by KAREN LAGRANGE COX, Photos by LARRY COX
The Youngsville Lions Club hosted its Annual Gumbo-Chili Cook-Off on January 20, 2024, at the Youngsville Sports Complex soccer field parking lot.
Attendees braved the cold to sample various gumbo and chili dishes presented by the cook-off participants.
Winners of the Cook-Off
Gumbo Division
- Rusty’s Seasoning
- Faulk & Winkler (Team #2)
- Fulcrum Sales and Marketing
Seafood Gumbo Division
- Sodexo
- Rusty’s Seasoning
Chili Division (correction made)
- Rusty’s Seasoning
- Faulk & Winkler (Teamn #1)
People’s Choice Award
- Gumbo – Acadiana Bourbon Society (Team #1)
- Seafood Gumbo – Sodexo
- Chili – Faulk & Winkler (Team #1)
Proceeds from the event will be used for the inclusive playground at the Youngsville Sports Complex expansion currently under construction.
About Lions Clubs – each club does community volunteer work, helping to meet the needs of communities on both a local and global scale. Because each Lions Club is local, they can serve the unique needs of their communities. And because they are global, they can address challenges beyond their borders.
To learn more about the Youngsville Lions Club, email Youngsvillelions@yahoo.com or visit its Facebook page.
