Pizza Party for Parkinson’s

PIZZA PARTY FOR PARKINSON’S

Join us in Golden, Colorado at Blue Pan Pizza for an evening like nothing Colorado has ever seen — good vibes, great people, and real impact!
For the first time in the state’s history, 4 local Colorado World Pizza Champions are teaming up with 6 World Pizza Champions from across the country, coming together for one night in Golden to bake their award-winning pizzas, all in one place, for one incredible cause.
Come out on Monday, October 12th to support the John Arena Foundation and the Parkinson’s Association of the Rockies. The John Arena Foundation harnesses the power of pizza-making as therapy for Parkinson’s patients — and this event brings the best pizzaioli in the country together to back that mission.
Doors open at 5:30 with apps & drinks, pizza service runs 6-8. Come taste history in the making.
For guests 21+, select wine and beer will be available, along with non-alcoholic sodas.
A huge thank you to our sponsors: Grande, US Foods, Hormel, and Elite Brands.

Event Schedule:

• 5:00 PM | Doors open for the tasting event

• 5:30 - 8:00 PM | tasting featuring 8 curated dishes paired with wine. Seating available.

Featured Chefs & Dishes:

Jeff Smokevitch-Blue Pan Pizza/.Browndog Pizza (Colorado):

1776

Signature cheese blend, House-made vodka sauce, Calabrian Chilies, creamy Burrata, spicy Calabrian Sausage. Finished with New York ricotta dollops, a drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey, local micro basil, and freshly grated 24-month-aged Parmigiano Reggiano.

Lars Smith-State of Mind (California):

Stella Blue- Roman style pizza

topped with fresh mozzarella winter squash puree, roasted mushrooms, pancetta, gorgonzola, hazelnut and lemon. This pizza won second place at the Pizza Senza Frontiere 2026 competition in Rimini Italy.

Brad & Nicole Bean- Pizaro's Pizza Napoletana (Texas):
The Cornbelt- Cracker Thin pizza

2025 Non-Traditional award winning pizza With corn sauce, Italian sausage, candied jalapeños, mozzarella blend cheese, garlic, Parmesan corn bread crumble, pepper and corn husk ash

Fico e maiale (Fig and pig)- Pizza alla pala

2025- Pizza Alla Pala (Naples, IT) Award winning pizza with candied bacon, Stracciatella, fig preserve garnish with pistachio, arugula and lemon zest.

Leah Scurto-Pizza Leah (California):

Old Grey Beard -Round Mozzarella, fontina, calabrian chilies, Italian sausage. Finished with hot honey and orange zestp

Audrey Kelly- Audrey Jane's Pizza Garage (Colorado):

The Patty- Sourdough Grandma pizza

Laced with a sesame seed bottom. This square pie is topped with crushed tomatoes, stracciatella, Parmigiana Regiano, fresh basil and extra virgin olive.

Anna Cruicitt-Mercurio's (Pennsylvania)

Gluten Free crust

mascarpone truffle spread, sauteed mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, and Prosciutto di Parma

Anothony DeSuza- Antonio's Real New York (Colorado)

The Colors of Italy

A beautiful tribute to the colors of Italy, featuring our grandma sauce, pesto and ricotta.

Melinda Carbajal- Simply Pizza (Colorado)

Belgium Farmer

olive oil drizzle topped with applewood smoked bacon then covered with roasted Brussel sprouts and topped with goat & garlic and pepper petite breakfast cheeses

Melissa Rickman- Wholly Stromboli (Colorado)

Original Stromboli

Genoa Salami, Pepperoni, Munster and Provolone Cheese. Garlic Butter finish and a side of Marinara for dipping.

All proceeds will support the John Arena Foundation and its mission to bring hope and

therapeutic benefits of pizza-making to Parkinson’s patients.

Secure your spot for an unforgettable evening of food, wine, and fun!