The 32nd Annual Jambalaya Jam, benefiting Capital Area United Way and sponsored by Shell will be held at North Blvd Town Square in downtown Baton Rouge on Thursday, October 10 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy cold drinks and live music while sampling jambalaya from nearly 50 competing teams.
We raised a record $156,000 for our local 10-parish community.
Awards were presented to the following:
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1st place team– The Baton Rouge Clinic
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2nd place team– ExxonMobil BRPO
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3rd place team – Triad Electric & Controls
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People's Choice – ExxonMobil BRPP
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Best Appetizer – Methanex
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Team Spirit – Entergy Riverbend
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Community Games corporate winner – BASF
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Community Games non-profit winner –Big Buddy Program
Event Map
Click here for event area map and teams. The Mixed Nuts will begin at 5 p.m.
Tickets
You do not need a ticket to enter the event area. Tickets are sold to sample the jambalaya. Event location N. Blvd Town Square and Lafayette St. outside of Old State Capitol - 222 N. Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70801.
$10 Lunch-to go: Grab a plate of pastalaya, salad , bread and dessert from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. by the beacon in N. Blvd Town Square.
$10 Nightime to-go: Grab a container and fill up to your hearts desire to take home.
$15 All-You-Can Eat: Most popular ticket! Purchase a wristband and sample over 49 teams of jambalaya.
$50 VIP: Enjoy the VIP area with catered food and drinks and also enjoy All-You-Can-Eat.
Coca-Cola products and beer will be sold
Don't forget to check out our Raffle at the event!
Children do not need a ticket. All can be purchased night of event.
2019 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor: Shell
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Entertainment: 
Click here for additional sponsors and Cooking Teams
Volunteers
This event wouldn’t be possible without awesome volunteers in our community! We are in need of group and individual volunteers beginning at 7:30 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. on the day of the event. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Melanie Henderson at melanieh@cauw.org or click here to view volunteer needs.
Kids Zone
New this year ...the Kids Zone (presented by Turner Industries)! Bring the whole family out to enjoy fun activities in our Kids Zone.
In-Kind Sponsors
The Jambalaya Jam wouldn't be possible without our amazing sponsors!
Thank you to the following: Guaranty Media, Baton Rouge Business Report Baton Rouge Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Baton Rouge General, DJ Big Daddy, ExxonMobil, Manship Theater, PODS, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, Regions Bank, Shell and St. Vincent de Paul, and Tsunami
If you would like more information about the Jambalaya Jam, please contact Ashley Montagnino at (225) 382-3502 or ashleym@cauw.org.
