12th Annual Meatball Festival

The Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City is hosting the International Meatball Festival. It is a fun filled event with music, food, wine, beer, raffle prizes, games, silent auction and a Kids Zone. We greatly appreciate your attendance and we look forward to hosting you as you support our local

Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City (BGCCC).

◆ IN-PERSON COMPETITION ◆


In-Person Event at

The Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City

32141 Whispering Palms Trail, Cathedral City, CA 92234


Date: Sunday, April 7, 2024

Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm


More votes are available for purchase ($1 each).

Judging: Prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place.

Cash prizes for Amateurs and Professionals:


  • 1st- $200
  • 2nd- $100
  • 3rd- $50

Judging is based on Appearance, Aroma, Taste, Umami,

and Overall Enjoyment


All winners in all categories will be announced at 3:50pm

◆ VIRTUAL COMPETITION ◆


Virtual Event:

Monday, March 11, 2024- Saturday, April 6, 2024


There will be a virtual competition for those who are out of town or are unable to make the in-person event. Contestants make a short 2-3 minute video preparing their favorite meatball recipes, and then

submit the videos to the Club. We will post the videos on the Club’s website.


Contestants then ask Friends and Family to vote for their favorite Chef or meatball. Each vote is $1.



Follow the link below for more photos from last year's Meatball Festival by SR Media.



The Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City is one of three Boys & Girls Club organizations in the Coachella Valley, all under the umbrella of  Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Each organization is responsible for its own fundraising and does not receive funding from any other clubs .


Your donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City is tax deductible, tax identification number 95-3507225, and will support Club programs and services that promote academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship.



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Friends of BGCCC are people like you who believe that we are making a difference in children's lives. Funds received through recurring donations are used for operational expenses and on-going programs for the youth served by the Club. 


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