2026 Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off
February 14, 2026 11:00 AM –1:00 PM
42 Park Avenue
| Manitou Springs, CO | 80829
Admission: Free to attend.
Enter the gumbo cook-off or sample 75¢ cups and vote for People’s Choice. Step into New Orleans and enjoy some gumbo!
Event Summary
Louisiana flavor is coming to Manitou!
Join us inside the Bud Ford Pavilion at Soda Springs Park for a sizzling Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off, featuring 20 Amateur & Professional Chefs competing for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place cash prizes, $50 in Manitou Money, and the coveted People’s Choice trophy.
Sample gumbo for just 75¢ per ticket, vote for your favorite team, and enjoy live music to warm up your winter with this community celebration.
Want free gumbo? Volunteer and taste for free! This flavorful event kicks off carnivale weekend, so come hungry and ready to celebrate.
The 20 chef spots are first come, first served (pun intended). Separate applications for pros and amateurs, along with all the rules, are available on our website.
Wear your Mardi Gras colors/beads and DON'T BURN YOUR ROUX - We'll see you there!
Join us inside the Bud Ford Pavilion at Soda Springs Park for a sizzling Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off, featuring 20 Amateur & Professional Chefs competing for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place cash prizes, $50 in Manitou Money, and the coveted People’s Choice trophy.
Sample gumbo for just 75¢ per ticket, vote for your favorite team, and enjoy live music to warm up your winter with this community celebration.
Want free gumbo? Volunteer and taste for free! This flavorful event kicks off carnivale weekend, so come hungry and ready to celebrate.
The 20 chef spots are first come, first served (pun intended). Separate applications for pros and amateurs, along with all the rules, are available on our website.
Wear your Mardi Gras colors/beads and DON'T BURN YOUR ROUX - We'll see you there!
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Also Occurs On
- Saturday, February 14
Overview
42 Park Avenue
| Manitou Springs, CO | 80829
