Bridge City Gumbo Festival

Word is that the gumbo in Bridge City is "world famous"—a confident claim if I ever heard one in this land of brewed roux (made by Governor Edwin Edwards, no less). There's only one way to find out if the rumors are true. Head over to the festival grounds for over two thousand gallons (well, you've got to share) of both seafood and chicken/sausage gumbo. Also: amusement rides, games, activities, pageants, and live music. A variety of other native Louisiana cooking such as jambalaya, New Orleans style red beans and rice with sausage, as well as hamburgers, hot dogs, onion mums, homemade cakes and candies, funnel cakes and many delicious surprises will also be available. 6 pm–11 pm Friday; 10 am–11 pm Saturday; 10 am–9 pm Sunday. $5 per day; $12 weekend pass. bridgecitygumbofestival.org.