Never too early to think about pizza: The Slice of Springfield returns next month

Event will benefit parks and recreation programs in Springfield, Clark County.
Some of the best pizza places in Clark County went head-to-head Thursday Feb. 9, 2023 to see who was supreme in the Slice of Springfield competition at Mother Stewart's Brewery. Hundreds of people were in attendance to sample pizza from each of the competitors and vote on their favorite. The event, sponsored by Mother Stewart's, National Trail Parks and Recreation District and Partners for the Parks, featured pizza from The Hickory Inn, Crust & Company, Buckeye Barn, Mikey's Pizza, Station #1, Fent's Dairy, Catawba General Store and Mike & Rosy's Press Box. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

Credit: Bill Lackey

Credit: Bill Lackey

Some of the best pizza places in Clark County went head-to-head Thursday Feb. 9, 2023 to see who was supreme in the Slice of Springfield competition at Mother Stewart's Brewery. Hundreds of people were in attendance to sample pizza from each of the competitors and vote on their favorite. The event, sponsored by Mother Stewart's, National Trail Parks and Recreation District and Partners for the Parks, featured pizza from The Hickory Inn, Crust & Company, Buckeye Barn, Mikey's Pizza, Station #1, Fent's Dairy, Catawba General Store and Mike & Rosy's Press Box. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

Sure, it is about 5 weeks away still, but organizers of The Slice of Springfield contest are selling early bird tickets to the event that helps showcase Clark County’s best pizzas and benefits local parks and recreation programs.

The annual event will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, at Mother Stewart’s Brewing, 102 W. Columbia St.

Participants get to sample and vote for their favorite pizza from up to 10 local pizzerias. The family friendly night offers a chance to enjoy food and drink, and music while supporting local programs.

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The Slice of Springfield is organized by the Partners for the Parks and presented by Park National Bank. The fundraiser directs 100% of ticket sales towards supporting National Trail Parks and Recreation District programs in Clark County.

Early birds who buy tickets before Jan. 20 receive an extra drink ticket (choices include soft drinks, beer, cider or wine). Each ticket also comes with a complimentary beer glass, available while supplies last.

Tickets are limited to approximately 250 people, and the event has sold out in the past, including last year.

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The cost is $35 for those 13 and older and $15 for 12 and younger.

Tickets are available online at The Slice of Springfield eventbrite site, or at the NTPRD offices at 1301 Mitchell Blvd.

Zach and Madalyn Vaughn sample some of the pizza at the Slice of Springfield competition Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 at Mother Stewart's Brewery. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

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