We are excited to announce our 20th Anniversary of Empty Bowls on March 5, 2025, at the Holiday Inn & Suites Parkway Conference Centre, St. Catharines.

This location offers guaranteed assigned ballroom seating for all guests, more capacity for coat check, and ample free parking.

During the 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 bread and decadent desserts. Guests take home the empty bowl as a continuous reminder of those who struggle to meet basic living needs in our community.

There will also be a 50/50 draw, live auction, silent auction and Mystery Soup Can Raffle for guests to enjoy again this year.

Year after year the event is attended by over 500 guests with more than 20 different food and beverage vendors. A People’s Choice Award and Platinum Ladle Award for best soup are awarded to the winning chefs at the end of the evening.

* Early Bird Tickets (Only 150 available): $105.00 | General Tickets: $115.00 | VIP Tickets: $130.00

The VIP reception will be held in the main ballroom from 5pm to 6pm and includes wine and passed hors d’oeuvres before the main event starts at 6pm. Registration will be open at 5pm and the pottery bowl selection will be open to all guests upon registration.

We look forward to celebrating our milestone 20th Anniversary of Empty Bowls with you.