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This years' festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18 at EBRPL-Main Library at 7711 Goodwood Boulevard. This 2-day annual festival is family oriented event and provides entertainment, a kid friendly environment and good soul food cooking. It creates an opportunity for the people of Louisiana and surrounding areas a place to show off their soul food cooking skills in several categories in a judged competition, as well as showcase their talents in the entertainment and arts and crafts fields.
2024 Soul Food Cooking Contest Winners
Meats and Fish
1st Place
Heart 2 Soul Nola-Fried Ribs
2nd Place
Oh! My Goodness Catering & Take Out
Pork Ribs
3rd Place
Meat Master’s BBQ-Pulled Pork
Vegetables and Sides
1st Place
Angel Weeks-Ottie’s Pimento Cheese
2nd Place
Oh! My Goodness Catering & Take Out
Baked Beans
3rd Place
Heart 2 Soul Nola-Lobster Mac and Cheese
Desserts
1st Place-Heart 2 Soul Nola
Sweet Potato Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce
2nd Place-Carr’s Praline Candy
Mouse Ears
3rd Place-The Desert Experience
Apple Caramel Pecan Cheese Cake
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Owen's Grocery Deli and Market - Cynthia Green
The Pioneer Award
2025 Award Honoree
The Pioneer Award for contributions to the Soul Food industry is Cynthia Green of Owen’s Grocery Deli and Market. Founded in 1938 by her parents, David and Emma Owens, Mrs. Green and her family took over the establishment in 1979. Over the years the store evolved into a deli known for its home style breakfasts and lunches. Located in the Valley Park area community service work includes providing the elderly and needy families with hot meals.
The market is located at 2444 Balis Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Phone is 225-926-5831.
For more information log on to https://www.facebook.com/owenssoulfood/.
The Award Presentation will take place Saturday, May 17 at 5:20pm.
