It’s Time to Turn Up the Heat!
Join us for a sizzling day of fun and philanthropy, as our annual Spring Fundraiser, The Corbett Ryan Dance Bash, gets even bigger with the debut of the Barnyard Battle Cook-Off!
We will continue our tradition of dancing to live music from Encore 33, but we’ll also be hosting a Cook-Off Competition for local restaurants to compete for your vote in the People's Choice Award, and for the title of Best in Show, judged by our panel of Professional Chef judges. This fundraiser will bring our community and local businesses alike together to raise essential funds to support our hardworking herd for the year.
We will also have our Gift Raffle Baskets, a Wine Pull, our Cash Raffle, and activities throughout the event that are fun for all!
Support The PFP Herd in this Fundraiser:
Dance Bash Dares:
Vote on a PFP Staff Member for $20 to perform a dance at the event!
The staff member with the most votes will do a silly dance. Whether you're attending or not, please vote, as all of the proceeds of our Dance Bash Dares will be dedicated to our grains and supplements for our animals for the year.
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Hay For A Day:
Our Therapy Horses are the heart of everything we do. With 28 horses currently supporting our riders, hay is the most essential and ongoing need.
By donating hay for a day, week, or month, you help ensure our horses stay healthy and ready to support the children and adults with different abilities who rely on them every week.
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Considering it is the Year of the Horse, let's take care of our herd who take care of us year-round!
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Shavings and Bedding for Our Animals:
Clean, comfortable bedding is essential for keeping our horses and goats healthy and well-rested. The cost of shavings and bedding adds up quickly throughout the year, but it is crucial in giving our animals the best quality of life.
Please support their well-being, like they support ours, by donating shavings for a day, week, or month.
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Manure Removal:
Although it's not the most glamorous way to support, manure removal is a very real cost for PFP to ensure we keep our barn clean, our horses happy and healthy, and ensure we give our animals the environments they deserve.
Please consider removing manure at our barn by donating the funds for a day, a week, or a month.
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Barnyard Battle Cook-Off Competitors
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Judges Panel
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Chef D'Andre Miller
Growing up, all of Chef D’Andre’s family cooked… and they did it very well! Seeing how good food always brought people together drew him to the kitchen. Chef D’Andre began traveling the world as an American soldier. He studied at the Culinary Institute in the United States Army, and he continues to study flavor profiles in every place he travels to. These are some of the influences of Chef D'Andre's unique ability to blend international and traditional cuisines on any scale. He has earned respect amongst his peers and culinary achievements in world-famous restaurants. He has been a head Chef for high-end restaurants across the world. Chef D’Andre even earned a spot on the American cooking TV game show, Chopped, on Food Network, also currently running a holiday special on HULU with Chef Buddy from “Cake Boss”. Knowing the wealth in health, Chef D’Andre is adamant about supporting local farmers, and providing exquisite meal experiences for his community of food lovers while currently holding the executive chef position at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.
Chef Dominic Zumpano
Chef Dominic Zumpano is a highly accomplished culinary leader known for his creativity and passion for innovative cuisine. Beginning his career in Chicago, he quickly rose through the ranks before working at one of only 47 five-diamond restaurants in the U.S. He later graduated at the top of his class from the Scottsdale Culinary Institute and held leadership roles at acclaimed restaurants, including Different Pointe of View and elements at Sanctuary Resort, where he worked alongside Iron Chef winner Beau MacMillan.
Chef Zumpano has earned national recognition for his work, including a James Beard Award nomination, invitations to cook at the James Beard House, and multiple accolades in Chicago and Milwaukee. Today, he is the founder of The Cotton Duck Restaurant Group, continuing to bring innovative dining concepts to life.
"The Smoker Guy" - Jeff Silvers
After more than three decades in senior leadership roles in Corporate America, Jeff shifted his focus to family and his lifelong passion for barbecue. In 2013, he founded Smokin’ Deal BBQ, where his dedication to the craft truly shines. A BBQ enthusiast since the early 1990s, Jeff now consults, caters, and advises both new and experienced pitmasters.
Jeff is a certified Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) judge and an accomplished pitmaster, having competed in numerous local, national, and international competitions. His recent accolades include a 2nd-place finish at Memphis in May (the “Super Bowl of BBQ”) and top placements at The American Royal, one of the world’s largest BBQ competitions.
Known as “The Smoker Guy,” Jeff brings deep expertise, passion, and credibility to everything he does.