challenger by filling in and submitting our application form.  You set your pricing and sell your food, other products and drinks all day! 


WHAT'S INCLUDED?

- 10 X 10 space in our Challenger Zone

- 10 X 10 tent 

- (2) 6 ft folding tables

- (2) chairs

- (1) 20 amp power

- Banner (+Frame) with business logo, address and/or social media handles

- Included in our social media marketing plan to announce all Challengers

- All of the above equipment will be set-up and teared down for you!



Have more questions?  Check out our FAQ's below.

THANK YOU TO OUR PRIZE SPONSORS 2024

LAKESHORE VILLAGE BIA

LAKESHORE VILLAGE BIA

LAKESHORE VILLAGE BIA

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PIZZA PIZZA

LAKESHORE VILLAGE BIA

LAKESHORE VILLAGE BIA

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JAN-PRO

LAKESHORE VILLAGE BIA

JAN-PRO

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WELCOME 2024 CHALLENGERS

Apply to Become a challenger

2024 Winners

GREAT LAKES BREWERY

1ST PLACE PRIZE - Presented By Lakeshore Village BIA

RIDLEY FUNERAL HOME IN SUPPORT OF FRANKLIN HORNER COMMUNITY CENTRE

2ND PLACE PRIZE - Presented By Pizza Pizza 

WOMENS HABITAT

3RD PLACE PRIZE - Presented By Jan-Pro Toronto

FAQ'S

Have Questions?

 Who can enter?


Anyone from the business or *public can enter. Restaurants,  food trucks, businesses, *private citizens or not-for-profit organizations (we had a Credit Union team win 3rd place twice!)    

All entrants (inclusive of public and private citizens) must meet public health and legal requirements to sell product throughout the day.


How do I learn about what I need to meet public health requirements?


Information on health and safety, insurance requirements and set up will be provided. For more details call Hypitch Marketing. 


How much does it cost to enter?


Fees and other information can be found by on the online application forms at www.hypitch.com/gcc.


How many sandwiches should I account for? 


Most challengers sold over 600 sandwiches each and many ran out of food - so don't be caught short of supplies.


Who are the judges?


They can include Chefs, Food Bloggers and Sponsors!


How are winners chosen?


Judges Pick - Best Grilled Cheese (1st/2nd/3rd)


Judges will be blind tasting and scoring the sandwiches - at any time a sandwich purchased could be going to a judge. Judging is done in secret. Totals of the scoring sheets are used to decide winners.


 When are winners announced?


All winners will be announced in the Great Lakes Brewery Garden at 6:00 PM and awards including prize(s) will be given out. 

Want to donate a prize?

Just shoot us an email. All prizes must be new and full value. Coupons or 2 for ones not permitted. We are happy to promote donators on our website and through social media.

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