Munch Madness

Dig IN is a non profit for the economic development of Indiana food, beverage, and agriculture through education and collaboration.Dig IN fosters a resilient Indiana food system focused on farmer sustainability and consumer expectations, and promotes access to high quality food for all while celebrating our unique Hoosier food heritage.

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Please note that this is a 21 and over event!
Join us for a first of its kind event: a live Dig IN battle royale featuring four rockstar chefs making iconic Indiana dishes for your entertainment! On stage for the evening:
Abbi Merriss, <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://bluebeardindy.com/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bluebeard</A>
Carlos Salazar, <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.rookindy.com/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rook</A>
Ricky Martinez, <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.deliciaindy.com/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Delicia</A><A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://bentrailbrewery.com/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></A><A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://localeateryandpub.com/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></A> <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://localeateryandpub.com" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></A>
Dean Sample, <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.meridianonmeridian.com/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Meridian Restaurant and Bar</A><A TARGET="_blank" HREF="localeateryandpub.com" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></A>
Each round chefs will have 30 minutes to prepare an iconic Indiana dish from start to finish, but of course we couldn't make it easy! During the competition, the chefs will bid on speedbumps to hand out and trip up their competitors. The chefs will start the evening with a budget for bidding, and will try to make it through each round with the best dish! The winner who manages to muster through these challenges and present the best food will be the Dig IN Munch Madness Champion!
How will you participate in all of this madness? First of all, buy your general admission or VIP ticket in the name of the chef you'd like to support. The dollar value of your purchase adds credit to the bank of your chosen chef. Then, install the <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="https://www.givelify.com/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">givelify app</A> for a chance to help your favorite chef out even more during the event. As the competition goes on and the chefs run out of credit, they will be calling for your help to add credit back to their bank. You'll have the chance to save the day for your favorite chef. 
Local food writer Sarah Murrell will be your emcee for the evening to help guide us through this madness. At specific times, she will call on you to help out your chef by adding credit to their bank. After the chefs scour the pantry and cook their dishes, an expert judge for each round will determine who is eliminated and who remains to try for the championship. 
Light snacks such as popcorn will be available. Food and drink tickets will be available for $5 a piece, and may be redeemed for small plates from local restaurants, as well as Indiana alcoholic beverages. For the best experience, buy one of the limited VIP tickets and  get EARLY ACCESS at 5:30pm, and view the event from a premium gated section with complimentary food and drinks. As the chefs are "retired" from the stage, they will join the VIP clientele to cheer or jeer their remaining competitors.

Athenaeum Theatre

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