Centenary’s culinary-themed fundraiser “Beast Feast” returns May 2
Centenary’s Office of Alumni & Family Relations is thrilled to present this year's iteration of the fan-favorite fundraiser “Beast Feast: Something for Everyone” on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 4:30PM to 7:00PM, on Jones-Rice Field at Centenary College.
Consistently an alumni, student and community favorite, this unique event serves up “off-the-menu" culinary creations alongside classic southern cuisine, all paired with bottomless craft beer and specialty cocktails. Notably, all food is prepared by local cook teams demonstrating their love for community and education. Every ticket sold directly supports Centenary College student scholarships.
“So far, we have quite the menu, including smoked brisket sliders, crawfish cornbread, game bird gumbo, and ‘lava fried rice,’ a dish by a last-year-favorite cook team: ‘Pepper Pals’,” said Hannah Rachal-Hughes, director of Alumni and Family Relations.
Vegan/Vegetarian-friendly dishes like Garlic Fried Rice, Basil Fried Rice and more will be up for grabs as well.
“With both local craft beer and domestic beer on tap, plus a specialty cocktail prepared by our friends at Don Q Rum, we plan on having all bases covered,” said Rachal-Hughes.
To add even more excitement to the event, each cook team competes for the coveted Best of Beast Feast title, as voted by attendees!
“This event is the perfect blend of what we value most — community, connection, and we add in a dash of friendly competition for good measure,” said Rachal-Hughes. “We're thrilled to welcome alumni, families, and neighbors for an afternoon of great food and even better company, all for a great cause.”
Tickets for Beast Feast are $40 in advance and $50 at the door, with free admission for children 12 and under. Each ticket includes sample-sized portions from all food vendors and unlimited beverages, may that be sodas, bottled water, tap beer, and specialty cocktails.
The event is made possible thanks to the generous support from an array of sponsors.
- Presenting sponsor: Origin Bank
- Gold sponsors: National Management Resources, Ark-La-Tex Tents, Louisiana Beef Industry Council
- Silver sponsors: Louisiana Seafood, Eagle Distributing, Sodexo, Dillas
- Bronze: Boyett, Coca-Cola
- Friends: Chick-fil-A, Thrifty, Whole Foods, Down Home Sausage, Farmer's Seafood, Dr. Cory Wikan, Scott & Anne Pugh
For a full list of sponsors, to purchase tickets, or to sign up as a volunteer, please visit centenarybeastfeast.com. For additional questions, please contact Hannah Rachal-Hughes at hcrachal@centenary.edu or call 318.869.5115