The sweet aroma of rabbit cooked in a variety of different ways filled the air around Washington Saturday as the Gumbo Foundation’s annual rabbit cookoff was held at Willie’s Campground. The festivities began at 10 a.m. with the singing of the National Anthem. Then close to 50 entrants began their quest to be the all around best rabbit cookoff chef. the day long event included several local bands and a live and silent auction. This year’s beneficiarywas Amy LeDoux.

BOBBY ARDOIN Editor/Consulting Writer

Steam and enticing smells rising from over 50 carefully chosen pots filled with simmering varieties of chicken gumbo spread for several hours inside the St. Landry Parish Ag Arena Saturday.

It was definitely suitable gumbo weather, as a strong north wind cut through the openings at the facility helping create an appropriate atmosphere for the hundreds attending the 18th annual Gumbo Foundation Gumbo Cookoff.

18th Annual Gumbo Cook-Off on Jan. 27th at Yambilee Building in Opelousas

It’s Here! The Official 2024 Gumbo Foundation Gumbo Cook-Off! January 27, 2024!

Make plans to join the Gumbo Family to support Cooper Schultz! Enjoy good food, music, kids corner, auctions, raffles, motorcycle run and much more!

Featured Photograph: Daigle Welding Supply, with Caption Mike Kidder, accept the award as Overall Battle for the Paddle Champion of the 2023 Gumbo CookOff. (Submitted Photograph by Tim Marks,)

Tim Marks with The Gumbo Foundation announced the winners of this year’s Gumbo CookOff as follow:

Overall Battle for the Paddle Champion

Team: Daigle Welding Supply, Captain: Mike Kidder

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY)– Do you have what it takes to win the battle for the paddle? The 17th Annual Gumbo Cook-Off, put on annually by the Gumbo Foundation will be happening this Saturday, Jan. 28.

This year, proceeds from the event will go to the family of Maddox Lawrence. Maddox is a young boy who is currently battling cancer. Maddox’s aunt says the family is extremely grateful to be the recipients of Gumbo Foundation’s generosity this year.

St. Landry Now walked around the Gumbo Cook-off held at the Yambilee Ag Arena on Sunday in Opelousas. Besides a lot of Gumbo, there was fun, games, face painting, people and a petting zoo.

It’s Here! The Official 2023 The Gumbo Foundation Gumbo Cook-Off! January 28, 2023.

It’s time to start getting excited and thinking forward to January when we show Maddox Lawrence, this years fundraiser recipient, what the Gumbo Family is all about!

Food-Drinks-Music-Kids Corner-Auctions-Raffles-Motorcycle Run and much more!

Introducing King Gumbo - The Official Mascot of The Gumbo Cook-Off !!!

Temperatures are cooling and the pots are getting hot! We've got Gumbo on the brain and are gearing up for the 2023 Gumbo Cook-Off!

Paula Mills and Dr. Ty Hargroder, cooking for the LHC Group, prepare to sample a taste of gumbo at the annual Gumbo Cook-Off held Saturday. Held in downtown Opelousas near Frank’s, is a day long fun filled event featuring local bands, auctions and of course some of the best gumbo to be found anywhere. All proceeds from the event benefits a child and family who are burdened with medical and related expenses. See photo gallery of the event at St. Landry Now.

Today's Home Bank Feel Good Friday segment was on The Gumbo Foundation who are holding their annual Gumbo Cookoff tomorrow in Opelousas. You can listen to my interview with the organization president, Tim Marks, and get all of the details here.

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY)– This Saturday, Jan. 29, the 16th annual “Battle for the Paddle” gumbo cook-off will be held in Downtown Opelousas at 521 E. Landry St. from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Proceeds from year’s cook off will be used to assist three-year old Zaidee, who has Infantile Nueroaxonal Dystrophy, and her parents with her care.

Each year, Homestead employees can pay $1 on Fridays to wear jeans. At the end of the year, one of our employees gets to donate the money collected to a local charity. This year, Dodi Arceneaux chose The Gumbo Foundation because of the exceptional work they do helping children battling cancer and other devasting illnesses. Here’s Dodi presenting a $3,000 check to Tim Marks of The Gumbo Foundation. Thank you Gumbo Foundation for helping those in need.

Did you know that today, Tuesday, October 12, is National Gumbo Day?

That's right! It surely is!

In honor of National Gumbo Day, comment with your favorite kind of gumbo and your go-to spot to get a good bowl of the roux based delicacy.

Stay tuned for details for The 16th Annual Gumbo Cook-Off, slated for January 29, 2022.

"Great Times, Great People, Great Causes"

.......Great Gumbo!

We are sure you all remember our sweet Anniston from a few years ago. Her and her family could really use our prayers right now. Please offer some words up for her.

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

The Annual Gumbo Cook-Off heats up with live music, a kids’ activity area, both silent and live auctions, food, drinks, dancing and lots of gumbo.

The 14th Annual Gumbo Cook-Off heats up Saturday, January 25th, 2020 for a good cause. The event is held each year in downtown Opelousas on the Corner of Landry and Oak Streets. The beneficiary of The 14th Annual Gumbo Cook-Off is Fifteen-year old A’Vree Greene.

Indulge in the tasty flavors of Cajun and Creole cuisine, while supporting a child and their family facing medical–related expenses at the Yambilee Building for the Gumbo Foundation’s annual cook-off. Aside from local chefs showcasing and competing for the honor of best gumbo, dance the day away to the beat of Cajun and Zydeco tunes. 8 am–6 pm. Free. (337) 658-1108.

Annual gumbo cook-off in Opelousas to raise money for teenager with genetic disorder:

The 13th Annual Gumbo Cook-Off heats up Saturday, January 26th, 2018 for a good cause. The event is held each year in downtown Opelousas on the Corner of Landry and Oak Streets (521 East Landry Street), near Frank's Poboys and Doran Cawthorne Law Firm. The beneficiary of The 13th Annual Gumbo Cook-Off is fourteen year old, Kylie Coulon.