The 32nd annual Battle of the Hors D'oeuvres has served up delicious dishes from as many as 20 local food and drink vendors.
The sold-out event Wednesday night at Caesars Windsor is a major fundraiser for Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Windsor-Essex.
The 32nd annual “Battle of the Hors D’Oeuvres is underway @CaesarsWindsor. It’s a full house for this year’s event put on by @BBBSWinEssex. #cklw pic.twitter.com/2dQDJ1fGhP
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It was supposed to be held in May but was postponed due to a labour dispute at the casino.
Executive Director Becky Parent says the guests still supported the cause even with a date change.
"We have some really stalwart supporters, people who have been coming to this event for many, many years," says Parent. "So I guess they've been quite reliable in this sense, came out again this year and, I guess, proves that no matter what time of year we have it, it's a good time."
Proceeds generated from the fundraiser support seven youth mentoring programs.
"We serve more than 800 kids in Windsor-Essex so we have to raise the funds for those kids," says Parent. "So we raise about half of our budget through events like the Battle of the Hors D'oeuvres."
A fundraising total has yet to be announced but Parent says more than $60,000 is usually raised.