CoastAL Orange Beach is home to the Gumbo Festival each year. The event features gumbo tastings, live music, and coastal views. Competitors will prepare samplings for judges and the public. Guests will sample entries and cast a vote for the People’s Choice Award. The cook-off will be held at the beachfront CoastAL Orange Beach restaurant and is sponsored by Rouses.
The 2025 Gumbo Fest is scheduled for Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are
on sale now for $25 per person and include eight tasting tickets and one People’s Choice vote. For the first time, tickets are available for purchase online. Organizers said space for teams is limited and early registration is encouraged…