World Championship Gumbo Cookoff
Bouligny Plaza 100 West Main Street, New Iberia, Louisiana 70560
Can anyone's gumbo be better than ya mama's? A few upstarts in Iberia Parish may think so at this annual World Championship Gumbo Cookoff—gone virtual this year. The Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce will stream live cooking demos from "Wizard of Roux" Chef Amy Sins on October 10 at 2 pm. If you focus hard enough (or even follow along!), you might even be able to smell it through your Wifi. Tickets to the screening are
Treat your tastebuds like superstars as you sample the warm, rich flavors of fall's favorite soup. Live music will feature diverse artists including L.A. Roxx, Chubby Carrier, and Geno Delafose. On Saturday, head to Bouligny Plaza at 8 am for the 5K Roux Run and one-mile fun run; be ready to eat anything but gumbo at noon, since they are saving that for Sunday at 11 am, when the "Battle of the Rouxs" commences with over one hundred different gumbos for tasting. (337) 364-1836 or iberiachamber.org.