Jambin’ on Main
Cook. Compete. Celebrate!
Think your jambalaya has what it takes to be the best on Main Street?
Sign up to compete in the Jambin’ on Main Jambalaya Cookoff on Saturday, November 8th, held in the alley on Main — the lively space between Under Dawgs Sports Grill and Swan & Crow Tattoo Parlor in downtown Minden!
Your $100 registration secures your team’s spot for a day of food, fun, & friendly competition. Teams can include up to four members & will also provide samples to the public during the People’s Choice Tasting from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Schedule:
7:30am- Cook’s Meeting
10am- Judge’s Meeting
11am-1pm- People’s Choice Tasting
Noon- Competition Jambalaya Turn-in
2pm- Awards
Rules:
All ingredients must be prepped/cooked on-site
NO SEAFOOD
10x10 tent setup
Must provide 250 samples and for People’s Choice Tasting
Prizes:
1st Place: $1,000 cash prize, engraved pot, and plaque
2nd Place: $300 and plaque
3rd Place: $200 and plaque
People’s Choice Winner: Stainless branded paddle and gift cards to Local Downtown Minden Businesses
Join fellow chefs and food lovers for a community cookoff that’s all about flavor and fun in the heart of historic Minden.
Registration is limited—reserve your spot today!
Interested in Sponsoring?
Support your community and showcase your business at the Jambin’ on Main Jambalaya Cookoff on Saturday, November 8th in the alley on Main — between Under Dawgs Sports Grill and Swan & Crow Tattoo Parlor in historic downtown Minden.
By becoming a sponsor, your business helps make this local tradition possible while gaining visibility among hundreds of attendees and online followers.
Sponsorship Levels:
Gold Sponsor – $250
Includes event signage at the cookoff, website placement and featured social media shoutouts leading up to and following the event.
Silver Sponsor – $100
Includes social media shoutouts before and after the event.
Your support directly benefits Minden Main Street and helps fund future events that bring our community together.
Thank you for helping keep downtown Minden vibrant and thriving!
RAFFLE TICKETS
Enter to win our Jambin’ on Main Raffle—valued at $650!
Each $10 ticket gives you a chance to win this amazing prize package, announced live during the Jambin’ on Main Jambalaya Cookoff on Saturday, November 8th in the alley on Main (between Under Dawgs and Swan & Crow):
🎵 Turtlebox Speaker donated by Ace Hardware ($250)
🔥 Jambalaya Cooker with Burner & Pot donated by AJ Price ($400)
You do not have to be present to win. We will give you a call! Your ticket purchase supports Minden Main Street and helps fund future community events downtown.