Hosted every year on Memorial Day weekend, the Jambalaya Festival is a don’t-miss event in Gonzales. Several cooks will be stirring the pot at this annual festival, which includes carnival games, rides, and a variety of food! Stay and watch as the best jambalaya cook is crowned as the king of cooks! The festival takes place at 120 S. Irma Blvd. from May 24 to May 26. Free entry and free parking is available. ■ jambalayafestival.net

This article was originally published in May 2024.