Niagara County pizzerias called to enter 3rd annual 'Festival of Slice'

Event set for Saturday, Dec. 17

Registration is now open for the third annual “Festival of Slice” pizza celebration, set for 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Niagara Falls Convention Center.

Organizers said, “In a city where people take their pizza very seriously, there will be fierce competition for top honors in the categories of Best Cheese Slice, Best Specialty Slice and a People’s Choice Award.”

The last time the festival was held in 2019, over 1,000 pizza lovers attended the event and close to 20 vendors participated. To participate this year, Niagara County pizzerias can find additional information and register by visiting https://www.niagarafallsusa.com/festival-of-slice/. Registration forms can also be obtained by calling Destination Niagara USA at 716-282-8992.

Participating pizzerias will be asked to provide a copy of their catering, or Niagara County health permit, in order to participate; as well as a $100 registration fee, of which $50 will be returned upon attendance and completion of the “Festival of Slice” event.

The registration deadline is Oct. 15.

“Festival of Slice” is made possible by Destination Niagara USA, the Niagara Falls Convention Center, and Old Falls Street USA. For more information, visit https://www.niagarafallsusa.com/festival-of-slice/.