Gumbo Gala 20th: Taste Birmingham's Best, Support Cause

0:00It's March 27th. This is Birmingham News today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Cory with the story. Birmingham's beloved Gumbo Gala returns for its 20th year on Saturday, April 18th, 2026. This family-friendly cook-off happens from noon to 4 p.m. at Cahaba Brewing Company, where dozens of teams compete with their best Gumbo's. Tickets start at $20 online or $25 at the door, giving you unlimited samples, live music, cocktails, and the special. Episcop ALE beer. The event raises money for a piscable place, a nonprofit in Highland Park that offers affordable housing and daily support for low-income seniors and adults with disabilities. They provide rides to doctors and stores, help with bills, hot meals, and social activities to keep residents connected and independent. It all started back in 2006, inspired by Hurricane Katrina evacuees from Louisiana, who moved into a piscable place and missed their home.

1:01Flavors. What began as a small tribute has grown into a major tradition, pulling in crowds from across the region and topping nearly $1 million raised, over two decades. This year, Gumbo makers battle in categories like chicken and sausage, seafood, sausage-only, or specialty, with divisions for pros, backyard cooks. And students. Judges and tasters decide the winners for the silver pot trophy and no two recipes are alike. Some swear by Okra, others debate tomatoes. Grab tickets soon, and head up to Taste Birmingham's Top Gumbo's, while supporting a great cause that changes lives every day.