ORANGE BEACH — If you like gumbo and you like competition and you like live music and being outdoors in the spring and mom — who doesn’t like mom? — then you’re likely to like the LA Gumbo Fest.

LA stands for two things, Lower Alabama and Louisiana, and the two will battle for the title of best gumbo.

The festival is the creation of Restaurateur Bob Baumhower, the famed owner of several restaurant brands under the tent of Aloha Hospitality, and Louisiana Chef John Folse.

The competition will be fierce, resulting in some delicious gumbo.

“Bragging rights are a big deal in these parts, and that goes for chefs, too,” Baumhower said.

The festival also offers arts and crafts vendors and live music.

Sunday is Mother’s Day. Visit the LA Gumbo Festival Facebook page to join the Mama’s Cookin’ Contest. Send a picture of your Mama and share why her cookin’ is the best in LA. One lucky Mama with the most likes will win a three-day stay in the Turquoise Condominium in Orange Beach, a cooking lesson with famous chefs, restaurant gift cards and a spa package.

WHAT: LA Gumbo Festival

WHEN: Friday through Sunday, May 9–11

WHERE: Main Street at The Wharf

COST: $2 for one gumbo ticket, $15 for 20

HOW TO ENTER: $100 entry fee that includes all the ingredients needed for gumbo, plus one team-supplied secret ingredient.

MORE INFORMATION: gumboforlife.com

WEBSITE: gumboforlife.com