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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 12, 2024

CVB Contact: Sheila Snow
Phone: 318.503.8329
E-mail: ssnow@monroe-westmonroe.org

Discover Monroe-West Monroe and Chef Cory Bahr host First Annual Up Yonder Food & Wine Festival May 31st

Monroe, LA- Join us for the first annual Up Yonder Food & Wine Festival hosted by Discover Monroe-West Monroe and Chef Cory Bahr. This festival will be in conjunction with the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off held on May 31st at Bayou Pointe from 6 pm – 10 pm.

Indulge in a feast of flavors at the Up Yonder Food & Wine Festival! Taste unique dishes from your favorite local restaurants and regional guest chefs while enjoying the seafood cook-off. Attendees can look forward to a variety of flavors, textures, and culinary delights, as each chef brings their unique flair to the table. Drinks will be provided by our local beverage partners. Whether you're a seasoned food critic or simply someone who appreciates good food, the Up Yonder Food & Wine Festival offers something for everyone.

“This is an opportunity to bring together culinary talent, not only locally but regionally to experience Northeast Louisiana. This has been a dream of mine to share with our community,” said Chef Cory Bahr.

The Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off, hosted by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, will feature 12 chefs from around the state competing to become the next Seafood Cook-Off king or queen. The winner will move on to compete in the Great American Seafood Cook-Off. Who will this year’s Seafood King or Queen be? The deadline for chefs to apply to compete is May 1. Contestants will be notified of their eligibility by May 3. Click here to enter for a chance to compete in this year’s Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off.

Stay tuned for restaurant announcements. All ticket proceeds will benefit a tourism hospitality scholarship program. Tickets go on sale April 16th.

For more information, please call 318-387-5691 or visit monroe-westmonroe.org.

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Discover Monroe-West Monroe promotes Ouachita Parish as a destination for leisure travel, conventions, meetings, and sporting events creating a positive economic impact for our local community through increased visitor spending and sales tax collections. For more information about Discover Monroe-West Monroe, visit www.monroe-westmonroe.org.