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Save the date for the 13th Tennessee Equality Project (TEP) Gumbo Contest that will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 4:30 to 7 PM at the Memphis Botanic Gardens in Memphis, Tennessee!
TEP's annual celebration brings together teams from near and far to compete for the best gumbo in Memphis. Gumbo contestants will be awarded prizes by an appointed panel of judges and by individual tasters like you in the Peoples Choice competition.
TEP's annual gumbo competition draws large crowds who support the LGBTQ community of the Mid-South and draws many public and elected officials. Your support of this event helps to support LGBTQ advocacy efforts in Tennessee.
TICKET DESCRIPTIONS:
**Gumbo Team Registration is $30 and includes three admission tickets to the event. (Note that the price listed below is $10 @ quantity of 3 = $30; this setup in the system ensures that all teams each get three tickets.) Purchaser will be required to submit team information and agree to contest rules. Teams may purchase registration for only one gumbo. All registrations (including duplicate or additional registrations) are non-refundable and will be considered a donation to TEP.
*Gumbo Contest Team Registration Steps:
1. Review the rules here.
2. Select and complete team registration payment via this Brown Paper Tickets page.
3. Submit gumbo team information via the link provided after payment.
**General Admission $35 - Includes gumbo tasting, voting in the People's Choice Competition, live music, general seating, and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages (soda & water).
**VIP Admission (21 & over) $60 - Includes gumbo tasting, voting in the People's Choice Competition, live music, general seating, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, and dedicated open bar.
After online ticket sales have ended, tickets are available at the door.
*Limited availability!* VIP TABLE $400.00 (6 seats @ $66.67 each) - Includes 6 gumbo tasting tickets, voting in the People's Choice Competition, live music, reserved seating for 6, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, and dedicated open bar (with valid ID). Purchasers will compete for best decorated table at the contest. Arrive by 3:30 PM before the event starts to decorate your table. VIP tables available until supplies last!
**EVENT SPONSORS** may find more information and register here.
ATTENTION ALL TICKET HOLDERS: The small stub of your ticket is the ballot to vote for your favorite gumbo in the People's Choice Competition. Save your stub to place in the ballot bag of your favorite gumbo team by 6 PM on the day of the event.
Valid ID required for all ticket holders who want to consume alcoholic beverages. General admission patrons and gumbo team members who wish to upgrade from a general admission ticket to the VIP/open bar category may do so at the event.
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LocationMemphis Botanic Gardens (View)
750 Cherry Road
Memphis, TN 38117
United States
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