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              Name: 4th Annual Battle for the Paddle Gumbo Cook-off
              Date: March 1, 2025
              Time: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST
              Registration: Register Now
              Event Description:

              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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              Location:
              Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds
              At the Outdoor Pavilion.  Please enter at the entrance gate on West Drive (across from the Missing Sock).
              Date/Time Information:
              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. 
               

              Contact Information:
              Lisa or Stephanie 337-463-5533
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              Fees/Admission:
              $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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            Greater Beauregard Chamber of Commerce - LA
             111N Washington Street, DeRidder, LA 70634
             337.463.5533
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