MEET THE 18th ANNUAL GUMBO COOK-OFF RECIPIENT

The beneficiary of the 2024 Rabbit Cook Off is Amy Ledoux. Amy was diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism requiring a parathyroid transplant. She is under the care of physicians in Eunice, LA and Chicago, IL. Her body rejected the initial transplant, resulting in a second transplant. In addition to the second transplant, she had to remain in Chicago for a month following the procedure, significantly adding to the medical and related expenses. Amy is the wife of Travis “Cheese” Ledoux, a long-time volunteer & supporter of the squirrel and rabbit cook offs for many years, as well as several other community events. They have two children and live in Lawtell, LA. Join us showing Amy and her family all the love and support our community has to offer!

"As always, much love, many thanks, and God Bless!"

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GUMBO COOK-OFF OFFICIAL RULES

Rule #1

All teams must be registered by 10:00AM. Samples will be collected for judging at 1:30PM.

Rule #2

Only 1 entry per team registration is allowed. All items except rice must be cooked on site.

Rule #3

Each dish submitted for judging must contain rabbit only. Other ingredients may be used, such as onions, seasonings, sausage, smoked meats, etc.

Rule #4

Two pint containers will be provided for samples to be judged. Each must be filled ¾ with juice and meat, as intended for judging. Samples MUST be given in the containers provided by judges only! No exceptions. Samples given in any other containers/bowls will not be judged.

Rule #5

Samples will be called for at 1:15 PM for judging and must be turned in by"!:30 PM. Winner will be announced after auction.

Rule #6

Each entry will be judged on: Appearance, Flavor, Meat (seasoning/tenderness), and Overall.

Rule #7

Cooking teams must provide all necessary cooking utensils, tables, pots, burner, fuel, and any other items needed to complete the gumbo. Ice Chests allowed only for items necessary for cooking. A small, roof-only tent (10 x 10) is recommended. No trailers or food trucks.

Rule #8

First, Second, and Third places will be awarded.

Rule #9

Teams are permitted to cook more than required for judging and offer public sampling for donation. Public samples must not be offered, prior to dish submission for official judging. Teams are to provide containers and utensils for public sampling.

Have questions or need more info?

Call Courtney (337) 400-5533, Kayla (337) 307-0323, or Tim at (337) 658-1108, or email gumbofoundation@outlook.com.