The 2023 Salsa Cookoff winners pose with their prizes. Photo courtesy of Helping Hands OV

ORANGEVALE-FAIR OAKS, CA (MPG) - Helping Hands OV organizers are “thrilled to announce the return of the much-anticipated third annual Salsa Cook-Off” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 17 at the historic Orangevale Grange (5807 Walnut Ave., Orangevale).

Prepare your taste buds for an electrifying experience as the event promises a fusion of flavors, live music and vibrant cultural performances.

School of Rock will set the stage on fire with their energetic tunes while OG Salsa Academy and Grupo Folklorico Los Saguaritos will dazzle the audience with their mesmerizing dance moves.

Guests can also indulge in a diverse array of offerings from local vendors and crafters, enjoy food trucks and quench their thirst at the beer garden.

The event will feature raffles with exciting prizes to add an extra layer of excitement to the festivities.

But the real stars of the show? The homemade salsas. Whether you're a culinary master or a salsa aficionado, there's something for everyone. Enter your homemade salsa for a chance to claim the title for just $20 or embrace the role of the ultimate taste-tester by judging the flavorful concoctions for only $5.

Last year's winners have set the bar high but who will rise to the occasion and claim the title this year? Here's a recap of last year's champions:

Hot: First-Place - Art Valdez.  Second-Place - Clark Marckwordt

Mild: First-Place - Jordy Burns. Second-Place - Anita Cooney

Blended: First-Place - Ken Glass. Second-Place - Jessica Lampela

Chunky: First-Place - Joel Garcia. Second-Place – Sandra Sandoval-Gonzales

Whether you prefer your salsa hot, mild, blended or chunky, there's a category for every palate. Will someone dethrone last year's champions or will they defend their titles with gusto? The only way to find out is to join us at the Orangevale Grange for an unforgettable culinary adventure.

Thank you to our event sponsors, Supervisor Sue Frost, Desert Capital Management Group and Reliable Home Improvement Inc for helping to bring the spice to this spicy event. 

Helping Hands OV’s main mission is to assist low income, elderly and disabled in the community with small household tasks they cannot do or afford. For more information, visit https://helpinghandsov.ticketspice.com/salsa-cook-off-2024 or contact [email protected]. Or call 916-426-8583 for more information.