THE 2025 RABBIT COOK-OFF

Mark your calendar for The 2025 Rabbit Cook-Off Saturday, April 5th, 2025 at Willie’s Campground in Washington, LA. Spring is in the air, rabbits are hopping, and black pots are heating up! Get ready for a great day of family fun, all while supporting families in need, right here in our community!

All proceeds go to The Gumbo Foundation Family Assistance Fund which provides financial and community support to individuals and families during unanticipated health-related events.

“As always, much love, many thanks, and God Bless!”

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Cook-Off Registration

RABBIT 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 will not be judged.

Rule #5

Samples will be called for at 1:15 PM for judging and must be turned in by 1:30 PM. Winner will be announced during the winner ceremony at 4:00 PM.

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, Third places, and People’s Choice 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 Jason (337) at 331-2837, Crystal at (337) 308-1173, or Tim at (337) 658-1108,

or email gumbofoundation@outlook.com.