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COMPETITION OVERVIEW
NOVEMBER 8-12, 2017
ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA

Everyone loves a great hamburger. The perfect ratio of burger to bun, the selection of choice ingredients and the overall personality of the burger maestro are all major factors in determining whether any hamburger is worthy of the label ‘great’.

At the World Burger Championship, 50 of the world’s best hamburgers and their cooks, as determined by competitions and publications across the country, will receive automatic invitations to enter and compete at The World Food Championships.  Home cooks, restaurateurs and chefs will all compete to see whose cuisine reigns supreme.

WORLD BURGER CHAMPIONSHIP
$10,000 GRAND PRIZE

Schedule and Rules

Competition Structure

The World Food Championships will feature three rounds of competition.  
Signature Dish:  competitors will create their best recipe for judging within each category.  
Structured Build:  this round separates the contenders from the pretenders by forcing everyone to create their own spin on the same basic dish.  
Infused Ingredient:  the top competitors in each category will face off for culinary supremacy using the same ingredient in their final category dish.

2016 Competitor Packets 

Competition Schedule and Rules

The World Burger Championship will be limited to the first 50 entrants who are fully qualified, registered and confirmed. Any qualified entrant who wants to compete after the field is full must seek a special exemption from the WFC competition committee.

The following event is an International Qualifier for the 2017 World Burger Championship: 
Canadian Food Championships - Edmonton, AB Canada - 7/21/17-7/23/17

Dominican Food Championships - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - 9/23/17

The following events are Preferred Qualifiers for the 2017 World Burger Championship:
Atlanta Burger Wars - Judge's Choice - Atlanta, GA - 5/6/17

Atlanta Burger Wars - People's Choice
 - Atlanta, GA - 5/6/17

Bands, Burgers & Brews Burger Throwdown 
- Charleston, SC - 5/22/17


Cumberland Plateau BBQ Cookoff & Cruise-In
 - Jamestown, TN - 7/8/17-7/9/17

Saucy Mama's 2017 Recipe Contest - Online - April, 2017

Taste of America - 1st Place - Online - 6/1/17-7/5/17

Zoofari - Burgers, Brews & Bands - Billings, MT - August 18, 2017


The following events are Elite Qualifiers for the 2017 World Burger Championship:
Food Champ Online Recipe Contests - Online - Monthly

Wild Card Elite Division - Online - 4/5/17-10/1/17

The following competitions are automatic qualifiers for the 2017 World Burger Championship:

United States Events

Event Location Date
Culinary Fight ClubVarious Locations, US
Culinary Fight Club - BurgerVarious Locations, US
Waitlisted World Burger ChampionshipUSNov 8, 2017
2016 World Burger Champion - Brad HalstenOrange Beach, AL, US
2016 World Burger Championship - Top Ten - 3rd PlaceOrange Beach, AL, US
2016 World Burger Championship - Top Ten - 4th PlaceOrange Beach, AL, US
2016 World Burger Championship - Top Ten - 5th PlaceOrange Beach, AL, US
2016 World Burger Championship - Top Ten - 6th PlaceOrange Beach, AL, US
2016 World Burger Championship - Top Ten - 7th PlaceOrange Beach, AL, US
2016 World Burger Championship - Top Ten - 8th PlaceOrange Beach, AL, US
2016 World Burger Championship - Top Ten - 9th PlaceOrange Beach, AL, US
2016 World Burger Championship - Top Ten - Tenth PlaceOrange Beach, AL, US
Just A Pinch - WFC Top Ten Burger - Tenth PlaceOrange Beach, AL, US
FCJC Burger Invitation - David CalkinsOrange Beach, AL, US
Birmingham Burger FestBirmingham, AL, USJul 29, 2017
JBF Blended Burger Project - Alabama - Pat Harrison's Hamburger KingMontgomery, AL, USMay 29, 2017
Scottsdale Burger Battle - Judge's ChoiceScottsdale, AZ, USMar 9, 2017
Scottsdale Burger Battle - People's ChoiceScottsdale, AZ, USMar 9, 2017
Sutter Home's Build A Better Burger - Grand Prize WinnerSt. Helena, CA, USOct 5, 2016
Mammoth Burger Battle (previously 395 Burger Battle)Mammoth Lakes, CA, USJul 30, 2017
Colorado Burger Summit - 2016 Winner - Steamies Burger BarCopper Mountain, CO, USAug 19, 2017
Burger Beast Burgie Awards - Best BurgerHialeah, FL, USOct 21, 2016
Boca Burger Battle - Grillmaster (Judge's Choice)Boca Raton, FL, USJul 15, 2017
Boca Burger Battle (People's Choice)Boca Raton, FL, USJul 15, 2017
2015 World Burger Champion - Rusty JohnsonKissimmee, FL, US
Flora-Bama Yacht Club Wild Chef Throwdown (Burger competition)Perdido Key, FL, USJun 2, 2017
Atlanta Burger Wars - Individual category winnerAtlanta, GA, USMay 6, 2017
Atlanta Burger Wars - Judge's ChoiceAtlanta, GA, USMay 6, 2017
Atlanta Burger Wars - People's ChoiceAtlanta, GA, USMay 6, 2017
QC Tailgate Cookoff - Blackie LeBarge BBQ Challenge (Burger competition)Argo Corners, IA, USMay 6, 2017
Indy Burger Battle - (Judge's Choice)Indianapolis, IN, USAug 5, 2017
Indy Burger Battle (People's Choice)Indianapolis, IN, USAug 5, 2017
American Royal - Open - Sausage CompetitionKansas City, KS, USOct 30, 2016
American Royal - Open - Sausage CompetitionKansas City, KS, USAug 31, 2017
Burger BashRoyal Oak, MI, USJun 9, 2017
Burger Bash (People's Choice)Royal Oak, MI, USJun 9, 2017
Steer & Beer FestivalKansas City, MO, USAug 5, 2017
The Pitch Burger WeekKansas City, MO, USAug 5, 2017
Zoofari -- Burgers, Brews and BandsBillings, MT, USAug 18, 2017
WNC Battle of the BurgerAsheville, NC, USJul 9, 2017
2012 World Burger Champion - Jason StuckiLas Vegas, NV, US
2013 World Burger Champion - Wade FortinLas Vegas, NV, US
2014 World Burger Champion - Wade FortinLas Vegas, NV, US
2013 World Food Champion - Dave ElliottLas Vegas, NV, US
National Hamburger FestivalBuffalo, NY, USAug 12, 2017
JBF Blended Burger ProjectNew York, NY, USMay 29, 2017
Culinary Fight Club - NY Bull Burger BattleNew York, NY, USJul 29, 2017
Burger Bash & Dash of Northwest OhioToledo, OH, USJun 24, 2017
Cincinnati CityBeat - Burger WeekCincinnati, OH, USJul 17, 2017
Black Elk Brisket Burnout - Burger Competition WinnerMiami, OK, USMay 6, 2017
Best Burger in the ValleyONLINE, USJan 1, 2017
Saucy Mama's 2017 Recipe ContestONLINE, USApr 26, 2017
April Fools AQ - 2nd Place - BurgerONLINE, USMar 17, 2017
Bubba Burger Online Contest - Burger - 1st PlaceONLINE, USJun 5, 2017
Bubba Burger Online Contest - Burger - 2nd PlaceONLINE, USJun 5, 2017
Bubba Burger Online Contest - Burger - 3rd PlaceONLINE, USJun 5, 2017
Bubba Burger Online Contest - Burger - 4th PlaceONLINE, USJun 5, 2017
Bubba Burger Online Contest - Burger - 5th PlaceONLINE, USJun 5, 2017
TOA - Fiesta Seasonings - First PlaceONLINE, USJul 24, 2017
Bands, Burgers & Brews Burger ThrowdownCharleston, SC, USMay 22, 2017
Sioux Falls Downtown Burger BattleSioux Falls, SD, USJan 2, 2017
Nashville Scene Burger WeekNashville, TN, USJul 17, 2017
Nashville Lifestyle's Battle of the BurgerNashville, TN, USApr 20, 2017
Best Memphis Burger Fest - Best Burger (Last Burger on Earth)Memphis, TN, USAug 28, 2016
Best Memphis Burger Fest - Best Specialty BurgerMemphis, TN, USAug 28, 2016
Greater Upper Cumberland Burger Battle - Judge's ChoiceCookeville, TN, USJul 4, 2017
Greater Upper Cumberland Burger Battle - People's ChoiceCookeville, TN, USJul 4, 2017

International Events

Event Location Date
Canadian Food Championships - Burger - 1st and 2nd PlaceEdmonton, AB, CAJul 21, 2017
Dominican Food ChampionshipsSanto Domingo, DOSep 23, 2017
Special Invitation - Exec Chef Gnana Kiruba KaranBangalore, IN
Smokin' Hot BBQ San Juan (Burger competition) - Puerto RicoRio Grande, PRFeb 18, 2017
Tony Stone Low and Slow (Burger competition) - The NetherlandsHoofdorp, NLJun 3, 2017
Best Burgerbar Amsterdam by Esquire MagazineAmsterdam, NLApr 1, 2016
Q-Fest (Burger competition) - United KingdomDevon, GBApr 28, 2017
Grillstock Festival - (Burger competition) - United KingdomBristol, GBJul 1, 2017
2017 National Burger Awards - Best Burger – United KingdomLondon, GBFeb 22, 2017