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Follow on Google News | 6th Annual Baton Rouge Soul Food FestivalTwo Days of Soul Food, Gospel, Christian, Soul and R&B Music, Cooking Contest and Pioneer Award Winner.
By: Henry Turner Jr's Listening Room Museum Foundation The stage lineup iincludes Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor and the Listening Room All-Stars Larry "LZ" Dillon, Jim Masters and Ervin "Maestro" Foster, Kelton 'Nspire Harper and the Motivational Band, Pastor Leon Hitchens, Owen Scott, Xavie Shorts, Kevin White, poet Sir AP, comedian Eddie "Cool" Deemer and country singer Susie Shepard., Special guests include motivational rapper Priceless Lion from Nebraska, Gospel rapper Mike Da'Kidd, and direct from Las Vegas headliner and old school R&B jazz singer Freddie B. The Soul Food Cooking Competition highlights regional favorites from Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida. Categories include Meats, Vegetable and Side Dishes, Breads and Desserts, Appetizers and Soups, Beverage and Ices. Criteria includes Presentation, Taste, and the Story or History behind each dish. Ten entrants in each category will be pre-selected by the Soul Food screening committee. Upon acceptance the entry fee is $20.00, $30.00 for walk-ups, if slots are available. Contestants need to bring enough food for six people the day of their judging. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded in each category. For more information call 225-802-9681 or visit http://www.brsoulfoodfest.com. The Pioneer Award for contributions to the Soul Food industry will be announced closer to the date. Past winners include Joe Delpit owner of the Chicken Shack, Cynthia Green of Owen's Grocery and Market, Ricky and Kawanda Griffin of Lizzie's Restaurant and Miss Dee of D's Southern Soul Café. A Pre-party will be held on Thursday, May 18 at Henry Turner Jr.'s Listening Room located at 2733 North Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, from 7:00pm midnight. Admission is $30.00 and includes a Soul Food buffet and No-host bar. So get ready for great food from Louisiana and its surrounding southern neighbors, incredible music from local and national touring musicians and lots of fun next to the USS Kidd on Saturday and Sunday, May 20 and 21 at the 6th Annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival! End
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