It's a Party, It's a Gumbo Cook-Off, It's a Costume Contest
American Legion Post 119, along with support from Lumpy Ridge Brewery, Elkins Distilling Co., Estes Arts District and Abel Real Estate Group, is hosting a Fat Tuesday-Mardi Gras Party.
Craft beverages including Hurricanes ala Elkins Whisky will be available for purchase. We will be decked out with Mardi Gras beads, party favors, great music, and of course, King Cake!

LIVE MUSIC
This event is Open to the Public
Doors open at 5pm - $5 Cover 
6pm Merriment and dancing begins
Live Music with the Mountain Town Rockers
Gumbo cook-off - $300 in Cash Prizes
  - Please pre-register to compete!   epal@esteslegion.org
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 the American Legion Post 119 in Estes Park.
The centerpiece of the event is a Gumbo Cook Off – judging criteria is to select the best and most authentic gumbo. 
​First Prize $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50, and addition $25, $25, $25 honorable mentions. Anyone interested in participating in the Gumbo cook off email the American Legion Post 119 
A ​standard crock pot of gumbo is required, and People's Choice will determine the big winner.  Rice will be provided.
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Our friends Troy and Angie Koehlar, owners of the Erin Rose Pub in the French Quarter of New Orleans, are donating genuine King Cake to the Fat Tuesday Party.
This event is being brought to you and organized by the American Legion Hall post 119 and supported by the Estes Arts District