Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce’s
15th Annual
World’s Championship Shrimp Cook-offDozens of contestants and thousands of attendees will be treated to world famous shrimp recipes and a wide variety of family entertainment at the 15th Annual World’s Championship Shrimp Cookoff, scheduled to be held in Port Isabel, Sunday, November 2 from 10:30 am to 6 pm. Admission: $4.00 (adults); $2.00 (children 10 years & under).
The annual festival is a favorite among area residents and visitors and tests the skills of amateur and professional chefs from throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Contestants are judged on appearance, aroma and taste of their specialty dishes. Samples are available to attendees at a modest fee.
In addition to great food and a variety of vendors, the festival also offers live music by “The Agency” and activities for kids of all ages. Original artwork, gifts and collectibles can all be found in one location.
If you would like to bring your message to the more than 5,000 people expected at the 15th Annual World’s Championship Shrimp Cookoff, please contact the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-527-6102 or by email to: director@portisabel.org. For more information, please see the attached sponsorship benefits table.
2007 Winners
PROFESSIONAL DIVISION1st: Las Olas / Peninsula 2nd: Cap'n Roys 3rd: Gabriella's 3rd: Garcia's SPI AMATEUR DIVISION1st: Breaux from the Bayou 2nd: TSTC-La Nincalli's 3rd: Stone Court Cafe SHOWMANSHIP Las Olas / PeninsulaPictured left are the 2007 Cookoff winners: (top left) 1st Place Professional Winners, Las Olas / Peninsula, South Padre Island, (middle) 1st Place Amateur Winners, Breaux from the Bayou, (bottom) Las Olas / Peninsula, South Padre Island.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPECIAL SPONSORS AND VOLUNTEERS! Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce • 421 E. Queen Isabella Blvd. • Port Isabel, Tx. 78578
www.portisabel.org • director@portisabel.org • 956-943-2262 • 800-527-6102