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Asheville Mardi Gras

LXCL:Get your tickets now b/c they will be $45 at the door! For AMG members, tickets are $35. Check your email for the discount code!

General Admission

Promising to be the savory soiree of the year, the Cajun Cookoff is back! This is our main fundraiser of the year and helps support the operation of our parade, so spread the word! This fais do-do features professional chefs and home cooks alike, delivering spicy samplings to the lucky few! So get your creole on for an afternoon of Louisiana-style cooking! In addition to tasting time, there will be music. There will also be a 50/50 raffle (must be present to win.) Once tasting time is over, stick around for the dance party! The final details are in the works! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram so you know all the what dat! If you are interested in volunteering or entering as a cook (business or home chef), please email at: ashevillemardigras@gmail.com

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Promising to be the savory soiree of the year, the Cajun Cookoff is back! This is our main fundraiser of the year and helps support the operation of our parade, so spread the word! This fais do-do features professional chefs and home cooks alike, delivering spicy samplings to the lucky few! So get your creole on for an afternoon of Louisiana-style cooking! In addition to tasting time, there will be music. There will also be a 50/50 raffle (must be present to win.) Once tasting time is over, stick around for the dance party! The final details are in the works! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram so you know all the what dat! If you are interested in volunteering or entering as a cook (business or home chef), please email at: ashevillemardigras@gmail.com

Asheville Mardi Gras

Cajun Cookoff 2026

147 Coxe Ave

General Admission

$40

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