SWLA GUMBO Cookoff

08/21/2026

With Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

08/12/2026

Get ready for the 2027 SWLA Mardi Gras Gumbo Cookoff! 💜💚💛

We’re gearing up for the 30th Annual GUMBO COOKOFF, and we want YOU to be part of the celebration! 🥘🔥

👉 Registration is now OPEN!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/30th-annual-mardi-gras-gumbo-cook-off-2027-team-entry
Click the Zeffy registration link and complete the information form to get your team registered.

👨‍🍳 Gather your team. (4 people per team)
🥘 Bring your best gumbo recipe. (Chicken & Sausage, Seafood, or Wild Game)
🎭 Get your Mardi Gras spirit ready!
🏆 Let’s make the 30th Annual Gumbo Cookoff one to remember!

Let the countdown to GUMBO begin! 🎉🥘💜💚💛

07/28/2026

07/22/2026

🎭🍲 Save the Date for One of Southwest Louisiana's Favorite Mardi Gras Traditions! 🍲🎭

The 30th Annual SWLA Mardi Gras Gumbo Cookoff is coming to the Lake Charles Event Center Amphitheater on Saturday, February 6, 2027—and you won't want to miss it!

Bring your family and friends for a full day of delicious food, friendly competition, and Mardi Gras fun!

06/11/2026

💜💚💛2027 Gumbo Cookoff Entry Form and Rules 💜💚💛
The 2027 Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana Gumbo Cookoff Team Registration Form is now available!

Gather your team and get ready for one of Southwest Louisiana's favorite Mardi Gras traditions! Whether you're a seasoned cook or a first-time competitor, we invite you to join us for a day filled with great food, friendly competition, and Mardi Gras fun.

📋 Registration forms are attached.
https://canva.link/m2gpd5stvhsdyy1

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact:
🔹 Kristi Folse – Gumbo Cookoff Chairman
🔹 Tammy Ryan – Gumbo Cookoff Co-Chairman
📧 [email protected]

We can't wait to see what you bring to the pot in 2027! 🍲💜💚💛

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

Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana Please let all of your Krewe's know that this is the only Gumbo Cookoff Page

Send a message to learn more

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