(Fulshear, TX – Nov. 2, 2023) — Cross Creek Ranch will play host to gumbo “krewes” competing for a good cause when the Fulshear Police Foundation Gumbo Cook-Off returns to the Fulshear community, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at 6450 Cross Creek Bend Lane.
Gumbo teams must cook and present a minimum of 10 gallons of gumbo. It must be made from scratch except for the roux which can be pre-made. Creations are judged on aroma, consistency, color, taste and aftertaste. Trophies will be awarded for first, second and third place.
The teams also host independent fundraisers such as games and raffles before and during the event, said event organizer Derek Einkauf. The money raised is donated to the foundation.
“There is a ‘Lagniappe’ award which has become the most coveted award of the event,” Einkauf said. “This award is given to the team that donates the most money to the foundation.”
Attendees can purchase voting tickets that can be given them to the team of their choice. Silent and live auctions raise additional funds.
The proceeds are used to promote community involvement and provide needed equipment, training and technology. Past purchases have included body cameras, individual triage kits, training, workout equipment, Citizens Police Academy, lockers and more.
In addition to sampling the various gumbos, attendees will enjoy live Zydeco music, a silent auction, food vendors, fire trucks, police vehicles and more. Admission is free.
Learn more at www.crosscreektexas.com.
The annual Gumbo Cook-Off benefiting the Fulshear Police Foundation is 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. The public is invited.
About Cross Creek Ranch
Cross Creek Ranch is a 3,200-acre master-planned community by The Johnson Development Corp. located in Fulshear, just minutes west of the Grand Parkway off FM 1093. The community offers amenities including the Adventure Island Water Park, a boardwalk overlooking a community wildlife and bird sanctuary, miles of hike-and-bike trails and the one-acre Canine Commons dog park with separate areas dedicated for larger and smaller breeds. It also is home to a spacious fitness center and sports complex with tennis courts, basketball court, sand volleyball court and playgrounds for all ages.
About Johnson Development
Johnson Development is a nationally recognized, award-winning residential and commercial land development company. Now celebrating 48 years, the company has set the standard for successful master-planned communities in Houston, Atlanta, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and other markets around the country. Johnson Development’s impressive collection includes the Houston-area communities of Riverstone, Sienna, Woodforest, Cross Creek Ranch, Grand Central Park, Veranda, Harvest Green, Imperial, Edgewater, Cross Creek West, Jordan Ranch and Tuscan Lakes. The company also is developing Viridian and Trinity Falls in Dallas-Fort Worth, Lake Arrowhead in Atlanta, and Bryson in the Austin-area. An affiliate of Johnson Development — Johnson Development Services — manages development of boutique communities within the Johnson portfolio, including Amira and Candela. For more information on Johnson Development, visit www.johnsondevelopment.com.
