SWLA GUMBO Cookoff

02/23/2026

02/23/2026

🔥🍲 NOW THAT’S HOW YOU DO A GUMBO COOK-OFF!!! 🍲🔥

I want to give a HUGE shoutout to the incredible people who helped make this year’s Gumbo Cook-Off a BIG SUCCESS! This event takes a whole lot of teamwork, heart, and good people — and we had ALL of that!

💥 The unstoppable duo — Kristi Henderson Folse & Tammy Ryan! When I say teamwork makes the dream work… THIS is what I mean!

💚 The MGSWLA Executive Board and all the Green Coats — thank y’all for the hard work, long hours, and dedication behind the scenes! Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana

🎤 Deep South Productions— Marvin & Big Kev — y’all brought the sound, the setup, and the PARTY! We truly couldn’t have done it without you!

📻 Scotty & Mike from Mike & Scotty In The Morning On Gator 99.5— thank y’all for keeping the crowd smiling, laughing, and entertained all day long!

🏆 Kajun Monograms— those trophies were NEXT LEVEL this year! Absolutely loved them!

🔥 Spirit Man — you kept the crowd hyped, energized, and ready to have a GOOD TIME!

From the cooking teams to the volunteers, sponsors, and everyone who came out to support… THANK YOU for making this event one for the books! Already counting down to next year! ❤️🍲🔥

02/23/2026

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02/23/2026

2026 Gumbo Cookoff Amateur Wild Game!
3rd place - Krewe of Good Time
2nd place - Krewe of the Marsh
1st place - de Tracas

02/23/2026

2026 Amateur Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Cookoff!
3rd Place - Market Basket Food Stores Texas & Louisiana
2nd Place - Krewe des le Chat Botte'
1st Place - Lake Charles Toyota

02/23/2026

2026 Amateur Seafood Gumbo Cookoff!
3rd Place - Krewe de Tracas
2nd Place - Krewe du Sauvage Kids
1st Place - Krewe of the Marsh

02/23/2026

2026 Professional Wild Game Cookoff!
3rd Place - Krewe de Bon Amis
2nd Place - Krewe de Fous Amis
1st Place - Coushatta Casino Resort

02/23/2026

2026 Professional Chicken & Sausage Cookoff Winners!
3rd Place - Krewe du Sauvage
2nd Place - Krewe des Voleurs
1st Place - Krewe de Amis

10/15/2025

🎉 The Zeffy link for the 2026 Gumbo Cookoff is live! 🍲🔥
Click below to register or donate — we can’t wait to see everyone there! 🙌
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/29th-annual-mardi-gras-gumbo-cook-off-2026-team-entry

Make sure to follow our SWLA Gumbo Cookoff page for all the latest updates, sneak peeks, and a few spicy surprises!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573917396933
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Gather your gumbo pots as Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana, Inc. invites you to join us for the 29th annual World-Famous Mardi Gras Gumbo Cook-Off to be held Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Lake Charles Event Center Amphitheater.The Cook-Off set-up begins at 6:00a.m., cooking will begin at 7:30...