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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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Date and Time
Saturday Mar 1, 2025
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST
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.
Location
Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds
Fees/Admission
$100 Entry Fee
Business/Commercial Division
Civic Organization Division
Individual Division
1st place : Custom Trophy Paddle & Custom Apron (3)
2nd & 3rd Custom Apron (3)
Fan Favorite in each category-Custom Trophy Paddle
Contact Information
Lisa or Stephanie 337-463-5533
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