Gumbo Cook-Off Purpose: Raise funds for Rotary Club of Gulf Breeze's college scholarship fund and create a fun, family-friendly activity for our community to enjoy. The club has awarded over $745,000 to 186 deserving Gulf Breeze students since 1986.
Activities:
Activities:
- Gumbo all-you-can-eat samples from more than 20 professional and amateur cooking teams.
- Silent auction from 11 am to 3 pm. Winners announced at 4 pm. Items include: Overnight stays and get-a-ways, gift baskets, sports equipment, gift certificates, services, and art.
- Raffle Tickets $10.00 each.
- Live music
- Hamburgers, hot dogs, sodas, beer garden, and wine are available.
Gumbo Cook-Off - March 23, 2019
When:
On a Saturday,11 am to 3 pm, in March 2020; exact date to be determined - stay tuned!
Where:
Gulf Breeze Recreation Center, 800 Shoreline Dr, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
Tickets:
$15 at the event. Children 10 and under free.
On a Saturday,11 am to 3 pm, in March 2020; exact date to be determined - stay tuned!
Where:
Gulf Breeze Recreation Center, 800 Shoreline Dr, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
Tickets:
$15 at the event. Children 10 and under free.
Buy Your Tickets Online
Online ticket sales inactive at this time; please check back again closer to event date.
Volunteer Opportunity
Click on the link below to sign up to volunteer for the Gumbo Cook-off
Teams
Professional Division
Amateur Division
- Bay Breeze Senior Living & Rehabilitation
- Bayside Health & Rehabilitation Center
- Rosewood Health & Rehabilitation Center
- Specialty Health & Rehabilitation Center
- Olive Branch Health & Rehabilitation Center
- Frisky Dolphin Restaurant
- Scenic Hills Country Club
- Lucas' Restaurant
- Legends @ Gulf Breeze Hospital
Amateur Division
- GumBros - Gulf Breeze Natural Gas
- White Smiles Dentistry
- Comprehensive Orthopedics of Gulf Coast
- Rotary Team 1 - Josh Poole
- Comprehensive Orthopedics of Gulf Coast
- Republic National Distributors
- Knights of Columbus
- Deep Creek Gumbo
Download the team registration form
Register to compete against the area’s best Gumbo chefs. Celebrity judges award prizes to the Top 3 Gumbo recipes in both professional and amateur categories, while attendees’ tips determine the People’s Choice Award Winner. In 2018, nearly 1,500 attendees sampled gumbo from 20 plus teams. Don’t miss your chance to be a winning team in 2019.
Register to compete against the area’s best Gumbo chefs. Celebrity judges award prizes to the Top 3 Gumbo recipes in both professional and amateur categories, while attendees’ tips determine the People’s Choice Award Winner. In 2018, nearly 1,500 attendees sampled gumbo from 20 plus teams. Don’t miss your chance to be a winning team in 2019.
Gumbo Judges
- Beth Cyr -- Gumbo connoisseur
- Blake Rushing—Union Public House
- Perry Hunter—McGuire’s Irish Pub
- Jean Pierre Ndione—5 Sisters Blues Café
- John Hutchinson—Gumbo connoisseur
- Jimmie D. Langham - Pensacola State College Culinary College
- Angela Hinkle - UF/IFAS Food & Nutrition Extension Agent
- Bob Leslie - Chef and Former Publix Deli Manager
Silent Auction
The Gumbo Cook-off silent auction brings some amazing deals. We have donations valued at over $20,000. These deals are a steal! Vacation packages, an X Box One, Surfboard, Craftsman Tools, Dewalt Tool Set, local artwork, and so much more! Below are just a small sampling of auction items:
1. “Panera Bread Basket” Value: $100 Bid: $20
2. “Treat Yo’ Self” Value: $120.00 Min Bid: $85
3. “Innerlight Surf Camp” Basket Value: $230 Min Bid: $75
4. “Life’s A Beach” Value: $300 Min bid: $200
5. Pizzaz “Take A Dip” Value: $74 Bid: $35
6. “Vay-Cay Like Tommy Bahama” 7-Night Stay at Vista Marina Hotel & Resort, Puerto Penasco Value: $2,000 Min Bid: $500
7. “DeWALT 5-Tool Combo Kit” by Hurd Brothers Value: $350 Bid: $100
8. “Fired Up!” by Hal George & Mike Stahl > Propane Smoker MPS 230 Propane Tank > Kettle/Smoker Cover > Cold-Spot Wireless Thermometer > Leather gloves > 3 bags flavored wood chips Value: $ 250 Min Bid: $100
9. “Craftsman 6-Tool Combo Kit” by BBVA Compass Bank Value: $524 Bid: $225
10. “Wind Creek Casino Night Spa & Restaurant for two” Value: $400 Min Bid: $150
1. “Panera Bread Basket” Value: $100 Bid: $20
2. “Treat Yo’ Self” Value: $120.00 Min Bid: $85
3. “Innerlight Surf Camp” Basket Value: $230 Min Bid: $75
4. “Life’s A Beach” Value: $300 Min bid: $200
5. Pizzaz “Take A Dip” Value: $74 Bid: $35
6. “Vay-Cay Like Tommy Bahama” 7-Night Stay at Vista Marina Hotel & Resort, Puerto Penasco Value: $2,000 Min Bid: $500
7. “DeWALT 5-Tool Combo Kit” by Hurd Brothers Value: $350 Bid: $100
8. “Fired Up!” by Hal George & Mike Stahl > Propane Smoker MPS 230 Propane Tank > Kettle/Smoker Cover > Cold-Spot Wireless Thermometer > Leather gloves > 3 bags flavored wood chips Value: $ 250 Min Bid: $100
9. “Craftsman 6-Tool Combo Kit” by BBVA Compass Bank Value: $524 Bid: $225
10. “Wind Creek Casino Night Spa & Restaurant for two” Value: $400 Min Bid: $150
Raffle for Big Green Egg
Enter the raffle for a Big Green Egg from Escambia Electric - $10.00 per ticket.
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Become a Sponsor
Download a sponsor application
Sponsors are a vital part of the success of the Gumbo Cook-Off and a great way to get know in the community. Sponsorship levels are:
Sponsors are a vital part of the success of the Gumbo Cook-Off and a great way to get know in the community. Sponsorship levels are:
- GOLD $1,000: 20 event tickets; 40 beverage tickets; Recognition @ event; Large logo on Event promotions; Place your own banner @ event
- SILVER $500: 10 event tickets; 20 beverage tickets; Recognition @ event; Small logo on Event promotions; Place your own banner @ event
- BRONZE $250: 5 event tickets; 10 beverage tickets; Recognition @ event; Name on Event promotions; Place your own banner @ event
- EXHIBITOR $100 Exhibit space at event to market and/or demonstrate; Place your own booth.
