# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Crazy Train Gumbo Cookoff
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Get ready to spice things up and show off your gumbo skills at the wildest cookoff around!About this EventCRAZY TRAIN BAR2026 GUMBO COOKOFFSaturday, November 14, 202625 Team Maximum • $75 Entry Fee Per TeamPublic Tasting: $10 Per Person
EVENT SCHEDULE7:00–7:45 AM — Team Arrival, Check-In & Setup8:00 AM — Cooking Officially Begins11:30 AM — Judging Samples Collected12:00 PM — Public Tasting Begins12:00–2:00 PM — Public Tasting & Tasters’ Choice Voting2:00 PM — Tasters’ Choice Voting Closes2:30 PM — Winners Announced
COOKOFF RULES1. TEAM REGISTRATIONThe Gumbo Cookoff is limited to 25 cooking teams.The entry fee is $75 per team. Registration is not complete until the entry fee has been paid.Teams may consist of 1–4 cooks. Each team must select a team name and designate one person as the Head Cook.2. COOKING TIMETeams may arrive and begin setting up at 7:00 AM.Cooking officially begins at 8:00 AM.No gumbo may be cooked before the official start time.All competition gumbo must be cooked on-site at Crazy Train Bar on the day of the event.3. GUMBO STYLESThere is no restriction on the style of gumbo entered.Chicken & sausage, seafood, Cajun, Creole, wild game, combination and original recipes are all welcome.Entries should be reasonably recognizable as gumbo.4. INGREDIENT PREPARATIONIngredients may be washed, chopped, trimmed, seasoned and measured before arriving.Stocks and broths may be prepared in advance.The finished gumbo itself may NOT be pre-cooked.Teams bringing a partially or completely cooked gumbo to the competition WILL be disqualified.5. QUANTITYEach team must prepare approximately 7–10 gallons of gumbo.Teams should prepare enough gumbo to provide samples for official judging and public tasting for 300+ people.6. RICEGumbo may be served with or without rice.Rice must be cooked separately on-site.7. EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIESEach team is responsible for providing its own cooking equipment, pots, propane burners and fuel, utensils, ingredients, tables, tent/canopy, chairs, coolers, food preparation supplies, cleaning supplies and other equipment necessary to prepare and serve its gumbo.Crazy Train Bar will provide all official tasting cups and spoons.Teams are encouraged to decorate their cooking areas and compete for the Best Cook Tent Award!8. FOOD SAFETYTeams are responsible for safe food preparation and handling.Raw meat and seafood must be maintained at safe temperatures before cooking.Once cooked, gumbo must be maintained at an appropriate hot-holding temperature for public service.Cooking areas must be kept clean and sanitary throughout the competition.9. PUBLIC TASTINGPublic tasting begins promptly at 12:00 PM.The cost to participate is $10 per person.Each paid participant will receive an official tasting cup and spoon and may sample gumbo from the participating teams.Public tasting continues until 2:00 PM or until the gumbo is gone.10. BLIND JUDGINGEach team will submit a sample for official judging at approximately 11:30 AM.Competition samples will be identified by an assigned team number rather than the team's name.Judges will not be told which team prepared each entry.11. OFFICIAL JUDGING — 100 POINTSEntries will be scored using the following criteria:Taste — 40 PointsOverall flavor, seasoning and balance.Aroma — 15 PointsAppetizing aroma and overall impression.Consistency & Texture — 15 PointsTexture of the gumbo, proteins, vegetables and overall consistency.Appearance — 10 PointsVisual appeal and presentation.Overall Impression — 20 PointsThe judge's overall impression of the finished gumbo.TOTAL POSSIBLE SCORE: 100 POINTS12. TASTERS’ CHOICE AWARDEvery paid public tasting participant will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite gumbo.Each participant receives one Tasters’ Choice vote.Voting closes at 2:00 PM.The team receiving the most valid votes will receive the:🏆 2026 Crazy Train Gumbo Cookoff Tasters’ Choice Trophy13. BEST COOK TENT AWARDTeams are encouraged to decorate their cooking area and have some fun!The Best Cook Tent Award will recognize the team with the best overall cooking area.Judges may consider creativity, decorations, team theme, team spirit, signage, presentation and overall atmosphere.🏆 The winning team receives the Best Cook Tent Trophy.14. CASH PRIZES & TROPHIES🥇 1ST PLACE$250 CASH + 1st Place Trophy🥈 2ND PLACE$150 CASH + 2nd Place Trophy🥉 3RD PLACE$100 CASH + 3rd Place Trophy🏆 TASTERS’ CHOICETasters’ Choice Trophy🏆 BEST COOK TENTBest Cook Tent TrophyTotal Cash Prize Pool: $500Winners will be announced at approximately 2:30 PM.15. TIE-BREAKING PROCEDUREIn the event of a tie in the official judging, the entry receiving the higher Taste score will receive the higher placement.If the Taste scores are also tied, the higher Overall Impression score will determine the winner.If a tie still remains, the judges will conduct a blind taste-off between the tied entries.16. ALCOHOLNo outside alcoholic beverages are permitted.All alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages must be purchased from Crazy Train Bar.17. CLEANUPEach team is responsible for completely cleaning its cooking area following the competition.Trash, cooking materials, grease and food waste must be disposed of properly.Grease, gumbo and food waste may not be dumped onto the property or into sinks, toilets or drains unless specifically designated by Crazy Train staff.18. SPORTSMANSHIPThis event is intended to be competitive, friendly and fun.Teams are expected to treat fellow competitors, judges, Crazy Train staff and guests respectfully.Crazy Train Bar reserves the right to disqualify a team for unsafe cooking practices, cheating, serious rule violations or inappropriate behavior.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/magnolia/crazy-train-gumbo-cookoff/100002002070212901
- **Event Categories**: contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: All Ages
  - Doors Open At: 7:00 AM
  - Duration: 7 hours
  - Location: Crazy Train Food Truck Park
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 81.19, max: 81.19, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Magnolia
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Crazy Train Food Truck Park
- **lat**: 30.1972594
- **long**: -95.73074659999999
- **full address**: Crazy Train Food Truck Park, 38925 Farm to Market 1774, Magnolia, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Crazy Train Gumbo Cookoff being held?
  - **A:** Crazy Train Gumbo Cookoff takes place on Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Crazy Train Food Truck Park, 38925 Farm to Market 1774, Magnolia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Crazy Train Gumbo Cookoff?
  - **A:** Crazy Train Gumbo Cookoff is organized by Crazy Train Bar.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Crazy Train Gumbo Cookoff is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Magnolia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Crazy Train Gumbo Cookoff sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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