By Paige Gurgainers

Historic Main Street will be hosting a jambalaya cook-off Saturday, November 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Minden Civic Center parking lot.  

Jambin’ on Main will feature great food, Cajun and Zydeco music and Louisiana beer.  

This event will simultaneously take place during the annual Main to Main. 

“Main to Main is always busy, so we hope this event will just further increase foot traffic downtown,” said Minden Main Street Board Chairman Shawn Hatcher.  

They will be awarding first, second and third places along with People’s Choice. 

Taste testing and judging for People’s Choice will begin at 11 a.m. Tasting cups will be $5. They are also on the hunt for official judges. 

If you’re interested in judging or cooking, you can sign up by emailing mainstreet@mindenusa.com. It is $100 per four-man team to participate.