Daxton's Heart Warriors will host its Inaugural Black Pot Cookoff on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Enos Derbonne Sports Facility in South Lake Charles. Get our free mobile appCast Iron Pot (Mike Soileau) Cast Iron Pot (Mike Soileau)Cooking teams will compete in three unique divisions: Woods & Wilderness (wild game), Surf & Shore (seafood), and Pasture & Pen (beef, pork, or chicken). Every dish must be prepared entirely in or on cast iron cookware, highlighting the tradition of black pot cooking. Read More: Best Farmers' Markets In SWLAGumbo (Photo by Mike Soileau TSM) Gumbo (Photo by Mike Soileau TSM)Registration is $100 per team for each category entered, and competitors may enter more than one division. Black Pot Cookoff Dillion Larimore Black Pot Cookoff Dillion LarimoreWhether you're competing for bragging rights or simply coming to enjoy a day of incredible food, the inaugural Black Pot Cookoff promises to be one of Lake Charles' tastiest charitable events of the year.