Gumbo Throw Down

[duckman1911]

Since interest is building I thought I would throw this out.
Preliminary ideas. Looking for input from anyone considering this. Please..

1. Solo effort or helper/teams allowed? If so should helper/team members be required to pay a full or partial entry fee?
2. Fowl based gumbo(chicken, duck, turkey, etc). No seafood.
3. Meat, veggies, and stock can be prepped before hand. Again no seafood.
4. All other cooking must be done on site.
5. Roux cannot come from a jar. Must be cooked on site by you.
6. $20 entry fee.
7. Minimum amount of gumbo per contestant or just do what you are comfortable with? Consider this one carefully as it may be our downfall. See below thought.
8. Judges pick top 3 gumbos and peoples choice(via ticket sales) determine 1st, 2cnd, 3rd places. Cook a small gumbo and you may be the best but screw yourself by running out and lacking sales.
9. February and Laffeyette seem realistic to everyone?


Working on a supplier for everyones cups.
Looking for input from you guys.