The Lot hosts Okra Palooza 2013 to benefit the Promise of Peace Community Garden. Local chefs including Graham Dodds, Janice Provost and Chad Houser are serving their best okra recipes as attendees sample okra dishes from each station. There is even a “home cooks” division with one skilled okra cooker being crowned champion based on voting.  Tickets are $30 for the event from 11 am to 2 pm and include two beers, a concert with Russ Hewitt performing and all the okra you want.