# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Battle For The Paddle, Cooking Team Registration - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 am – Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: 2026 United Way of St Charles Battle for the Paddle Cooking Team Registration PageAbout this EventCan you cook the best Jambalaya, Pastalaya or Gumbo around?Well come on out and put your reputation to the test.Be a part of one of the largest cooking competitions in south Louisiana!!Event Advertising / Sponsorships are availible, see below for details!!WHEN: Thursday, October 1st, 2026WHERE: Edward A. Dufresne Community Center274 Judge Edward Dufresne ParkwayLuling, LouisianaOpen to the Public:Everyone and anyone can register a cooking team and everyone is invited to attend.Team Registration Fee:Early registration fee is $175.00 per team.Each paid Team registration is provided 4 entry bracelets. Additional bracelets can be purchased.Registration fee will increase to $200.00 per team, on Sept, 18, 2026SPONSORSHIP LEVELS -“Big Pot Sponsor” $1,500 and above· Company Logo displayed on stage banner· Company Name announced on stage at event· Personalized sponsor paddle awarded at the event.· 2-Personalized Social Media Recognition Posts“Little Pot Sponsor” $500 to $1,500· Company Name displayed on banner with other sponsors· Company Name announced on stage at event· “Group Thank You” post on social media“In-Kind Sponsor” $2,500 and above· Company Logo displayed on stage banner· Company Name announced on stage at event· “Group Thank You” post on social media“In-Kind Sponsor” $500 to $2,500· Company name displayed on banner with other sponsors· Company Name announced on stage at event· “Group Thank You” post on social mediaDue to the much appreciated and continued success of this event, we are forced to place cooking space limitations based on the number of teams you register. If you would like additional cooking space, please purchase "extra space"!!!1 to 2 teams will be provided a 10' wide x 20' deep cooking area.3 to 4 teams will be provided a 20' wide x 20' deep cooking area.5 or more teams will be provided a 30' wide x up to 30' deep cooking area.Additional cooking space can be purchased to accommodate larger tent sizes.• Due to space limitations cooking trailers will not fit within the layout and cannot be accommodated within your assigned cooking area. Thanks for your understanding.Featuring Live Music 5:30PM (DJ music while cooking and prior to the band)This is a fun, family event that invites family, business, and industry teams from across the region to compete for the titles of Best Jambalaya, Gumbo and Pastalaya!!!AWARD INFORMATION1st place teams for each category will take home the large prize paddle for 1 year and will receive free entry into the following year’s event.1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams for each category within the Judge’s Division and People’s Choice will receive a prize paddle.COOK-OFF RULESTeams must register and pay by the end of the early registration date to receive their souvenir gifts.Double pots are permitted: one pot for judging and one pot for extra food, if desired. The judging pots must be a minimum of ten (10) gallons. Teams shall provide their own water for cooking purposes.Meats are limited to a combination of beef, chicken, turkey, pork and sausage only (any or all). All meats must be boneless. No wild game or seafood.For the Gumbo Division, rice needs to be included for serving to the public; but will not be sent to the judges. Rice can be pre-cooked prior to the event.All cooking must take place at the Judge Edward Dufresne Community Center in Luling on the day of the event.There will be no pre-cooking of the ingredients, including roux. Exception is smoked meat and gumbo rice.Meat can be seasoned ahead of time.Cooking of entry dish cannot be started until 10:00AM, or when announced. Cooking of extra items or side dishes can be started at any point.Judging will begin as early as 3:00PM. An exact time for delivery to the judges will be given to each team that day.Serving can begin at 3:00 PM when the gates open to the public. Bowls, spoons and napkins will be provided.Participants must provide all cooking and cleaning supplies, serving utensils, tents, tables, chairs, fire extinguishers, etc., just as if you were tailgating.Water, soft drinks and beer will be available for purchase after 3:00 PM. Participants should plan to provide their own beverages for their team members prior to 3:00 PM. (No glass bottles allowed)Each paid registration will receive 4 entry bracelets. If you choose to have more than 4 people help with cooking they must pay for additional entry/gate fees. You have the option to purchase more bracelets during team registration.In order to accommodate latecomers to our event, please do not package up food prior to 7:30 pm. If you desire to begin clean up early, package your food in disposable aluminum pans (provided by you). Taking packaged food from the event site prior to the end of the event is strongly discouraged.To ensure the safety of all participants and guests, vehicles will be NOT permitted to enter or exit the set-up area until the on duty deputies determine safe passage. NO EXCEPTIONS.A note to elected officials and candidates for public office: United Way of St Charles and this event are apolitical. As such, we ask that you do not distribute any promotional items to the public. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/0eaba000-ae0a-11f0-bf3f-0d4309e5d6e1-rimg-w1200-h253-dc000000-gmir.png EVENT TIMELINESetup - 6:00 am – 10:00 amContestants Begin Cooking - 10:00 amGates open to Public - 3:00 pmJudges Arrive - 3:00 pmJudging Occurs - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pmServing to the public begins - 3:00 pm - 7:30 pmLive Music Begins- 5:30 pm – 7:00 pmPeople’s Choice voting ends - 6:30 pmCeremony / Award Prizes/ People Choice - 7:30 pmEvent ends after awards are given out - 7:30 pmClean Up - 7:30 pm - untilAWARD INFORMATION1st place teams for each division will take home a large prize paddle for 1 year and free entry into the following year's event1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each division, including People's Choice, will receive a prize paddle commemorating their placement. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/luling/2026-battle-for-the-paddle-cooking-team-registration/100001760241382359 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 215.26, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Luling - **state**: LA - **country**: United States - **location**: Edward A. Dufresne Community Center - **lat**: 29.93404 - **long**: -90.38383069999999 - **full address**: Edward A. Dufresne Community Center, 274 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway, Luling, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Battle For The Paddle, Cooking Team Registration - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2c7c2712b7416e3333f9d43b7770d40910fa3ab1f9a3b8c726abde97d5e87b3b-rimg-w1200-h800-dcfdfef8-gmir.jpg?v=1761001870 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Battle For The Paddle, Cooking Team Registration being held? - **A:** 2026 Battle For The Paddle, Cooking Team Registration takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 am to Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Edward A. Dufresne Community Center, 274 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway, Luling, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 2026 Battle For The Paddle, Cooking Team Registration? - **A:** Tickets for 2026 Battle For The Paddle, Cooking Team Registration are priced at USD 215 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityCooking Teams (or Extra Space) Entries.USD 189 + USD 14 feeAvailableLate Registration Cooking Teams Entries.USD 215 + USD 15 feeAvailableExtra Entry BraceletsUSD 10Available"Big Pot Sponsorship" $1,500 and above.FreeAvailable“Little Pot Sponsorship” $500 to $1,500FreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Battle For The Paddle, Cooking Team Registration? - **A:** 2026 Battle For The Paddle, Cooking Team Registration is organized by United Way of St. Charles. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Battle For The Paddle, Cooking Team Registration is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Luling, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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