Bird & Sausage Gumbo Cookoff

A Louisiana Gumbo Tradition Built on Fire, Flavor, and Friendly Rivalry

The Bird & Sausage Gumbo Cookoff is back and doing exactly what it should. Big pots. Serious recipes. Loud opinions. A whole lot of gumbo. Join us Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds for a full day of food, music, and community.

This family-friendly event blends friendly competition with a good cause. Come hungry. Leave full. Debate which pot should have taken home the trophy.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
• Location: Livingston Parish Fairgrounds
• Gate Opens: 10:00 am
• Opening Ceremony: 11:00 am
• Music Starts: Noon
• Awards Ceremony: 4:30 pm

Admission

• $15 Donation
• Kids 36 inches and under: Free

Your donation gets you access to a wide range of bird and sausage gumbo recipes, live music, and a full day of entertainment. Pace yourself. Gumbo confidence fades fast.

What to Expect

• Bird and sausage gumbo cooked by competing teams
• Plenty of samples and no shortage of opinions
• Live music starting at Noon
• Kids Korral opens at 11:00 am
• Awards presented at 4:30 pm

Live Entertainment

Music starts at Noon featuring Ampersand and Chris LeBlanc. Eat gumbo. Listen to music. Repeat until satisfied or physically unable.

Supporting a Good Cause

All proceeds from the Bird & Sausage Gumbo Cookoff are donated to:

• Honor Flight Louisiana
• Baton Rouge Soldier Outreach
• Books for Boots

Eating gumbo for charity still counts as helping.

Team Registration and Event Info

Interested in cooking, registering a team, or learning more about the Bird & Sausage Gumbo Cookoff?

Contact: Bobbi Jo
Phone: 225 337 0041

Bring your best recipe. Or bring confidence and hope nobody notices.