Cooking in Central
Fri, Mar 28
|Baker
From our signature cook-off competition to family-friendly activities and live music, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy great company and local flavor. All in the great city of Central, Louisiana.
Time & Location
Mar 28, 2025, 4:30 PM – Mar 29, 2025, 10:00 PM
Baker, 10305 Blackwater Rd, Baker, LA 70714, USA
About the event
Cooking in Central, Inc. was established in 2006 by a group of citizens from the newly formed City of Central. Following the vast devastation of Hurricane Katrina, they wanted to do something to help their neighbors in South Louisiana. The resulting Cooking event raised enough funds to purchase three (3) school buses for the St. Bernard Parish School System..
Realizing the potential to raise monies to benefit various Educational, Charitable and Disaster Relief Causes, Cooking in Central, Inc. (a 501C (3), nonprofit corporation) was formed in 2007. The organization is run completely by Volunteers who donate unselfishly their time, resources and talents for the purpose of helping others.
The annual event consists of a competitive Cook-Off and Crawfish Boil. During its 15 years of existence Cooking in Central has raised over 3 million dollars. These campaigns have had a definite impact on the lives of thousands of…