19 Sep 2024

Anything Beef Cook-Off

2024-09-19T14:19:26-05:00

On Saturday, October 19th from 9am to 4pm, head to Sunset, Louisiana for the Anything Beef Cook-Off. Enjoy beef dishes as well as activities for the kids including fun jumps and face painting. There will also be a booth for sweets and cold drinks.

If you’re interested in participating in the cook-off, registration is $50. Contact Hank Mergist at 337-852-7724 or Lisa Mergist at 337-412-1978 for more details

Proceeds from this event go to benefit eh Sunset Mardi Gras Kidz Wagon Parade.

Anything Beef Cook-Off2024-09-19T14:19:26-05:00
4 Sep 2024

Black Pot Cook-Off & Car Show

2024-09-05T10:28:38-05:00

The Black Pot Cook-Off & Car Show is taking place on October 12 in the rural town of Mallet, Louisiana located between Lawtell and Eunice. From 9am to 3pm you can enjoy traditional Creole cooking, classic cars, bingo, and sweets for sale. For the kids, there will be fun jumps and games. 

Tickets are $10 for adults while kids 10 and under are free. For more information or to register a vehicle, contact Nelson Craven at 337-302-5479.

Black Pot Cook-Off & Car Show2024-09-05T10:28:38-05:00
29 May 2024

Spaghetti Cook-Off

2024-09-23T16:32:01-05:00

On September 28th at the Yambilee Ag Arena in Opelousas, Louisiana, be prepared for the first spaghetti cook-off hosted by the Opelousas Lions Club. Enjoy a car show, silent auction, and Jeep ride with a petting zoo and pony rides for the kids. Alongside all the great food you can hear live performances by One Trick Pony at 10am and Coteau Grove at 12:30pm.

Taster bands are $5. For more information contact Vicki Thibodeaux 337-351-2412. All proceeds benefit the Opelousas Lions Club.

Spaghetti Cook-Off2024-09-23T16:32:01-05:00
25 Mar 2024

Fête de la Chaudiere Noir – Black Pot Cook-Off

2024-09-13T14:59:29-05:00

Prepare your taste buds and mark your calendars for an unforgettable cultural experience! École Saint-Landry invites locals and visitors alike to the Fête de la Chaudiere Noir! – Black Pot Cook-off, a vibrant celebration of Louisiana’s rich heritage. The festival is scheduled to be held at the Sunset Community Center on Saturday, November 2nd starting at noon. This event promises a day filled with family-friendly activities, live music by Joe Hall & Cedric Watson and The Holiday Playgirls, and, of course, the highlight of the festival – the Black Pot Cook-Off.

Festival-goers will have the opportunity to tantalize their taste buds with an array of delectable dishes. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or simply a food enthusiast, individuals and teams are invited to showcase their culinary skills in categories such as Meat Dish, Vegetarian Dish, Dessert, and Side Dish. With both public and judge’s choice prizes, including cash rewards of up to $200 per category, the competition promises to be fierce and flavorful. The event is free but tasting tickets will be available for $10 per 5 tastings.

Link to Competitor and Vendor Application & Guidelines can be found HERE.

By participating in this event, attendees will not only enjoy a day of festivities but also contribute to the preservation of Louisiana’s cultural heritage and the advancement of education in the community. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards the renovation of the historic Sunset High, transforming it into École Saint-Landry’s upper elementary school building. École Saint-Landry is one of only three full French immersion schools in all of Louisiana. We look forward to welcoming you for a day of food, music, and community that promises to be truly unforgettable.

More about École St. Landry:
École Saint-Landry accepts students of all abilities. École Saint-Landry does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability or gender in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment), and it is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of gender by Title IX (20 USC 168) and on the basis of disability by Section 504 (42 USC 794).

To learn more about École St. Landry or the event, contact info@ecolestlandry.org or visit ecolestlandry.org.

Fête de la Chaudiere Noir – Black Pot Cook-Off2024-09-13T14:59:29-05:00
18 Aug 2023

Louisiana Boil Meat Festival

2023-09-25T14:45:40-05:00

Get ready for the Louisiana Boil Meat Festival taking place on Saturday, October 21st this fall at the Yambilee AG Arena in Opelousas. It’s your chance to taste delicious boiled meat dishes enhanced with Louisiana Cajun and Creole spices. There’s more to do at this festival than just eat. Shop vendors and dance to zydeco music in the place where the iconic genre was born. If your dance moves make the cut, you could even win a trophy for best zydeco solo dancer or couple.

Live music performers include Marcellus the Singer, Cam’Ron Ballou & Darker Shades of Zydeco, Koray Broussard & Z-Unit Zydeco, Leon Chavis & the Zydeco Flames, and Lil’ Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers. You’ll also hear beats from DJ Byron and DJ Sypho.

Talented chefs and vendors will be serving up a variety of mouthwatering dishes, including crawfish, shrimp, crab, and more. For those who want to compete, the entry fee is $250. The food will be judged on cleanliness, presentation, time, unique flavors, most liked, 10/10 rating review, and professionalism. 1st prize is $1000, 2nd prize is $500, and 3rd prize is $250. For vendor and contest information call 985-662-1053.

Not only will the top 3 cook-off winners get a trophy, but the best-dressed cowboy and cowgirl and the furthest traveled.

Gates open at 11am, but it’s recommended that you get there early. Tickets are $30 at the gate, but kids 12 & under get in free. You can get your tickets early here.

Stay for the weekend at the Holiday Inn Express in Opelousas for a special rate. See other accommodations here.

Louisiana Boil Meat Festival2023-09-25T14:45:40-05:00
22 Mar 2023

American Legion Wild Game Cook-Off

2023-03-23T11:07:25-05:00

The members of the American Legion are hosting their own Wild Game Cook-Off at their home on Saturday, April 1st from 7am-5pm in Washington, Louisiana. There will be a concession stand, an auction, and live music during the event. There will also be children’s activities including a fun jump.

This event is a funding campaign for the repairs and renovation of their headquarters, the Quirk McCaffery Home (circa 1920).  You can submit items for the auction by contacting Don Simoneaux at 337-290-1661, Dane StCyr at 337-344-0469, or Vickie Thibodeaux at 337-351-2412.

The Post is a 501-3C organization and all donations are tax-deductible.

American Legion Wild Game Cook-Off2023-03-23T11:07:25-05:00
16 Mar 2023

Toby’s Jambalaya Cook-Off and Car Show Benefit

2023-03-23T11:18:02-05:00

On April 15, Toby’s Downtown in Opelousas is hosting a Jambalaya Cook-Off and Car Show. Contestants can show off their cooking skills and compete to have the title of the best jambalaya around all the while vintage and nonvintage cars line Toby’s lot. Eat great food and have fun seeing all the vibrant and souped-up vehicles. From 11am-2pm LA99 will perform live with more performances to come including Don Rich at 8:30pm with a $15 cover charge.

Registration is at 8am and is $50 for the cook-off, $25 to register for the car show, $20 bike/jeep, and $10 passenger. There is no entrance fee for the grounds. They only ask for donations for the jambalaya. Proceeds from the event go to benefit medical expenses for Stuart Fontenot.

Parking for the event will be across from Toby’s.

Toby’s Jambalaya Cook-Off and Car Show Benefit2023-03-23T11:18:02-05:00
1 Mar 2023

Black Pot Cook-Off

2023-04-19T13:42:29-05:00

The Black Pot Cook-Off is a family-friendly event taking place at the Yambilee Ag Arena in Opelousas. Enjoy a live performance by Mathew Ewing and the All-Star Band and taste the best of good ole, amazing Louisiana black pot cooking.

Admission is $5, but kids 12 and under can enter for free. For more information, you can call 337-945-3062 or 337-290-0837

Black Pot Cook-Off2023-04-19T13:42:29-05:00
14 Sep 2022

Sauce Picante Cook-Off

2023-09-19T16:29:50-05:00

The Sauce Picante Cook-Off taking place at Lakeview Park & Beach in Eunice is an annual cooking event that you won’t want to miss. Sauce Picante is a traditional Creole and Cajun dish that includes a spicy sauce typically with a tomato base all over rice. At this event, area chefs will compete with their best renditions of this iconic dish. Samples will be available for guests to taste and vote on. Cameron Fontenot & the Rhythm Aces will play from 2pm-4pm and Dustin Sonnier & the Wanted is performing in the evening at 8pm.

It’s $15 to enter a dish and $10 for guests to get a wristband and sample all the tasty food.

Sauce Picante Cook-Off2023-09-19T16:29:50-05:00
13 Jun 2022

Catch Fish Cook-Off

2024-06-06T10:43:51-05:00

Who thinks they can become the Catch Fish King? Come cook your best catfish recipe (cooked any way you’d like) and join this fishing tournament at Riverview RV Resort in Krotz Springs on June 14.

Registration for the fishing tournament is $25 per person. Fishing lasts from June 14 at 7am with a final weigh in on June 15 at 5pm. There should be no more than 3 people per team. Weigh-in is on June 17 at 10am. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will win a cash prize and there’s a trophy for the biggest catch.

The cook-off is on June 15th and is $40 per team. Set up and registration is from 8am-10am. Taster bracelets are $5 and allow you to sample each entry. Judging starts at 2:30pm.

Those who aspire to be the Catch Fish King must place in both categories.

Register by calling 337-351-4260.

Catch Fish Cook-Off2024-06-06T10:43:51-05:00

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