Battle of the Gumbo Gladiators is a family-friendly cookoff that brings together community members for a day of food, fun, and festivities celebrating Louisiana’s official state cuisine — all while supporting VYJ’s work with local youth and families.

2026 Battle of the Gumbo Gladiators Winners

1st Place

Chicken & Sausage

Clyde & the Holy Trinity

Seafood

Over the Line

Lagniappe

Cooking Cousins

2nd Place

Chicken & Sausage

Bon Temps Poulet

Seafood

Black Bayroux

Lagniappe

Roux Breakers

3rd Place

Chicken & Sausage

Honey Boo’s

Seafood

Cooking Cousins

Lagniappe

Geaux Roux Yourself

Best Booth Design

Black Bayroux

People’s Choice

Cooking Cousins

Most Team Spirit

Roux Breakers

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