Gumbo Challenge along Flagler Avenue!

Grab a spoon and stroll Flagler Avenue for the most flavorful day of the year — The New Smyrna Beach Gumbo Challenge! Taking place on Saturday, February 14th, 2026, from 1–5pm.

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Patrons will enjoy multiple styles and savory Gumbos along Flagler Avenue host locations! After tasting, cast your vote for the best Gumbo — winning hosts will win the coveted “Best at the Beach” awards! Participation is $20 and guaranteed to be a tasty, good time!

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Just like our other Food Challenges on Flagler Avenue, you’ll use your tasting passport to visit each host location and try one sample of Gumbo! Pick up your passport at the Welcome Porch (401 Flagler Avenue, at the corner of S. Cooper Street & Flagler Avenue) on the day of the event.

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DAY OF, CASH ONLY - LIMITED PASSPORTS will be for sale on the day of the event, starting at 12:30pm, however, we strongly suggest pre-ordering your passport here on Eventbrite as WE WILL SELL OUT!

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Make it a weekend stay! Multiple beautiful accommodations along Flagler Avenue in the middle of all the fun, check all of them out here: -

Parking is plentiful throughout the Flagler Avenue arts-entertainment-shopping district on pocket parking lots, side streets, and lots behind many of the businesses.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Flagler Avenue, Flagler Ave., New Smyrna Beach, United States

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