Mexico Beach Gumbo Cook-Off

 

Special Events for Mexico Beach, Inc wants to know who cooks the Best Gumbo!!

 

It’s time to put on the boas, string up the beads and drag out the pots because it’s Gumbo Time and we’re bringing Brunswick stew back!  The 14^th Annual Mexico Beach Gumbo Cook-Off will swing into action on Saturday, February 18^th at Sunset Park.  Cook-off will begin at 10am CST and we'll be celebrating till everything is gone. 

 

Registration is open to any and all restaurants and individuals who love to cook and enjoy fun competition.  Cash prizes will be awarded in three categories: Gumbo amateur division, Gumbo restaurant division and Brunswick stew division.  There is no entry fee and applications are available at the Mexico Beach Welcome Center or  click here.  Deadline for entry forms is Monday, February 13^th. 

 

Mardi Gras will be in full swing for this Gumbo Festival with beads, live entertainment and of course gumbo and stew.  There will also be BBQ and beverages available for purchase.  Monies raised will go towards the July 4^th firework show. 

 

 

For more information on this festival or any other events, please contact the Mexico Beach Community Development Center at 850-648-8196 or visit us online at www.mexico-beach.com.   

For the list of winners click here!