WE ARE EXCITED TO SEE EVERYONE AT THIS YEARS GUMBO SHOOTOUT!
The date is approaching fast and we’re making preparations. Don’t miss out!
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About THE CAUSE!
Shriners Mission
Shriners are a brotherhood of men committed to family, engaged in ongoing personal growth, and dedicated to providing care for children and families in need. Our backgrounds and interests are diverse, but we are bound together by our shared values and a desire to have fun, do good and build relationships that can last a lifetime.
Shriners Hospitals for Children has a mission to: Provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries and other special healthcare needs within a compassionate, family-centered and collaborative care environment. Provide for the education of physicians and other healthcare professionals. Conduct research to discover new knowledge that improves the quality of care and quality of life of children and families.
This mission is carried out without regard to race, color, creed, sex or sect, disability, national origin or ability of a patient or family to pay. Shriners Hospitals for Children's Vision is to Become the best at transforming children’s lives by providing exceptional healthcare through innovative research, in a patient and family centered environment.
You can find out more info on what it means to be a Shriner and how to become one at www.https://beashrinernow.com/
If you are interested in donating to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, please click on the link below:
ABOut the event
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
Do you think you can whip up the best gumbo in the South?
The Gumbo Shootout at the Shrine is a fundraising event that helps to support out local Shrine Temple in continuing to raise funds for the Shriner's Hospital's for Children.
In this competition, you will be competing against other Gumbo connoisseur's alike to see if you have what it takes to be the best gumbo cook in Pensacola. You will be competing against multiple other gumbo teams and will be able to choose either seafood or chicken/sausage category to compete in.
FOR THE PUBLIC, We will be selling wristbands for $20. People’s Choice is voted on with tokens. Each person purchasing a Wrist Band will be given one token for voting. Additional tokens can be purchased for $5.00 for voting. (Remember this is a fundraiser for Hadji Shrine, so the more tokens the better!!!) Children under 12 will be admitted free of charge.
- The event will be held on September 9th from 10-UNTIl
- People's Choice tasting for the public will be held from 11:30AM-UNTIL GUMBO IS OUT!
- Event address will be at 800 West 9 Mile Rd., Pensacola, FL 32534
- Alcoholic Beverages will be available on site for purchase. (NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL ALLOWED)
- There will be an ATM on Site
- We will have food / craft vendors!
- There will be a children's area at the event.
- We will also have koozies and shirts for sale at the event.
- There will be a Steak Cookoff Happening the same day that will be sanctioned by Steak Cookoff Association. For more info on this event please visit wwww.sizzlinsteakshowdown.com
- Our Antique Car Unit will also be having a Car and Jeep Show on the grounds.
We look forward to having a fun filled day and hope to see everyone there.
WHAT WILL I BE WINNING YOU SAY???
Event TIMELINE
9/8/2023
Early Check In
Before
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6PM
Event Details
9/8/2023
Early Check In
Teams will be able to check-in early on Friday before 6PM. You can set your tent and station up and the grounds will be guarded by a police ...
Before
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6PM
9/8/2023
Pre-Party Jambalaya!
6PM
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UNTIL
Event Details
9/8/2023
Pre-Party Jambalaya!
All wristband holders will be invited to the pre-party Jambalaya Cook. We will have a live band, Jambalaya and sides, and a full bar donatio...
6PM
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UNTIL
9/9/2023
Team Load In
Begins At 6AM
Event Details
9/9/2023
Team Load In
Teams will need to start setting up their area unless they have done so the night before.
Begins At 6AM
9/9/2023
Mandatory Team Captain Meeting
9:30 AM
Event Details
9/9/2023
Mandatory Team Captain Meeting
Team Captain will need to come to the Director Stafff building for a mandatory captains meeting. We will be going over the judging and peopl...
9:30 AM
9/9/2023
SEAFOOD Gumbo Turn In To Judges
12-12:15PM
Event Details
9/9/2023
SEAFOOD Gumbo Turn In To Judges
At this time, the team captain or a member of your team must turn in your gumbo entries with your ticket to the judges table. Once in the ju...
12-12:15PM
9/9/2023
People's Choice
11:30AM
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3:00PM
Event Details
9/9/2023
People's Choice
Teams should have their area clean and ready for People's Choice by 11:00AM. Guests will begin tasting at 11:30AM and will continue through ...
11:30AM
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3:00PM
9/9/2023
Tent and Team Spirit Judging
2:00PM
Event Details
9/9/2023
Tent and Team Spirit Judging
At this point, the celebrity judges will be out and about visiting your tents and judging you on team spirit and how well you decorated your...
2:00PM
9/9/2023
People's Choice Token Collection
3:00PM
Event Details
9/9/2023
People's Choice Token Collection
The Event coordinators will come around to count and collect your tokens for people's choice! Remember, this is a fundraiser, and we DO have...
3:00PM
9/9/2023
Awards
8:00PM
Event Details
9/9/2023
Awards
Sit back and have you a cold unit. You have deserved it with a big day of cooking! During the awards ceremony, all members with wristbands w...
8:00PM
9/9/2023
Must Be Cleaned Up & Out of There!
9:00PM
Event Details
9/9/2023
Must Be Cleaned Up & Out of There!
By this time, you are surely exhausted and ready to hit the road! We will be starting the awards ceremony for the Steak Cookoff at 6PM, so w...
9:00PM
REGISTER YOUR TEAM NOW!!
We appreciate your support of the event and look forward do seeing you and your team at our inaugural Gumbo Shoot out at The Shrine!
WANT TO BECOME A VENDOR?
This year, we are adding all sorts of craft, retail and non-profit vendors to our event! We would love to have your support and be a part of this great fundraiser. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please fill out this vendor form so we can count you in for the fun!
VENDOR FEES:
Non-Profit: $100
Arts & Crafts: $100
Commercial / Retail: $150
RULES AND REGULATIONS DOWNLOAD
2023 Gumbo Shootout Team Rules & Regulations.docx (pdf)
Download2023 STEAK SPONSOR
OTHER SPONSORS:
Want to Become A Sponsor?
The only reason our events are successful is because of the support of our community and our partners in sponsorships! We have a ton of support from our community, but we are always looking for new sponsors to grow with us! If you would like to join us in our event, please fill out the form below or contact us at gumboshootout@gmail.com
Thank you so much for your support of Hadji Shrine!
Contact Us
Do you have questions or comments about the event? Do you need special accommodations? Send us a message, and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
Gumbo Shootout At The Shrine
Gumbo Shootout At The Shrine
800 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, Florida 32534, United States
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