Soulard, MO – Talented amateur chefs from across the region will face off for bragging rights with a panel of hungry and highly discerning judges. Meanwhile, local professional cooking champions will give Cajun cooking demonstrations – with samples! Admission also includes authentic Cajun fare from Sugarfire Smokehouse, an open bar of Bud Light and Southern Comfort Hurricanes, and live music by John Henry Band.

New this year, cooking demonstrations will include cannabis-infused Cajun cuisine with help from N’Bliss cannabis dispensary.

WHEN: Saturday, February 4, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Bud Light Party Centre in Soulard Market Park

SCHEDULE:

12:00 p.m. - Doors open

12:15 p.m. – *Cannabis-infused cooking demonstration by Mike Johnson, Sugarfire Smokehouse

1:15 p.m. – Cooking demonstration by Chef Jack Mac (Jack MacMurray III), the Bistro at Old Hickory Golf Club

2:15 p.m. – Cooking demonstration by Melvin Carpenter, Horseshoe Casino

3:15 p.m. – *Cannabis-infused cooking demonstration by Adam Pritchett, Hi-Pointe Drive-In

3:50 p.m. – Award announcements for the amateur chef competition

INTERVIEW AVAILABILITY:

Mike Johnson, Sugarfire Smokehouse

Melvin Carpenter, Horseshoe Casino 

Bess McCoy, Mardi Gras Foundation

Rebecca Reardon, N’Bliss cannabis dispensary

A full press release will be distributed on Thursday, February 2, 2023.