{"id":6580,"date":"2026-03-25T13:55:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T19:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/?p=6580"},"modified":"2026-03-25T13:55:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T19:55:49","slug":"jones-college-to-serve-as-title-sponsor-of-roux-masters-inaugural-gumbo-cook-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/news\/jones-college-to-serve-as-title-sponsor-of-roux-masters-inaugural-gumbo-cook-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Jones College to Serve as Title Sponsor of Roux Masters Inaugural Gumbo Cook-Off"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ELLISVILLE \u2014 Jones College will serve as the Title Sponsor of the Roux Masters Inaugural Gumbo Cook-Off on Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Downtown Ellisville, in partnership with Ellisville Main Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The family-friendly event will feature a gumbo competition with teams from across the region competing for top honors, giving attendees the opportunity to sample a variety of unique gumbo creations. About 15 teams will compete for the coveted trophy, created by the JC welding students. Admission is free to the event however, \u201cTasting Tickets\u201d are $15 for the general public and $10 for Jones College students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the competition, the event will showcase Jones College programs and talent through live entertainment hosted by the Fine Arts Department, a gumbo exhibition tent featuring culinary students, a Touch-a-Truck area, a Kid Zone, and departmental showcases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community members are encouraged to attend and take part in a day that highlights the spirit, talent, and community impact of Jones College. Proceeds go to Ellisville Main Street. Everything provided by Jones is free. T-shirt presale went to our culinary program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ELLISVILLE \u2014 Jones College will serve as the Title Sponsor of the Roux Masters Inaugural Gumbo Cook-Off on Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Downtown Ellisville, in partnership with Ellisville Main Street. The family-friendly event will feature a gumbo competition with teams from across the region competing for top honors, giving … <\/p>\n