Mardi Gras and Gumbo Festival This Saturday!

On Saturday, February 18^th from 1 to 5 PM, Raylen Vineyards and Winery in Davie County will host its ninth annual Fat Saturday Mardi Gras and Gumbo Festival.

Celebrate the energy of Mardi Gras with the musical entertainment provided by the Swamp Cats, a New Orleans style Jazz band, enjoy a savory bowl of spicy hot Gumbo provided by the Full Moon Oyster Bar and a glass of fine wine from the Raylen Winery.

The Swamp Cats are great performers with a huge following in the southeast.  “We like to involve our audiences and encourage caterwauling during our concerts,” notes the Swamp Cats leader, Paul “Doc” Fribush. “Everybody in the band steps up for a turn at the mike or is allowed space to stretch out on the instrument of his choice.”

$15 admission includes beads, wine, gumbo and parking.  You are welcome to bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets, but no pets or coolers.