Gumbo Cookoff 2025
Saturday, March 8th 11am-3pm
Saturday, March 8th 11am-3pm
Join Gulf Breeze Rotary in making a lasting impact on our community by partnering with us for the Gulf Breeze Rotary Annual Gumbo Cookoff! This beloved event, now in its 20th year, has raised over $1.2 million in scholarships for deserving local students. By teaming up with us, you’ll help provide life-changing opportunities for students who might not otherwise be able to pursue their education. Each year, we award $6,000 scholarships to honor the dedication and hard work of these students, both in school and in their communities.
Your support is crucial to continuing this important tradition. Together, we can make a real difference for our local youth and ensure a brighter future for all. Let’s make this year’s Gumbo Cookoff the most successful yet!
Your support is crucial to continuing this important tradition. Together, we can make a real difference for our local youth and ensure a brighter future for all. Let’s make this year’s Gumbo Cookoff the most successful yet!
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800 Shorline Drive Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 |
2025 KIDS Corner
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NEW THIS YEAR....Bring the whole family to the KIDS Corner presented by Kuhn Realty! Enjoy a steaming cup (or several!) of delicious gumbo while the little ones have a blast with 5 jumbo inflatable jump houses and slides. It's fun for all ages—don't miss out!
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🔥 WIN BIG! 🔥
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Enter for your chance to take home this year’s KAMADO JOE Grill
sponsored by Builder's FirstSource! Don’t miss out on the ultimate grilling prize! 
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Gumbo Teams & Sponsorships
Interested in being a sponsor or creating a gumbo team? Complete the Registration and submit to [email protected].
Deadline to register is February 26th.
SPONSOR LEVELS
GOLD - $100020 event & beverage tickets
Recognition: social media | event promotions | event 3'X5' Banner provided at event |
SILVER - $50010 event & beverage tickets
Recognition: social media | event promotions | event |
BRONZE - $2505 event & beverage tickets
Recognition: social media | event promotions | event |
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IN-KIND
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Booth space at event if desired.
Event & beverage tickets. (based on value of donation) Recognition: social media | event promotions | event |
GUMBO COOKING TEAMS
INCLUDES |
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Entry fee is $100. (NO FEE for licensed food vendors.)
Booth location is based on application date.
Paying teams receive 10 event tickets to sell or give away ($150 value).
All teams receive 4 event & beverage tickets for team members ($72 value) on event day.
Each team must cook 15 gallons of gumbo on site at the event (ingredients and base may be prepped in advance.
Rice, serving cups & spoons are provided.
Booth decorations are encouraged.
1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners will be awarded.
People's Choice awarded for the most CASH tips collected during the event.
Judging begins at 12:00 and announced at 2:00.
2025 Gumbo Teams
It is not too late for YOU to get your team together and show off your Gumbo skills!
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Kuhn Realty
Team Leader: Larry Kuhn |
Olde South Gumbo
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McKim & Creed
Team Leader: Alexis Ward |
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Milton Truss
Team Leader: Mike Green |
McKim & Creed
Team Leader: Alexis Ward |
GumBros 2.0
Gulf Breeze Public Works |
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Olde South Gumbo Team 2
Team Leader: Bill Smith |
Roux-ga-Roux
Team Leader: Brandon Johnson |
C'est si Bon
Team Leader: Beau Vignes
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Roux Yah
Team Leader: Chris Schulte |
Café Bouche'
Team Leader: John Bouche' |
Old South Const.
Team Leader: Klein Miller |
NEW THIS YEAR!
RESTAURANT ROW |
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Local restaurants are welcome show off their gumbo skills without competing in the cook-off!
Provide 15 gallons of gumbo to be served by event volunteers.
Business signage & promotional items are encouraged.
Rice, serving cups & spoons are provided.
EXHIBITOR ($100) |
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Businesses are welcome to showcase their business at the event.
Booth space at event.
Business signage & promotional items are encouraged.
SILENT AUCTION |
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Provide gift cards, items and/or service.
Business signage is encouraged.
Highest bidders announced on event day.
All proceeds go toward student scholarships.
Volunteer Opportunities
We have many volunteer opportunities for the Gumbo Cook-off. Email [email protected] for more information.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS!
2024 Winners
Judges Awards
1st place: Roux Yah
2nd place: Old South Construction
3rd place: Kuhn Realty
People’s Choice Award
1st place: White Smiles Dentistry
2nd place: Milton Truss
3rd place: Kuhn Realty
Judges Awards
1st place: Roux Yah
2nd place: Old South Construction
3rd place: Kuhn Realty
People’s Choice Award
1st place: White Smiles Dentistry
2nd place: Milton Truss
3rd place: Kuhn Realty
