Panacea Gumbo Cook-Off

10/14/2026

Ready to fire up the pots and stir up some fun?
Contestants are wanted for the upcoming Panacea Gumbo Cook-Off at Woolley Park on Feb.6th! Show off your secret recipe for a chance to win the $1200 GRAND PRIZE and take top honors in the People's Choice or Judges Choice competition.
Scan the QR Code on the flier to register today! Let's see what you've got cookin!!

10/12/2026

It's official- Vendor Registration is open!
Our event wouldn't be the same without our amazing local makers, artisans, & food vendors. We're looking forward to building another fantastic lineup this year!
Interested in joining us?
*Check out the flyer below for details.
* Click the link to complete your vendor application: https://forms.gle/EL8X9rkGtqSsyYj56
Got questions? Drop them in the comments or send us a direct message!

10/11/2026

🎣 WIN A $600 HALF-DAY FISHING CHARTER FOR JUST $10!
Get ready to hit the water! In partnership with Fightin Bottom Charters, we are giving away an incredible half-day charter trip!

Entering is super easy:
Buy your tickets online now:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fightin-bottom-charters-trips
(Or scan the QR code in the flyer below!)

Don't miss out on your chance to win the ultimate day on the water while supporting a great event. Grab your tickets today!

Ready to hit the water? Enter our official Panacea Gumbo Cook-Off Raffle for a chance to win an incredible 4 hour charter trip for up to 4 people, generously…

07/14/2026

THE DATE IS SET!

06/29/2026

Relive the Flavor: Highlights from the 2026 Panacea Gumbo Cook-Off

06/28/2026

Welcome to the official page of the Panacea Gumbo Cook-Off!
We're so excited to launch this new page as your go-to hub for all things gumbo!

The Big Bend Maritime Center Boat Shop is the proud host of this event. As a 100% volunteer-run non-profit organization, the Center relies on this festival-our biggest fundraiser of the year-to keep our mission alive.

100% of the proceeds from the Gumbo Cook-Off go directly back to the Center, helping us keep our programs afloat. This funding supports our youth maritime heritage workshops, equipment maintenance, woodshop supplies, and the restoration of our historic boats.

How can you help:
Please "LIKE" and "FOLLOW" this page and "SHARE" it with your friends! The more people who see our page, the more we can do for our community and our local students

We can't wait to see you all in February at Woolley Park!