Sunday February 23, 2025
Join us for Louie's 19th Annual Charity Gumbo Cook-Off & Crawfish Boil!
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A full day of fun with your favorite local Kalamazoo area establishments battling for best GUMBO.
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Sample your way through gumbo from local participating establishments and vote for your favorite.
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Feast on Louie's crawfish boil !
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Enjoy LIVE MUSIC inside and outside during the entire event.
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Full bar inside, bloody Mary bar, beer and liquor bars outside as well in an enclosed heated tent.
Walk up day of tickets = $30 at the door CASH ONLY.
21+ event.*(see gumbo FAQ doc at the bottom of this page)
PRO TIP: Bring a muffin tin for gumbo samples and cash for outdoor bars!
All ticket sales go to these amazing local charities;
Charities:
Audrey Hensley Family Foundation and
Chefs Therapeutic Riding Center
Audrey Hensley Family Foundation
The Audrey Hensley Family Foundation was created in order to make something good come out of her very sudden, tragic, and senseless death. Her family's intent is to continue to spread her light and love by supporting causes that were important to her. Some examples include funding opportunities for kids to play soccer at the Portage Soccer Club who may not be able to afford to, providing scholarships for graduating Portage Northern seniors planning to attend MSU, and donating to causes like food pantries and animal shelters. This is just the tip of the iceberg of what the Hensley’s hope to do with the foundation.
Audrey Hensley, a vibrant young lady who touched the lives of everyone around her, was a shining example of kindness and generosity. Audrey Hensley, age 22, passed away on November 24, 2023.
Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center
Opened in 1969 as the first therapeutic riding center built especially for the purpose of serving those with special needs in North America, the Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center serves riders of all ages who have physical, emotional or cognitive disabilities. Cheff’s mission is to enhance the lives of individuals who have special needs through equine assisted services while leading the industry in education. https://www.cheffcenter.org
Participating Restaurants:
TBA
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Think you can make the BEST gumbo in Kalamazoo?
We are now accepting applications to compete!
There are only 22 spots available and they are FULL every year.
Get your name in quick and we will get you on the list.
All we ask is for your time and lots of GUMBO!
We have record numbers in ticket sales year after year, don't miss this opportunity to participate in one of Kalamazoo's most anticipated events.
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This competition is for restaurants with commercial kitchens only in the Kalamazoo and surrounding area.
LIVE MUSIC LINE-UP:
Inside: TBA
Outside: The Bronk Bros, Old Hanks Son & OCD/C
