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Participating Talent

(Our featured participants are being finalized and will be updated as they confirm their participation)

Roy Angelle
SOWELA Technical Community College
Kirk Ards
Maestro’s Mixers
Rob Bocage
KPLC 7NEWS Sunrise
Yvette Marie Bonanno
Louisiana Crawfish
Executive Chef Lyle Broussard
Lyle Broussard
Crying Eagle Brewing - Lakefront
Stephen Coblentz
Chart House at the Golden Nugget Lake Charles
Amanda Cusey
The Terrace
Dave Evans
Luna Bar & Grill and Augustine
Fontenot Family
Fontenot Beef
Fresh Coat Jazz
Jazz Musicians
Michael Galatas
Michael Galatas
South Louisiana Bayou Eats
Chef Maria Garcia of Gordon Ramsay Steak Horseshoe Lake Charles
Maria Garcia
Gordon Ramsay Steak Horseshoe Lake Charles
Gus Garden
Area 337
Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie
Musician / Band
Executive Chef, Benny Gray
Benny Gray
121 Artisan Bistro
Roshni Gurnani
Executive Chef, Private Chef, Food Network Chef
Hardette Harris
Us Up North
Amie Herbert
KPLC
Chad Jackson
SOWELA Technical Community College
Charles Jackson
Drago's Seafood Restaurant
Ryan Kennedy
Bodega Restaurant & Wine Bar and Vin Ami
Karlos Knott
Cajun Saucer
Dani LaCour
Musician / Band
Marcus Lawson
Propel Consulting LLC
Brooke LeBlanc
Southern Provisions SWLA
Kevin McCarthy
L’Auberge Lake Charles
Executive Chef John McGrew
John McGrew
Crying Eagle Brewing - University
Paul Pettefer
Paul's Rib Shack
Candy Rodriguez
Candy Rodriguez
Visit Lake Charles
Joshua Smith
30 Company
Jerry Sonnier
SOWELA Technical Community College
Dylan Sorrel
Hebert's Specialty Meats
Rebecca Taylor
Louisiana Life Magazine, Acadiana Profile Magazine & Digital
The Sharp 9’s
Musicians / Band
Sullivan Zant
Vestal
NOTE:
  • All persons must be 21 years or older to attend events (Excluding Brunch)
  • No dogs or pets are allowed at any event venues
  • Any advance discount tickets are released in limited quantities and can sell out at any time without notice
  • All ticket sales may be subject to State/Local taxes and are final & non-refundable
  • All events are rain or shine & event programs are subject to change without notice
  • Some talent and/or event presentations may be held virtually or by live feed.
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