Savor the Flavor
6th Annual Gravy Bowl Cook-Off Comes to Ashland
Sasha Bush
The Ashland Beacon
Get ready to roll up your sleeves, grab a biscuit, and dive into the deliciousness of the 6th Annual Gravy Bowl Cook-Off—the ultimate food competition that will leave your taste buds begging for more! Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., because the annual Gravy Bowl is returning to Ashland, and it’s bringing all the flavor, fun, and fierce competition you can handle.
This year’s Gravy Bowl promises to be one for the books as top chefs and culinary teams from across the region battle it out for the title of Gravy Champion. Ashland’s esteemed Mayor, Chuck Charles, shared his thoughts about this delicious event, “I am very excited about this year’s Gravy Bowl! It is such a unique event that brings our community together. I have been to the event several times and even judged early on. I love to see the different and unique recipes for gravy.” Charles shared that his love of delicious gravies and stated that his grandmother taught him how to make gravy when he was younger.
Whether you’re a die-hard gravy fan or just in it for the fun, this is the event you need to be at. The competitors? They're the best of the best, and they’re ready to show off their sauce skills in a culinary cook-off like no other. Get ready to meet the teams that are bringing their A-game:
Member's Choice Credit Union
Pigs Blanket
Hillbilly Hibachi
Ervena Howard - Advantage Plus Realty
Sandy's Racing and Gaming
Ashland Fire Department
Each of these teams has something special in store for your taste buds. From savory, rich gravies to spicy, unexpected twists, expect to find a wide variety of flavors that will keep you coming back for more.
And here’s the best part: your $20 ticket gets you all-you-can-eat biscuits and gravy. Yes, you read that right. Forget those days of having to pick and choose your samples—this year, it’s all-you-can-eat! Grab a biscuit, dunk it into a steaming bowl of gravy, and taste your way through every competitor’s creation. There’s no limit to how many heaping plates you can devour, so be sure to bring your appetite (and maybe an elastic waistband)!
But wait, it’s not just the crowd that will decide the winning gravy—there’s a secret panel of expert judges who will be tasting and evaluating the entries to crown the ultimate champion. What’s their secret? You’ll have to wait and see! The competition will be fierce, and the stakes are high, but there can only be one winner. Will your favorite team take home the coveted Grand Prize Trophy?
The Gravy Bowl isn’t just about food—it’s about bringing the community together to share in some good old-fashioned fun. Mayor Charles noted, “I love to see different events like the Gravy Bowl that bring people out into the community. Both the contestants and the audience have a great time! Whether you’re cheering on your favorite team, hanging out with friends, or simply enjoying the vibrant atmosphere, this event is sure to deliver a day full of smiles, laughter, and of course, gravy.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, February 8
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Ashland Train Depot
Tickets: $20 (includes all-you-can-eat biscuits and gravy)
Tickets are going fast, so don’t wait! Head to www.visitaky.com/gravybowl to grab yours before they sell out.
Whether you’re a gravy enthusiast or just looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday, the Gravy Bowl Cook-Off is an event you won’t want to miss. So, round up your friends, bring your appetite, and prepare for a gravy-filled day of delicious competition. See you there!
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