13th Annual TEP Gumbo Contest

Schedule

Sun Mar 08 2026 at 04:30 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Memphis Botanic Garden | Memphis, TN

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TEP's annual celebration brings together teams from near and far to compete for the best gumbo in Memphis!
About this Event

TEP's annual gumbo competition draws large crowds who support the LGBTQ community of the Mid-South and draws many public and elected officials. Your support of this event helps to support LGBTQ advocacy efforts in Tennessee.

TICKET DESCRIPTIONS:
**General Admission $35 - Includes gumbo tasting, voting in the People's Choice Competition, live music, general seating, and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages (soda & water).
**VIP Admission (21 & over) $60 - Includes gumbo tasting, voting in the People's Choice Competition, live music, general seating, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, and dedicated open bar.
After online ticket sales have ended, tickets are available at the door.
*Limited availability!* VIP TABLE $400.00 (6 seats @ $66.67 each) - Includes 6 gumbo tasting tickets, voting in the People's Choice Competition, live music, reserved seating for 6, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, and dedicated open bar (with valid ID). Purchasers will compete for best decorated table at the contest. Arrive by 3:30 PM before the event starts to decorate your table. VIP tables available until supplies last!

**Gumbo Team Registration is $30 and includes three admission tickets to the event. (Note that the listed price is $10 @ quantity of 3 = $30; this setup in the system ensures that all teams each get three tickets.) Purchaser will be required to submit team information and agree to contest rules. Teams may purchase registration for only one gumbo. All registrations (including duplicate or additional registrations) are non-refundable and will be considered a donation to TEP.
*Gumbo Contest Team Registration Steps:
1. Review the rules here.
2. Select and complete team registration payment via this ticketing page.
3. Submit gumbo team information via the link provided after payment.

**EVENT SPONSORS** can find more information and register !
ATTENTION ALL TICKET HOLDERS: You will receive a physical ticket at the door. The small stub of your ticket is the ballot to vote for your favorite gumbo in the People's Choice Competition. Use your stub to place in the ballot bag of your favorite gumbo team by 6 PM on the day of the event.
Valid ID required for all ticket holders who want to consume alcoholic beverages. General admission patrons and gumbo team members who wish to upgrade from a general admission ticket to the VIP/open bar category may do so at the event.

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Where is it happening?

Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road, Memphis, United States

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Tickets

USD 5.00 to USD 66.67

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