Gumbo Ya-Ya Cook-off 2026

Join us for Gumbo Ya-Ya at Seville Quarter in Downtown Pensacola on April 18th from 4:00–6:00 PM! This flavorful event brings together amateur and professional teams competing for bragging rights as the best gumbo makers in town. Each three-person team cooks their gumbo from scratch, and a panel of judges scores each dish based on taste, smell, color, and consistency — with trophies awarded to the top three teams!

Guests can sample dozens of gumbo varieties, enjoy the lively atmosphere, and celebrate the flavors of our community — all while supporting a great cause. All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida.

If you’re interested in signing up as a cooking team, contact Buck Mitchell at YnVjayB8IHJvc2llcyAhIGNvbQ==
Sponsorship opportunities are also available — reach out to Stephanie Dwyer at c2R3eWVyIHwgYmJic253ZmwgISBvcmc= for more details.

You may also like the following events from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida:

• This Thursday, 11th December, 04:30 pm, Cookie Crawl Crumbs of Joy in Crestview
• Happening on, 28th February, 05:30 pm, 2026 Big Gala in Pensacola
• Happening on, 21st March, 05:30 pm, 2026 Big Event in Panama City

Also check out other Nonprofit events in Pensacola.