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2015 Red Kettle Cook Off Photos

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The 4th annual Red Kettle Cook Off was a tasty success! Naptown Buzz was there to judge all FOURTEEN burgers, and boy, were there some good ones this year!

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Winners received the official Red Kettle Cook Off Spatula!

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I need a gavel & a wig!

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Signage!

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Tim Doty, Lindsay Riley & Katie Solove from CBS4Indy present their “CBS4 Asian Burger”.

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The CBS4 Asian Burger.

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Lindsay Bledsoe presents “The Burger You Need NOW”.

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The Burger You Need NOW.

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Lauren Lowrey presents the “Biscuits & Gravy Burger”.

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Biscuits & Gravy Burger.

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Jennie Runevitch presents the “The Perfect Pizza Burger”.

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The Perfect Pizza Burger.

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Fanchon Stinger & Dan Spehler present the “Fox59 Blue Cheese Burger”.

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Fox59 Blue Cheese Burger.

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Paul Mendenhall presents the “The Hot & Spicy Cheeseburger”.

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The Hot & Spicy Cheeseburger.

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Ray Steele presents the “Bacon Cheeseburger with Bacon Marm”.

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Bacon Cheeseburger with Bacon Marm.

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Ms EKlass presents the “The Beat Bacon Cheddar Burger”.

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The Beat Bacon Cheddar Burger.

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Deb Honeycutt presents the “The PB & Pig Burger”.

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Mmmm….Bacon & Egg!

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The PB & Pig Burger.

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Greg Browning presents the “The Swiss Blue Burger”.

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The Swiss Blue Burger.

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Dave O’Brien presents the “Sweet Heat Island Burger”, which he says is Kenny Chesney approved. I don’t doubt that.

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Sweet Heat Island Burger.

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Lindsay Crane & Joel Reichenbach present the “Down on the Farm Burger”.

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Down on the Farm Burger.

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Bryan Lord presents the “Every Day I’m Wafflin’ Burger”.

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The Every Day I’m Wafflin’ Burger. Yes, it is covered with tots & mac ‘n’ cheese, served on waffles.

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13 of the 14 burgers lined up, waiting to see which I will finish off.

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Big Joe Staysniak’s “Big Joe / St. Elmo’s Shrimp Cocktail Burger”. MUCH improved over the 2014 version! If you need to clear your sinuses, this will do the trick.

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IndyCar driver, and 2013 Indy 500 winner, Tony Kanaan showed up and tried the “Every Day I’m Wafflin’ Burger”.

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While I’m around IndyCar drivers frequently in May, it’s usually all business. So it was a nice break from the norm to actually be able to snap a pic of Tony Kanaan & I together.

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles showed up to the Red Kettle Cook Off as well.

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Choo choo!!! The burger train is here!

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Forget Stroller Parking, Indy lets you park ANY “Human Powered Vehicle”!

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Major Bob Webster announces the winners.

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rtv6’s “The Burger You Need NOW” wins the best tasting category.

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Then rtv6 follows it up with the most burgers sold, and money raised.

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Radio Now’s “Every Day I’m Wafflin’ Burger” wins the radio category.

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Photos by Brian Groce.

2015 Red Kettle Cook-Off May 6th

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After a winter like we’ve had, a cookout sounds pretty good right about now. That’s why The Salvation Army is throwing a big one! On May 6 we’re bringing in the heavy hitters for the annual Red Kettle Cook-Off in downtown Indy on Georgia Street.

This no-holds-barred competition among our favorite Central Indiana television and radio personalities raises funds for local Salvation Army programs and services. Competitors grill up their signature burgers, competing to raise the most money with their tasty dishes. It’s a fun event for adults and kids alike, so join us on May 6th and help The Salvation Army do the most good in Central Indiana!

RED KETTLE COOK-OFF

Wednesday, May 6th, 2015 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Georgia Street in downtown Indianapolis

Burger, side and drink for only $10.00

All proceeds benefit the local programs and services of The Salvation Army.

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CELEBRITY CHEFS

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Tim Doty, Katie Solove & Lindsay Riley
“CBS4 Asian Burger”
Burger topped with crunchy Asian slaw & loaded with flavors of hoisin, ginger & Sirracha for a kick
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Rafael Sanchez, Candice Aviles, Beth Vaughn, Lauren Casey & Ashley Brown
“The Burger You Need NOW”
Head south of the border with toppings like fresh avocado, queso & black bean salsa
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Lauren Lowrey & Teresa Mackin
“Biscuits & Gravy Burger”
Sausage gravy & bacon top this breakfast-inspired burger served on a biscuit instead of a bun
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Jennie Runevitch, Kelly Greene, Anne Marie Tiernon, Sean Ash & Matt McCutcheon
“The Perfect Pizza Burger”
Everything you love about pizza: pizza sauce, mozzerella, mushrooms, pepperoni and Italian seasonings
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Fanchon Stinger & Dan Spehler
“Fox59 Blue Cheese Burger”
Over-the-top burger features blue cheese crumbles, tangy whisky glaze & a mountain of crispy onions
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Paul Mendenhall
“The Hot & Spicy Cheeseburger”
WTTS is turning up the heat with this pepper jack & jalapeño-topped burger
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Ray Steele, Terri Stacy, Eric Garnes & Tony Katz
“Bacon Cheeseburger with Bacon Marm”
Pile on the flavor with strips of bacon, fresh toppings & savory bacon marmalade
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Ms EKlass
“The Beat Bacon Cheddar Burger”
Putting a new spin on a classic burger recipe featuring bacon & lots of cheese
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Deb Honeycutt
“The PB & Pig Burger”
Smoked bacon, caramelized onions and a little peanut butter to tempt your taste buds
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Dave O’Brien & Casey Vallier
“Sweet Heat Island Burger” (inspired by Kenny Chesney)
Heat meets sweet in a jerk-spiced burger topped with pineapple slaw
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Kyle Smelser, Rachel Bogel & Bryan Lord
“Every Day I’m Wafflin’ Burger”
Waffle burger overflowing with bacon, tots & mac ‘n’ cheese
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Lindsay Crane & Joel Reichenbach
“Down on the Farm Burger”
A taste of the country featuring a fried egg, ham, maple syrup & more
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Greg Browning
“The Swiss Blue Burger”
Cheesy goodness overflows with this burger that’s bursting with flavor
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Big Joe Staysniak
“Big Joe / St. Elmo’s Shrimp Cocktail Burger”
A surf-n-turf burger with shrimp & St. Elmo’s famous kickin’ cocktail sauce

2014 Red Kettle Cook-Off May 7th on Georgia Street

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2014 Red Kettle Cook-Off

It’s time for the first big cookout of the year, and everyone is invited! On Wednesday, May 7th Georgia Street is shutting down and the grills are coming out for the annual Red Kettle Cook-Off.

This no-holds-barred competition among our favorite Central Indiana television and radio personalities raises funds for The Salvation Army Bed & Bread Club. Competitors grill up their signature burgers, competing to raise the most money with their tasty dishes. Local Indy food critics will be on hand to award one celebrity chef the coveted Silver Spatula for “Best Burger.”

Lunch is only $10 and includes a burger, sides and drink. It’s a fun event for adults and kids alike so get outside, enjoy a great burger, and help The Salvation Army do the most good in Central Indiana!