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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida hosts Gumbo Ya-Ya at Seville Quarter in Downtown Pensacola on Saturday, April 18th from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm. It's a flavorful event where amateur and professional teams compete for bragging rights as the best gumbo makers in town! Each three-person team is required to make their gumbo from scratch, and a panel of judges has the tough job of scoring each dish based on taste, smell, color, and consistency. Trophies are awarded to the top three teams, making it a spirited and delicious competition.
Guests have the opportunity to sample dozens of gumbo varieties by visiting the chefs' tables, turning the event into a true celebration of flavor, all while supporting a great cause. All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida.
Tickets are $15.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door. Purchase your ticket today!
If you’re interested in signing up as a cooking team, contact Buck Mitchell at buck@rosies.com.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Reach out to our President & CEO, Paula Shell at pshell@bbbsnwfl.org for more details.

Congratulations to our 2025 Winners!
Judge's Choice:
1st Place: Seville Quarter
2nd Place: Happy Pig
3rd Place: Solaris Healthcare Pensacola
People's Choice:
1st Place: Solaris Healthcare Pensacola
2nd Place: Silly Monkeys
3rd Place: Louisiana Gumbreauxs
Showmanship:
1st Place: Peace, Love & Gumbo
2nd Place: Solaris Healthcare Pensacola