Live Music And More At Gumbo Zydeco Fest In Lufkin
Your taste buds are going to thank you later if you buy tickets now for this gumbo cookoff in Lufkin, Texas. It will be a flavorful showdown between local community organizations and groups.
The 2nd Annual Gumbo Zydeco Festival is on November 9, 2024 at the Lufkin VFW at 1800 Ford Chapel Rd from 12 PM - 6 PM. A sizzling head-to-head gumbo cookoff starts the event off.
There will be classic seafood gumbo and local savory chicken and sausage variations to try. This event is presented by the Angelina County Citizens Chamber of Commerce, Pineywoods Trail Ride Association, and LIFE.
According to the Lufkin Daily News, the grand prize is a $500 gift card sponsored by Brookshire Brothers. You can sample gumbo entries, and get a full bowl of your favorite for $5.
Enter the gumbo competition for $50 with this link. CLICK HERE
Feel The Rhythm: Zydeco Swing Off Dance Competition
Zydeco music was meant to make you want to get up and move. The Zydeco Swing Off dance competition is the place to bring your best dance moves to the floor from 2 PM - 5 PM.
A Creole and Cajun tradition, Zydeco is the heartbeat of Louisiana. This event is a cultural experience, and the music will be performed live by Leon Chavis and the Zydeco Flames from Louisiana sponsored by the Angelina Arts Alliance.
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Tickets for the festival are just $20. To get your tickets today CLICK HERE. Experience the authentic sounds and tastes of the bayou right here in Lufkin.
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