Join us for Louie's 20th Annual Charity Gumbo Cook-Off & Crawfish Boil!
Louie's Trophy House 629 Walbridge St. Kalamazoo, MI
Sunday March 1st 2026
Doors: 11am | Ropes drop for Gumbo at 12pm Available while supplies last!
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A full day of fun with your favorite local Kalamazoo area
establishments battling for best GUMBO!
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Sample your way through 20+ gumbos from local establishments, vote for your favorite!
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Feast on Louie's crawfish boil.
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Enjoy LIVE MUSIC inside and outside.
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Full bar inside, bloody Mary bar, beer and liquor bars outside as well in an enclosed heated tent.
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Ticket purchase goes toward two amazing local charitable organizations.
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This is a 21+ event.​
GUMBO FOR A CAUSE
Ticket purchase goes toward two amazing local charitable organizations;
Audrey Hensley Family Foundation
The Audrey Hensley Family Foundation was created in order to make something good come out of her very sudden, tragic, and senseless death. Her family's intent is to continue to spread her light and love by supporting causes that were important to her. Examples include; funding opportunities for kids to play soccer at the Portage Soccer Club, scholarships for graduating Portage Northern seniors planning to attend MSU, donating to causes like food pantries and animal shelters. Audrey Hensley, age 22, passed away on November 24, 2023.
https://audreyhensleyfamilyfoundation.org/
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Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center https://www.cheffcenter.org
The Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center serves riders of all ages who have physical, emotional or cognitive disabilities. Cheff’s mission is to enhance the lives of individuals who have special needs through equine assisted services while leading the industry in education.
PARTICIPATING RESTURANTS READY FOR BATTLE
University Roadhouse
Coffee Rescue
Lake Burger Tavern
MORE TO COME!
RESTAURANT SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE
LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY ON 2 STAGES
OUTDOOR STAGE:
12-1:30pm - The Bronk Brothers
2-3:30pm - JR Clark Band
4-5:30pm - Out Of Favor Boys
INSIDE STAGE:
11am-12:15pm - Jeff Mueller
12:30-1:45pm - The Incantations
2-3:15pm - Mike List
3:30-4:45pm - The Music Therapy Artists
