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Break out those muffin tins because Soup Sunday is back! The family-friendly event, which benefits Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, will be held Sunday, March 2, from 4-7 p.m. at The Venue at Westwind in North Little Rock. Individual tickets cost $50 for adults and $10 for kids 5-17 (free for children younger than 5) and allow patrons to sample soups and sweet treats from close to 40 of Central Arkansas’s favorite restaurants.
For the first time ever, doors open early (3:30 p.m.) for $350+ sponsors, while $75 gets folks access to Patron tickets with complimentary beer and wine.
Chefs Madere Toure and Pap Dior of Afrobites are the 2025 featured chefs for the event.
“We are so very excited to have Madere and Pap as our featured chefs this year. They are truly community-minded individuals, and we are honored that they would once again participate in Soup Sunday,” says co-chair Kevin Shalin. He continues, “Make sure to come hungry because we will have soups galore, as well as cupcakes, popsicles, popcorn, hot dogs and coffee. There will truly be a little something for everyone, including a variety of vegetarian and Vegan soup options.”
A dynamic silent online auction featuring trips, gift certificates, art, jewelry, and so much more will go live a full week leading up to the event. Also, expect great music and dancing, along with a new feature this year, a bourbon and wine pull! And Miss Arkansas 2023, Cori Keller, will be this year’s master of ceremonies.
The Muffin Tin
Ever wondered why we always remind you to bring a muffin tin to Soup Sunday? This quirky tradition dates back to the early days of the event when families struggled to juggle multiple soup cups. Without trays to help, resourceful parents started bringing muffin tins to hold their samples, and the idea stuck. Over the years, some devoted Soup Sunday fans have even decorated their tins, bringing them back year after year as a badge of honor. Others use them as a way to cut down on waste. Of course, bringing a muffin tin isn’t required—we’ll have trays ready for you—but if you spot a well-loved, decorated tin, you’ll know you’re in the presence of a true Soup Sunday pro!
The Mission
Arkansas Advocates helps ensure that all children and their families have the resources and opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives and to realize their full potential. Founded in 1977, we are a voice for children at the Arkansas State Capitol and in Washington, D.C. Our policy staff gather and analyze data to support public policy that serves all children and families. We organize coalitions of diverse groups to drive change.
Kevin Shalin is a food writer living in Little Rock with his wife, Sara, and one daughter, Sydney. His oldest daughter, Natalie, is a freshman at Loyola University in Chicago. He started his own blog, The Mighty Rib, twelve years ago while living in Houston. Six months later, he began writing for Eating Our Words, a Houston Press food blog. After a year in Boston, he moved to Little Rock, where he’s been for ten years. During that time, he’s written for publications like Little Rock Soiree, Arkansas Times, AY Magazine, and The Local Palate.
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