The Gumbo Festival

October 9-11, 2026

The Gumbo Festival is the ultimate celebration of Louisiana's “World Famous” gumbo. This foodie festival is held the second full weekend of October each year.

Event Details
Food
Entertainment
Attractions

Event Details

Location & Parking

The Gumbo Festival has relocated to the Westwego Fisheries & Farmers Market, located at 484 Sala Avenue Westwego, LA 70094 (previously Bridge City, LA). Parking is FREE to the public.

Hours

  • Friday: 6pm - 10pm
  • Saturday: 12pm - 10pm
  • Sunday: 11am - 8pm

Admission

  • General Admission: $5 per person
  • Children Under 3 Feet Tall: free
  • All-Day POP Ride Bands: $30
  • All-Weekend Ride Bands: $75

Featured Experiences

Food

Louisiana's “World Famous” gumbo is cooked daily at the festival grounds, and over 2,000 gallons of both seafood and chicken/sausage gumbo will be prepared during the festival. A variety of other native Louisiana fare such as jambalaya, New Orleans-style red beans and rice with sausage, hamburgers, hot dogs, fried seafood, homemade cakes and candies, funnel cakes and many other delicious surprises will also be available.

Gumbo Cook-Off

Held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, the Gumbo Cook-Off gives restaurants, professional chefs, food trucks, culinary teams, and other commercial food operations the chance to showcase their signature recipes in pursuit of a Gumbo Champion title. Entries are divided into three categories: chicken and sausage, seafood, and creative (gumbos that use unconventional ingredients, inventive recipes, or unique presentation styles).

Live Entertainment

The outdoor stage stays busy with fun performances throughout the Gumbo Festival! Watch performances by local dance troupes and family-friendly acts that will captivate kids and adults. Plus, live bands playing Cajun, Country, Zydeco, Jazz, Blues and Rock & Roll music. Explore the 2026 lineup below.

Friday

  • 6:30pm - NOLA Rouge
  • 8:30pm - Revamped Band

Saturday

  • 12:30pm - Imagination Movers
  • 2pm - Jak of Klubz
  • 4:15pm - Rhythm's Dance Company
  • 4:45pm - Nashville South
  • 8pm - Rock Show NOLA

Sunday

  • 11:30am - T Marie & Bayou JuJu
  • 1:15pm - Southern Charm Dance Team
  • 2pm - Tracey Anne Jolie and the Beasts of Bourbon
  • 5pm - Aaron Foret Band

More performances to be announced, check the official Gumbo Festival website for the latest lineup.

Attractions

Take a break from sampling gumbo and enjoy the carnival rides and games at the Gumbo Festival! Thrill-seeking attendees can take advantage of the pay-one-price bracelets and get unlimited rides for each day or the full weekend. There are rides for kids and adults, plus arts & crafts booths, contests, and raffles.

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