The 2026 Cajun Throwdown at Bayou Fest is a premier competitive cooking event held on April 10–11, 2026, at Mac McGaffey Highland Bayou Park in La Marque, Texas. Hosted by the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce, this family-friendly festival features a high-stakes competition with over $22,000 in total prize money across various categories. Proceeds from the event benefit local communities and the UTMB Pediatric NICU through the BTR Caring for Kids Endowment.