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Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off & Carnivale Parade (February)
Fill your bellies, warm your bones and cheer on competitors
Fill your bellies, warm your bones and cheer on competitors at this year’s annual Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off in Manitou Springs! Competitors ranging from amateur cook to professional chef will face-off in Soda Springs Park to see who will become the reigning Gumbo Champion. Each division competes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, as well as “Best Showmanship” and “People’s Choice” Award. All winners are determined by the public.
The judging and public tastings begin at 11:00am. Cost is only $2.00 for three samples of gumbo, or $0.75 for one. Be sure to stick around until 1:00 PM for the Carnivale Parade in downtown Manitou Springs. Free beads are guaranteed to liven the Carnivale spirit.
When: 2021 DATE TBD
Where: Soda Springs Park, Manitou Springs
Cost: $2.00 for three samples of gumbo, or $0.75 for one