City of Conyers and Rockdale County Create Family-Friendly Cajun Beats & Eats Festival Saturday
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
The 1st Annual Cajun Beats & Eats Festival is set to bring the vibrant flavors, sounds, and culture of Louisiana to Georgia! Hosted by the Georgia Regional Sports Council in collaboration with the City of Conyers and Rockdale County, this family-friendly festival promises an unforgettable experience packed with live music, authentic Creole and Cajun cuisine, a high-stakes Gumbo Competition, and much more.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Gumbo Competition: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Georgia International Horse Park, 1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway, Conyers, GA 30013
Festival Highlights:
Live Music from top regional and national artists – check them out here
Creole & Cajun Cuisine from renowned restaurants and food trucks
Gumbo Competition featuring professional and semi-professional chefs - check them out here
Beverage Sales, including alcohol
Sports Activities & Demonstrations
Makers Market showcasing artisan goods
Kids’ Area with family-friendly activities
Featured Gumbo Chefs:
A lineup of culinary experts will showcase their skills in the highly anticipated Gumbo Competition, including:
- Chef Julian Baker – A seasoned chef with a passion for Louisiana cuisine and extensive experience in Atlanta’s top restaurants.
- Chef TwiWanda DeVauld-Bryant – Known as "The Magnolia Peach," she blends Southern comfort food with global culinary influences.
- Chef Paul Harris – An award-winning chef from Nevis, with 30 years of fine dining expertise.
- Chef Desmond Jerrod – A U.S. Army and Navy veteran specializing in international BBQ.
- Marc Wegman – A restaurateur with decades of experience in authentic Louisiana cooking.
AND STUDENT CHEFS:
- Chef Cameron Byron
Cameron Byron’s culinary passion was sparked by his grandmother and nurtured under the mentorship of Certified Master Chef Shular. A dedicated aspiring master chef, he captains his high school’s culinary team and helps run his mother’s catering business. - Carlos Windham
Carlos Windham, an 11th grader at Stephenson High School, has been cooking since age four, inspired by time spent in the kitchen with his grandmother and great-grandmother. Now, he continues their legacy while adding his own creative touch. With a passion for food and a strong foundation in math and science, Carlos dreams of developing sustainable farm-to-table programs that promote accessibility and community health.
Ticket Information:
Early Bird General Admission: $10 (Limited to the first 500 tickets)
General Admission: $20
Kids 10 & Under: FREE Admission
Gumbo Competition & Tasting Ticket: $35 (Includes entry, parking, and tasting tokens for a minimum of six samples)
Tickets Available at: https://www.freshtix.com/events/cajun-beats-eats-festival
Produced & Sponsored By:
Produced by: Georgia Regional Sports Council
Sponsored by: City of Conyers and Rockdale County
