It's a Party, It's a Gumbo Cook Off, It's a Costume Contest
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American Legion Post 119, along with Lumpy Ridge Brewery and Elkins Distilling Co. and the Estes Arts District is hosting a Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Party. Craft beverages including Hurricanes ala Elkins Whisky will be available for purchase along with red beans and rice plus Mardi Gras beads, party favors, great music, and of course, King Cake!
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The centerpiece of the event is a Gumbo Cook Off – with judges to select the best and most authentic gumbo. First Prize $100, 2nd and 3rd place Prize $50. Anyone interested in participating or wanting more information can email greg@gregmilesart.com or estespost119@hotmail.com.
A minimum of three gallons of gumbo is required, and an independent panel of know-it-all judges will award the big winner. Rice will be provided. Participants will be allowed to sell their product as well. |
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This event is Open to the Public
Doors open at 6pm - $5 Cover - Cover includes a Shot at the Bar & Pays the Band Merriment and dancing begins at 6:01 Music by the band Nexus Gumbo cook-off starts at 7 - Cash Prizes - Please pre-register to compete! greg@gregmilesart.com Red Beans & Rice plus King Cake Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes and/or masks for contest - Fun prizes! Come join us and help continue to support American Legion Post 119 in Estes Park. This event is being supported by the Estes Arts District. 
Our friends Troy and Angie Koehler owners of the Erin Rose Pub in the French Quarter of New Orleans are donating genuine King Cake to the Fat Tuesday Party.
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