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'Tis the season for a gumbo cook-off! 10 professional chefs and 10 amateur chefs will face off this winter in a flavorful showdown during the Manitou Carnivale festivities.
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Dates
Feb 14, 2026 · 11:00 AM - Feb 14, 2026 · 1:00 PM(GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada)
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Parking instructions
Paid parking only - Available on street or in Manitou Springs 4 Parking Lots
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Health & safety
NOTE: Gumbo can contain allergens like shellfish, seafood, wheat (gluten), dairy, soy, eggs, nuts, or MSG.
Please ask each chef for ingredient details before sampling!
Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications
Interested in applying:
2 active applications
Deadline:
Feb 13, 2026
Are you an aspiring gumbo chef or a professional that’s got this nailed down? Join in the fun at gumbo cook-off and show us what you’ve got!
Deadline:
Feb 13, 2026
Are you an aspiring gumbo chef or a professional that’s got this nailed down? Join in the fun at gumbo cook-off and show us what you’ve got!
Sponsors
Interested in applying:
3 active applications
Deadline:
Feb 13, 2026
Major Sponsor
Sponsor Benefits:
•Table/Booth at Event
•FREE PARKING in Manitou Springs all day 3/1/25
•Press release/media mentions
•Listed on manitousprings.org as event MAJOR sponsor
•Listed on 1st or 2nd Place Amateur or Professional Trophy
•2 banners you provide showcased at the event
•Mention on event poster
Deadline:
Feb 13, 2026
Secondary Sponsor
Sponsor Benefits:
•Press release/media mention
•Listed on manitousprings.org as event sponsor
•Listed on 3rd Place Amateur or Professional Trophy
•1 banner you provide showcased at the event
•Mention on event poster
Deadline:
Feb 13, 2026
It's People's Choice!
Sponsor Benefits:
•Listed on manitousprings.org as event sponsor
•Listed on People's Choice Trophy
•1 banner you provide showcased at the event
•Mention on event poster
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Volunteers
Interested in applying:
1 active application
Deadline:
Feb 12, 2026
Whether you come help set up for the day's event, or arrive later to help sell tickets for tastings, we can't do it without you!
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Manitou Springs, Colorado, United States 
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