From Scott and Sarah Yerkey, First King & Queen of Asheville Mardi Gras
Press Release
The 7th Annual Cajun Cook-off and Art Auction, brought to you by Asheville Mardi Gras will take place on Sunday, January 25th from 1-5 p.m. at Asheville’s premiere event space, The Mill Room, located in downtown Asheville at 66 Asheland Ave.
Strap on a bib, we’ve got the hot sauce… The Cajun Cook-off is back! This year’s competition is HOT!! WNC’s top chefs are stepping up to the plate again and you get to decide which Cajun Chef will take home the trophy. Past dishes have included everything from alligator ѐtouffѐe to crawfish cheesecake. Don’t miss your opportunity to bring home one of a kind creations from our Art & Oddities Silent Auction where you can find and bid on spectacular, bazaar, collectible and crafty items created by local legends and folk artists.
The cook-off and auction are open to the public and are fundraisers to help support Manna Food Bank and the Asheville Mardi Gras Parade and Ball. Parade and Ball are free to all and will occur on Sunday, February 15th. Cook-Off entry is $10 and a canned good for non-AMG members. The event is free (with canned food donation) to all 2015 AMG members. You will enjoy delicious Cajun creations, dance to great music performed by our very own Cajun-zydeco band “Byuo Diesel”, and marvel at the costuming extravaganza that comes with the spirit of the Mardi Gras Season. This is a community event and is family friendly. You and your krewe can participate at any level. Enter a Cajun dish, bid on or donate to the Silent Auction, dress in your Mardi Gras best and dance the day away or just come with an empty belly and a hunger for some wonderful Cajun cooking!
If you or someone you know might be interested in becoming a member, entering a dish into the cook-off, or donating to the Art & Oddities Auction visit the Asheville Mardi Gras groups page on Facebook or find us at www.ashevillemardigras.org.
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