J.Gumbo's Cajun Cook-Off for CODA
Do you have a Cajun recipe that can outcook the competition?
The J.Gumbo's Cajun Cook-Off is coming to the Wabash Valley Pepper Fest & Hot Sauce Expo, and one talented cook will walk away with a $500 CASH PRIZE! 💵
Whether your specialty is gumbo, jambalaya, étouffée, red beans & rice, shrimp, crawfish, or another incredible Cajun creation, we want to see what you've got!
This exciting competition is proudly sponsored by J.Gumbo's and benefits CODA (Council on Domestic Abuse), helping support individuals and families in our community while bringing together great food, great people, and a great cause.
Event Details
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026 📍 The Meadows Shopping Center 📍 Terre Haute, Indiana 🌶️ During the Wabash Valley Pepper Fest & Hot Sauce Expo
Register for the Cajun Cook-Off
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Festival Website
🌐 https://www.wabashvalleypepperfestandhotsauceexpo.com/�
Get Festival Tickets
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Facebook Event
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Support CODA
❤️ https://www.wabashvalleypepperfestandhotsauceexpo.com/donate-to-coins-for-coda�
👨🍳 Bring your best recipe. 🌶️ Impress the judges. 🏆 Win $500 CASH. ❤️ Help make a difference in our community.
Tag your favorite Cajun cook and help us spread the word! This is shaping up to be one of the tastiest competitions of the year!
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How It Works
The J.Gumbo's Cajun Cook-Off isn't judged by a panel of judges—it's judged by YOU!
Festival attendees will have the opportunity to sample the competing Cajun dishes and cast their vote for their favorite.
🍲 How to Participate
Make a donation to CODA (Council on Domestic Abuse) at the Cajun Cook-Off.
In return, you'll receive a tasting pass that allows you to sample the competition entries (while supplies last).
Taste as many entries as your tasting pass allows.
Vote for your favorite dish.
The cook receiving the most votes will be crowned the 2026 J.Gumbo's Cajun Cook-Off Champion and awarded the $500 Cash Prize!
Every donation helps support CODA, making this more than just a cooking competition—it's an opportunity to enjoy incredible Cajun food while giving back to an organization that serves individuals and families in our community.
Come hungry, cast your vote, and help decide who takes home the $500 grand prize! 🌶️🏆
Where is it happening?
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