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Gumbo Fest 2026

  • 1801 East 18th Street Kansas City, MO, 64108 United States (map)

GUMBO FEST | Prospect KC

Join us for the 4th Annual Gumbo Fest, a celebration of community resilience and culinary excellence! Inspired by The Gumbo Coalition by Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League and former Mayor of New Orleans, this event brings together food lovers, local chefs, and businesses for a day of delicious gumbo, live music, and fun.

Key Highlights

Gumbo Ideology:

  • Explore the rich history and philosophy behind gumbo, a symbol of adaptation through struggle and resilience.

Event Activities:

  • Enjoy live music performances, gumbo tastings, and more throughout the day.

Get Involved:

  • Purchase tickets, form a team to compete in the gumbo cook-off, or become a sponsor to support our mission of community empowerment through food-based solutions.

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