2024 Gumbo Cook Off

Did someone say Gumbo???
Little Wooden Penguin's INAUGURAL Gumbo Cook-Off is here!
Saturday - October 26th—doors kick open at 11 AM and we're packed with excitement all day long!

But there’s more at stake than just a winner—this is about college pride! Let’s see who makes the better gumbo: LSU or A&M? Get those bragging rights along with your COLD HARD CASH! 

👨‍🍳 Gumbo Contestant Info

• Doors open at 11 AM—contestants, come set up starting at 1 PM.
• Tastings from 2 PM to 4 PM. Free for the crowd, and each taster gets 1 voting token to crown the People’s Choice winners! 🏆
• Gumbo of any style is welcome! Gator, chicken, sausage, seafood—whatever your gumbo game is strong in!

Important: Contestants must register by THURSDAY, and remember to bring a crockpot! We’ll provide tasting cups, spoons, and power cords, but you’ll need anything extra to elevate your gumbo.

🏅 Prizes

• 1st Place wins 50% of the entry fees in cash! The more entries we get, the bigger the pot!
• 2nd & 3rd get gift cards—everyone’s in the running for a prize!

🎶 More Than Just Gumbo

• 5 PM: DJ on the Greens for Neon Glow Golf.
• 6 PM: The epic A&M vs LSU Game kicks off on the big screen! 🏈