◆ Day III · Sunday · Community Kitchen
FRIENDSGIVING
COOKOFF
Feed the Nation.
◆ One Hour · One Table · Every Nation
◆ Overview
What is the Friendsgiving Cookoff?
The Friendsgiving Cookoff is a Sunday-afternoon community competition where cooks, elders, grandparents, students, and culinary storytellers gather to prepare dishes that carry ancestral memory and modern Indigenous flavor into one shared meal.
Whether you’re bringing a great-grandmother’s cornbread, a modern fusion plate, a vegan family staple, or a signature dessert — every entry is a chapter in the story of Indigenous foodways.
Judges will honor taste, cultural story, presentation, community impact, and creativity — but the true prize is the table we set together.
◆ Event Information
The Essentials
Team Size
1–3 Cooks
Solo entries welcome
Location
INDIGENCON · Brooklyn
202 Conover Street, NY 11231
Date
Sunday · November 22, 2026
Schedule announced closer to event
Cost
Included w/ Admission
Cookoff Pass available
◆ Registration
Register for the Friendsgiving Cookoff
◆ FAQ
Frequently Asked
Yes. Solo cooks and full teams (up to 3) are both welcome. You can also be paired with a team on the day of the event.
Bring your primary specialty ingredients. Basic pantry staples, cookware, plating stations, and heating equipment will be provided on-site.
Yes. Please mark any dietary considerations on the form so our judging team can label dishes accurately for guests.
Absolutely. Whether it's your first cookoff or your fiftieth, the spirit of the day is community, story, and shared table.
Yes. Awards will be presented across multiple categories, with details announced before the competition.