The Sunshine State Steak Cook-Off, one of Ave Maria's most popular annual events, is being held Jan. 30, 2016. Activities include the Parade of Grills at 10:30 a.m., fun attractions for kids, entertainment beginning at 2 p.m. and, of course, a steak dinner from one of the grill teams competing. This is the largest steak cook-off east of the Mississippi River and all proceeds support the Donahue Academy k-12 school in Ave Maria.

Tickets are $20 and include a 16-ounce ribeye steak, salard, potato, roll and beverage. More information as well as ticket ordering at the event's site sssscookoff.com.