🌼 CTS Annual Picnic 2026 – Cooking Competition Call for CTS Members! 🌼

 Date: September 19th
Location: Alum Creek Dam, 4171 Lewis Center Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035

🌟 Are you ready for the cooking competition?
Gear up to showcase your culinary talent and bring the heat to the picnic!

🍢 Fireless Bite‑Size Savory Appetizers
Age Group: 8–15
No fire, no stove — just imagination!
Create small, flavorful appetizers that show off your creativity. 🔗 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQZQVO3eA-0GQGJI29pG_fSgocB6LzA0MovBSCTkqe5QWxVg/viewform

🌶️ On‑Site Cooking – Indian Street Food
Age Group: 16+
Cook LIVE at the picnic!
Chaats, dosas, pani puri twists, street‑style snacks — bring the buzz of Indian streets to Columbus.

🔥 Important Equipment Rule:
Only gas stoves are allowed on site.
Electric stoves are NOT permitted.

🔗 Register here : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpw5OVgLJTyIm1duVdEGrtQZpzV_N7nQOFKqZ4BlJt7tDrEg/viewform?usp=mail_form_link

🍯 Made‑at‑Home Traditional Sweet
Age Group: 16+
Bring a homemade classic — Adhirasam or Halwa or Paal kozhukattai! 🔗 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJltsmOyyf0mB9l0ve19FHRaIOVxZr0uzkoGqjlTr1OG19dg/viewform?usp=mail_form_link

⚠️ Rules & Regulations
    •    All participants must carefully read and follow the rules listed in the registration formfor their category.
    •    Any non‑adherence will unfortunately lead to disqualification.
    •    Judges decisions are final. 
    •    All participants must be a member of Columbus Tamil Sangam.
 

🎟️ Early Bird Discounts (Available through September 13th):

Category	Price (per person)	Includes Lunch
Members	$8	✅
Non-Members	$12	✅
Kids under 5	Free	✅

📅 Regular Pricing (From September 14th):

Category	Price (per person)	Includes Lunch
Members	$10	✅
Non-Members	$14	✅
Kids under 5	Free	✅

Let’s cook, connect, and celebrate our Tamil spirit together!
Every dish tells a story — let yours shine at the CTS Picnic 2026! 💫

Warm Regards,
Columbus Tamil Sangam