Food
Bridge City’s “World Famous” gumbo is cooked daily at the festival grounds, and over 2,000 gallons of both seafood and chicken/sausage gumbo will be prepared during the festival. A variety of other native Louisiana fare such as jambalaya, New Orleans-style red beans and rice with sausage, hamburgers, hot dogs, fried seafood, homemade cakes and candies, funnel cakes and many other delicious surprises will also be available.

Attractions
Enjoy many carnival rides, games, and a haunted house! Thrill-seeking attendees can take advantage of the pay-one-price bracelets, which cost $25 and get unlimited rides for that particular day/night. There is a suitable amount of rides for kids and adults + numerous arts & crafts booths, contests & raffles.

Entertainment
Continuous live entertainment on an outdoor stage with a dance floor assures you a good time at the Gumbo Festival. You will enjoy Cajun, Country, Zydeco, Jazz, Blues and Rock & Roll music.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, October 13, 2023

6:00 PM: Gates Open / Food, Rides Open
6:00 PM - 6:15 PM: Welcome - Father Buddy & Royalty
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Vivaz
8:45 PM - 11:00 PM: Rumba Buena

Saturday, October 14, 2023

10:00 AM: Gates Open / Food Booths Open
11:00 AM: Rides Open
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM: La Kid Singers
12:30 - 12:45 PM: La Voodoo Dance Studio
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Trigger Proof
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM: Gumbo Winners Announced
3:45 PM - 5:45 PM: Top Cats
5:50 PM - 6:00 PM: Rhythms Dance Studio
6:15 PM - 8:30 PM: Chase Tyler Band
8:45 PM - 11:00 PM: Rockin Dopsie

Sunday, October 15, 2023

Swamp Pop Sunday
10:00 AM: Gates Open / Food Booths & Rides Open
10:00 AM: Beautiful Child Contest
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM: Tet Dur
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Ross Grisham & Friends
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Duece of Hearts
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM: Damon Troy
6:45 PM - 9:00 PM: Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition

Sound Source - Stage Set Up and Lights

Date:
October 13-15, 2023

Hours:
Friday 6pm - 11pm
Saturday: 10am - 11pm
Sunday: 10am - 9pm

Location:
Gumbo Festival Park,
1701 Bridge City Avenue,
Bridge City, LA 70094.

Admission:
$5/day or $12 weekend pass.

Parking:
FREE to the public.

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