4th Annual Battle for the Paddle Gumbo Cook-off

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Name: 4th Annual Battle for the Paddle Gumbo Cook-off
Date: March 1, 2025
Time: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST
Registration: Register Now
Event Description:

The 4th Annual Battle for the Paddle Gumbo Cook-off takes place on Saturday, March 1 at the Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds in DeRidder, LA.  Under the outdoor pavilion.

 

Visit each chef's outdoor kitchen and sample their creations! Anyone can enter from Amateur to Professional for a chance at prizes and bragging rights. Cooking begins at 7:00 until 11:30.  Winners announced at 1:30 PM.

 

$100 Entry Fee 

Prizes to be awarded in 3 Divisions:
Business/Commercial Division
Civic Organization Division
Individual Division

Overall Fan Favorite voted on by public taste testing.

1st place : Custom Trophy Paddle & Custom Apron (3)
2nd & 3rd Custom Apron (3)
Fan Favorite in each category-Custom Trophy Paddle

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Location:
Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds
At the Outdoor Pavilion.  Please enter at the entrance gate on West Drive (across from the Missing Sock).
Date/Time Information:
Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 7:00a.m.-2:00 p.m.
GUMBO COOK-OFF

1.    No open fires (gas, coals OK)

2.    10’X10′ canopy allowed per entry

3.    Participants are encouraged to prepare enough food to allow patrons to taste. We suggest preparing a minimum of 5 gallons for community tasting cups and judges tasting bowls. (We will provide 4 oz. bowls and sporks for tasting).
5.    Tasting is on a first come first serve basis and participant may stop providing samples at their discretion in order to have enough food for judges tasting.

6.    Set up & cooking time will be from 7:00 until 11:30 on Saturday.

7.    Dishes MUST be ready for judging by 11:30 pm.

8.    Winners announced 1:30 pm. 
 

Contact Information:
Lisa or Stephanie 337-463-5533
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Fees/Admission:
$100 Entry Fee 
 
Prizes to be awarded in 3 Divisions:
Business/Commercial Division
Civic Organization Division
Individual Division
 
Overall Fan Favorite voted on by public taste testing.

1st place : Custom Trophy Paddle & Custom Apron (3)
2nd & 3rd Custom Apron (3)
Fan Favorite in each category-Custom Trophy Paddle
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