FIRC Night Out 2026 Culinary Showdown
Hosted by Breckenridge Ski Resort & Keystone Resort
Forks up, Summit County!
FIRC Night Out is back - and this year, we're turning the heat all the way up. Five of Summit County's most talented chefs. One kitchen battlefield. Fresh, local ingredients pulled straight from FIRC's own food markets. And only ONE can be crowned the 2026 FIRC Night Out Culinary Showdown Champion.
You don't just watch - you vote. Sample the bites, pick your favorite, and help decide who takes the crown alongside our panel of renowned judges.
But here's what makes this night truly special: every dollar raised, every ticket sold, every bite savored goes back to the community you love. FIRC served 8,433 neighbors last year and delivered 38,009 essential services - and this event is how we keep that going.
This is more than a food competition. It's Summit County showing up for itself. It's a party with a purpose.
Come hungry. Come ready to vote. Come make a difference.
FIRC Night Out is back - and this year, we're turning the heat all the way up. Five of Summit County's most talented chefs. One kitchen battlefield. Fresh, local ingredients pulled straight from FIRC's own food markets. And only ONE can be crowned the 2026 FIRC Night Out Culinary Showdown Champion.
You don't just watch - you vote. Sample the bites, pick your favorite, and help decide who takes the crown alongside our panel of renowned judges.
But here's what makes this night truly special: every dollar raised, every ticket sold, every bite savored goes back to the community you love. FIRC served 8,433 neighbors last year and delivered 38,009 essential services - and this event is how we keep that going.
This is more than a food competition. It's Summit County showing up for itself. It's a party with a purpose.
Come hungry. Come ready to vote. Come make a difference.
Location
Elevation Ballroom
at The Village at Breckenridge
535 S Park Ave
Breckenridge, CO 804242
wheelchair accessible
at The Village at Breckenridge
535 S Park Ave
Breckenridge, CO 804242
wheelchair accessible
Date & Time
June 18, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
DRESS CODE
Mountain Chic
PARKING
Free parking in F - Lot after 3PM
Schedule of event
4:00 PM - Sip & Savor (VIP Room)
Kick off the evening in style with a private cocktail hour hosted by reigning champion Josiah Gordon, Chef de Cuisine at The Carlin. Enjoy curated appetizer bites, specialty drink pairings, & first access to the venue.
5:00 PM - Doors Open, Round 1
The competition begins! Sample appetizer bites from our All-Star Chef Teams and vote for your favorite by 5:45 PM. The top teams advance to the final round.
6:00 PM - The Final Round
Three teams. Mystery ingredient boxes. 60 minutes. The finalists go head-to-head against The Carlin in a live, high-stakes entrée showdown using 5 ingredients straight from FIRC's food markets. Cheer loudly!
9:00 PM - Champion crowned
One chef walks away with the title. All of us walk away having fueled change and fed hope for our Summit County neighbors.
Don't miss the Golden Whisk Auction - a once-in-a-lifetime dinner prepared together by all competing chefs. Details below.
Don't miss the Golden Whisk Auction - a once-in-a-lifetime dinner prepared together by all competing chefs. Details below.
Chefs of The Carlin, Bistro North, Breckenridge Mountain Dining, Rootstalk, Sauce on the Blue, and Vinny's are joining forces — in your home — for an extraordinary 5-course dinner.
Six legendary kitchens. One unforgettable night. Yours.
Bidding opens at $5,000. You must be present to bid. Don't let your neighbor win this one.
2026 Judges COMING SOON!
Check out this teaser from the 2024 FIRC Night Out - Culinary Showdown!
Unable to attend? Please Donate!
FIRC can turn every $20 donation into $200 worth of food for local workers & famlies.
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