Jumbo Gumbo 2013 - Admission
Event Information
Description
Get Some Jumbo Gumbo at Little Rock River Market
How much gumbo can you handle? Come and find out at the Jumbo Gumbo Cook Off. The roux battle royale takes place on April 5, at Little Rock’s River Market Pavilions from 5 – 9 p.m. It is hosted by The Allen School.
The cook off is a friendly competition between cooking teams vying for top honors, cash prizes and crowd favorites. Long-time Little Rock band, Greasy Greens, will also headline the event with Zydeco music. Tickets to sample the entries are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate for all ages and gets you all the gumbo, bread and dessert you can handle.
Organizer The Allen School
Organizer of Jumbo Gumbo 2013 - Admission
Since 1958, The Allen School has enabled children with developmental disabilities to achieve their dreams, through treatment, nurturing, and education. In addition to fostering the aspirations of the kids in their care, the parents and the community as a whole find fulfillment in countless ways from the services provided in this unique environment.
The Allen School serves children, from birth to 5, diagnosed with conditions including mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy and other developmental delays. The school staff is dedicated to providing the perfect balance of education and inspiration. A combination of early childhood teachers, special education teachers, and paraprofessionals work together with physical, speech, and occupational therapists to tailor programs that maximize each child's potential.
