Gullah Taste of Christmas & Rice Cookoff

Name: Gullah Taste of Christmas & Rice Cookoff
Start: 2025-12-06T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-06T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Henry C, Chambers Waterfront Park Downtown Beaufort, SC

Schedule

Sat Dec 06 2025 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Henry C, Chambers Waterfront Park Downtown Beaufort, SC | Beaufort, SC

Join Us for Da' Gullah Rice Cookoff on December 6, 2025!
Join us for one of the most anticipated highlights of the Gullah Christmas Celebration – Da' Gullah Rice Cookoff! This spirited culinary competition pays tribute to the rich heritage of the Gullah people, whose ancestors brought rice to the United States, transforming South Carolina into the wealthiest colony before the Revolutionary War. Today, rice remains a powerful symbol of tradition, culture, and community.

New in 2025...
Da' Chillin's Rice Cookoff! (Ages 17 & under)
Young chefs get their moment to shine in Da' Chillin’s Rice Cookoff. Children and teens will share their creativity while honoring Gullah traditions. Participants 13 and under may be accompanied by one non-cooking adult companion.
Adult Competition Prizes
1st Place Prize = $3,000
2nd Place Prize = $2,000
3rd Place Prize = $1,000
People’s Choice = $500

Contestant Fee: $85 per entry
Chillin' Competition Prizes
1st Place Prize = $500
2nd Place Prize = $300
3rd Place Prize = $200
People’s Choice = $100

Contestant Fee: $40 per entry
LAST DAY FOR RICE COOKOFF PARTICIPANTS TO REGISTER & PAY
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2025, MIDNIGHT!