Louisiana Gumbo Festival
Celebrate Louisiana's iconic dish in Chackbay, "The Gumbo Capital of Louisiana."
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Chackbay Gumbo Fest 326 Highway 304, Chackbay, Louisiana 70301
The small Cajun community of Chackbay continues to earn its title (proclaimed by Edwin Edwards himself) as "Gumbo Capital of Louisiana" while celebrating its annual festival, which cooks up over 500 gallons of gumbo over the course of a weekend. Organizers promise the best in Cajun food, music, and dancing along with a carnival mid-way, live auction, parade, and raffle. Musical acts include (but are not limited to) the Chee Weez, Tet Dur, Reese Chiasson, and Jazmine. 6 pm–midnight Friday; 11 am–midnight Saturday; 10:30 am–6 pm Sunday. Free. lagumbofest.com.