Empty Bowls Fundraiser

Empty Bowls 2026

21st Annual Empty Bowls - Soup Competition & Fundraiser

We are excited to announce our 21st Anniversary of Empty Bowls on March 4, 2026, at the Holiday Inn & Suites Parkway Conference Centre, St. Catharines.

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About the Event

During this annual fundraising event, guests enjoy samples of gourmet soup prepared by Niagara’s finest chefs and served in one-of-a-kind bowls created by local potters. Included as the perfect complement are Niagara wines, beer, cider, fresh breads and decadent desserts. Along with the Soup Competition, there will also be a 50/50 draw, live auction, silent auction and Mystery Soup Can Raffle for guests to enjoy again this year.

Guests take home the empty bowl as a continuous reminder of those who struggle to meet basic living needs in our very own community.

2026 Empty Bowls

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time:
VIP Reception 5pm | Main Event 6pm 
Venue:
Holiday Inn & Suites Parkway Conference Centre, St. Catharines (Directions)

Ticket Sales

- Early Bird $105 (only available until November 27 or until sold out)
- General Admission $115
- VIP $130

There are limited quantities of each ticket type so get then while you can! This year for your convenience, there are also options to purchase complete tables of both 10 and 12.


Highlights from Empty Bowls Past

Thanks to all the support from our sponsors, judges, vendors, potters, donors, attendees and volunteers for making our signature fundraising event a success, year after year. 

Empty Bowls 2025

Empty Bowls 2024

Empty Bowls 2023

Empty Bowls 2022

Empty Bowls 2021

Empty Bowls 2020

Empty Bowls 2019

Empty Bowls 2018

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