Cookoff Signup

Event Address: 706 Main Street, Cankton, LA 70584

Category: Anything Over Rice 

Registration: Fee and registration are due upon signing up

($65/team; please make checks payable to Coulee Croche Firefighters Association). Please register above to secure your team's spot.

Arrival Time: Teams may arrive starting at 6:00 AM on Saturday, October 25th to begin cooking by 7:00 AM

Deadline for Team Arrival:  7:00 AM (Firm Deadline)

Please find volunteer in a BLUE Mosquito Fest shirt for guidance on unloading. They will direct you as needed. 

Cooking Begins: 7:00 AM

Festival grounds open: 9:00 AM

Tents opened to public serving: 10:00 AM 

Judge's servings picked up: 11:30 AM

Judging: 11:45AM

Winner's Announced: 12:15 PM

Teams may consist of up to 4 members.

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase to support our firefighters. 

*Teams are allowed one drink ice chest per tent (no alcohol, no glass bottles allowed in team ice chests). 

Responsible consumption is expected. 

Quantity: Teams must cook a minimum of 5 gallons

Tasting Supplies: Cooked rice, Judge's containers, tasting cups, and utensils for the public will be provided by the Coulee Croche Firefighter's Association

Cooking must be done on-site and from scratch. No pre-cooked or pre-prepared foods.

All cooking must be done in a sanitary manner. Coolers with ice are recommended for meat or perishables.

Teams must comply with food safety guidelines: keep hot food hot (140°F or above) and cold food cold (40°F or below).

Propane burners, pots, and tents/pop-ups are encouraged. Electricity will not be provided. 

What Teams Must Bring:

Table/chairs/ one tent

Cooking Equipment: propane tanks/burners, cooking utensils/pots, etc

Cleanup: Each team is responsible for maintaining a clean cooking area and for cleanup after the event.

There is a faucet under the pavilion, but we encourage you to bring water to use at your discretion. 

Team Conduct: Team captain is accountable for the team’s behavior.

Judging Categories:

Judge's Choice (1st, 2nd, 3rd)

People’s Choice

A panel of local judges will score each dish based on:

Taste (40 points)

Creativity/Originality (25 points)

Presentation (15 points)

Texture/Consistency (10 points)

Aroma (10 points)

Total possible score: 100 points

All decisions by the judging panel are final.

This is a family-friendly event—please be respectful and courteous.