Cooking in Central

Cooking in Central is back, this time in partnership with the City of Central to bring plenty of tasty food and entertainment to Amazing Place. The fun begins a 4:30 pm Friday with boiled crawfish and performances by Thomas Cain Plays and Parish County Line. On Saturday, festival gates open at 11 am with kids' entertainment and the carnival. Chris LeBlanc plays at 6 pm, followed by Lauren Lee Band. And of course, at the heart of the thing is the cook-off itself on Saturday, with competitions in categories of brisket, jambalaya, pastalaya, and BBQ chicken. The kids are invited to get involved, too—showing off their own culinary skills. Festival is free. For more information and cook-off entry forms, visit cookingincentral.com.