History and culture collide at Jeanerette’s 3rd Annual Creole Festival & Gumbo Cook-Off

History and culture collide at Jeanerette’s 3rd Annual Creole Festival & Gumbo Cook-Off

The Third Annual Creole Festival and Gumbo Cook-Off will be held this weekend at the historic Albania Mansion, located just outside of Jeanerette in St. Mary Parish. The event is expected to draw large crowds, though some are grappling with mixed emotions about attending due to the venue's complex history. "One of my friends in particular was like 'I can't believe you would buy that place,'" said Albania Mansion owner and New Orleans native, Liz…