Think you know Gumbo? Want to sample truly authentic Cajun gumbo? Then head on over to the "Gumbo Capitol of Louisiana" for the Louisiana Gumbo Festival! Volunteers cook nearly 500 gallons of fresh from scratch chicken, seafood and sausage gumbo during the festival weekend. The festival features Cajun food, music, auction, demonstrations and much more. This event was previously named one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society and proceeds support the local Chackbay Volunteer Fire Department. Band Lineup & Parade/Auction Times: Friday October 21st 6:30- 8:30 “RKG Party Band” 9:00 - Midnight “Category 6” Saturday October 22nd Noon - 2:00 “Tet Dur” 2:30 - 5:00 “Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition” 5:30 - 8:30 “Nashville South” 9:00 - Midnight “Velvet Sky” Sunday October 23rd 12:30 - 3:30 “Jr. & Sumtin Sneaky” 4:00 - 6:00 “Kerry Thibodaux Band” Parade Starts at 10:30 Auction Starts at 1:00 -Till! More Info