{Mumbo jumbo cook-off in Manitou Springs. Photos: manitousprings.org} Celebrate Mardi Gras with delicious gumbo in lovely Manitou Springs and a wonderful Carnivale festival. Top home and pro chefs alike will compete in the 25th annual Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off.
The festivities kick off with the Manitou Springs Carnivale on Friday, February 21st, 6-9pm. Manitou’s City Hall is overtaken by costumes, decorations, food, drink, dancing and music. It’s held at the Manitou Springs Chamber, 354 Manitou Ave. This year’s theme is: Rocky’s Magical Middle Earth.
The Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off competition begins at 10:30am on Saturday, February 22nd, 2020 and runs until 1pm, but try to get there early so you can try all the gumbos. Judging and public tastings begin at 11am in Soda Springs Park. Awards are announced at noon.
The cost is only 50 cents per sample of gumbo. 20 amateur and professional participants cook for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes, as well as “Best Showmanship” and “People’s Choice” awards. It’s followed by the Carnivale Parade in downtown Manitou’s Memorial Park at 1pm, where everyone gets free beads! Anyone is welcome to join.
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Address: Soda Springs Park, Manitou Springs
Date: Fri-Sat, February 21-22, 2020
Website: https://manitousprings.org/mumbo-jumbo-gumbo-cook-off
