Kenilworth's 5th Annual Pizza Palooza Date Announced

Fundraiser event celebrates pizza and supports local causes

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Fifth Annual Pizza Palooza in Kenilworth, New Jersey will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the local VFW. The event, organized by nonprofit Pizza Kindness and Kenilworth's UNICO, is a fundraiser that will benefit the Kenilworth Public Schools Language Learning Disability Program, STEM at Harding, and Pizza Kindness Scholarships for David Brearley High School seniors.

Why it matters

Pizza Palooza has become an annual tradition in Kenilworth, celebrating the community's love of pizza while also raising money for important local educational initiatives and scholarships. The event brings together pizza enthusiasts, families, and supporters of the community.

The details

The Pizza Palooza event will feature pizza-themed games, music, a homemade pizza contest with celebrity judges, prizes, desserts, and of course, plenty of pizza. Those interested in competing in the homemade pizza contest can email the event organizer, Telina Cuppari, who holds the Guinness World Record for the Largest Collection of Pizza-Related Items.

  • The Fifth Annual Pizza Palooza will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
  • The event will run from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The players

Pizza Kindness

A nonprofit organization that has teamed up with Kenilworth's UNICO to organize the Pizza Palooza event.

Kenilworth UNICO

A local organization that has partnered with Pizza Kindness to host the Pizza Palooza fundraiser.

Telina Cuppari

The event organizer and a Guinness World Record holder for the Largest Collection of Pizza-Related Items.

Kenilworth Public Schools

The beneficiary of the fundraiser, with proceeds going to the Language Learning Disability Program and STEM at Harding.

David Brearley High School

The beneficiary of Pizza Kindness Scholarships funded by the Pizza Palooza event.

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What’s next

Those interested in competing in the homemade pizza contest can email the event organizer, Telina Cuppari, at telinathepizzagirl@gmail.com.

The takeaway

The annual Pizza Palooza event in Kenilworth has become a beloved community tradition that brings people together to celebrate pizza while also supporting important local educational initiatives and scholarships.