Don’t miss a chance to be a part of one of the best family-friendly events in the area, the 10th annual Lane Foundation Code Red Chili & Salsa Cook-off taking place on Saturday, March 22 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., in in Downtown Zachary, 4650 Main Street.
Admission and parking are FREE.
The Code Red Chili & Salsa Cook-off competition is open to amateurs and professionals of ALL AGES, and offers companies, organizations, and individuals the opportunity to compete in an exciting and fun environment!
There are five cooking competition categories: Judges Red Chili, Judges Non-Traditional, Judges Salsa, People’s Choice Chili, and People’s Choice Salsa. The Team Spirit award is not solely about the taste of the food, but how well the team embodies the spirit of the cook-off through their presentation, team costumes, decorations, and overall attitude!
Live music at the Gazebo kicks off at 10 a.m. with Scenic Highway Band, followed by Chris LeBlanc & Friends at 11:15 a.m., and Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters at 1 p.m. Chairs and blankets welcome.
TONS OF FUN DURING THE DAY:
- Chili & Salsa Tasting
- Arts and Crafts Market
- Kids Zone with face painting, crafts, & games
- Food Trucks
- Live music
All proceeds benefit the Lane Foundation. The 2025 Code Red Chili & Salsa Cook-off is presented by Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, DPI Anesthesia, GP Credit Union, Hughes Mechanical, Bank of Zachary, Milton J. Womack Construction, and the City of Zachary. Media partners are Scott Innes Morning, Classic Hits 103.3, and the Zachary Post/Feliciana Explorer.
To enter the chili and/or salsa competitions, or for more information on the event, please contact Theresa Payment at tpayment@lanermc.org or 225-658-6699.
