Food & Drink · Food-Focused Fundraisers and Dinners
The Carpenter’s Cook-Off 2026
VALERIE'S PICK
10/25/2026
12 PM – 3 PM
On sale now
$75
🍽️ The Carpenter's Cook-Off at The Birchmere gathers nearly 20 DMV restaurants like Hank's Oyster Bar, Rustico, and True Food Kitchen for tastings, with proceeds going to Carpenter's Shelter's work with people experiencing homelessness. Live and silent auctions run alongside the food, with online bidding open ahead of the event for anyone who can't make it in person. Sunday 10/25. $75.