Local Chefs compete to win prizes and tempt your palette. Fun and Prizes! mARTi Gras celebration. Fun was had by all.

Want a rousing good time for a good cause?  Come to this year's annual Cajun Cookoffl.   Amazing musicians and tantalizing treats prepared by local chefs in the spirit of grand ole New Orleans. 

The Cajun Cook-off and Street Festival will be held February 21st in Downtown Coeur d’ Alene.  Music, food and revelry for a good cause. Buy your tickets early!!! You can buy your tickets at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store on 108 E Walnut, the Coeur d' Alene Resort, or click on the PayPal button on the bottom of this page. Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door

Over the last 10 years, the mARTi Gras has been Art on the Edge’s primary fundraiser. In 2003, we added the Cajun Cookoff.  Chefs from local restaurants compete for top honors in cajun cookery, as revelers have a sampling of tasty Louisiana cuisine. 

Featured Chefs from Bonsai Bistro, Brix, Café Trinity, Moon Time, Crickets, Angelo’s Ristorante, Eddies Bar and Grill, Greenbriar Inn & Catering, Café Carmbola, Bakery by the Lake, and more.