BaconFest MKE

in Milwaukee, WI on February 25, 2024

Bacon Mac & Cheese. Bacon smashed sliders. Bacon stuffed meatballs. Bacon rice crispies treats. Bacon jalapeno poppers. Bacon. More bacon. Sound like foods you’d like in your belly? If so, 102.9 The Hog's Baconfest MKE is for you. The 12th annual event, presented by Farmland and Patrick Cudahy, returns to Potawatomi Casino Hotel on Sunday, Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for another year of meatastic gluttony. PLUS select restaurants will compete for a 2024 Golden Ticket into the Bacon Category! VIEW SITE

SCA Steak Golden Ticket Holder

in Various Locations, on February 29, 2024

Any Any SCA golden ticket holder in Steak is qualified to compete in the Live Fire category at the 2024 World Food Championships in Indianapolis. Claim your spot today! VIEW SITE

The Gulf Coast Beer, Bacon & BBQ Festival

in Gulfport, MS on March 2, 2024

The Gulf Coast Beer, Bacon & BBQ Festival is held at the Hollywood Warehouse where they build movie sets and props and is the perfect backdrop for our event. We sell out each year with over 600 tickets and over 100 vendors and volunteers. Our event is a coast favorite and we have the best time showcasing some of the best Breweries, Restaurants and Chefs that the Coast has to offer. This year's winners in the Bacon and BBQ contests will receive a Golden Ticket to compete at the 2024 World Food Championships! VIEW SITE

Surf & Earth Culinary Competitions

in Ocean City, MD on March 3-4, 2024

The OCHMRA Expo (Ocean City Hotel Motel Restaurant Association) will be home to this exciting new Maryland WFC Qualifier where two Golden Tickets will be awarded in Chef and Seafood. VIEW SITE

The Truffle Masters

in Houston, TX on March 4, 2024

Celebrating 10 years in 2024, The Truffle Masters will host 30 top Houston chefs as they battle it out using one super-lux ingredient – the black truffle. VIEW SITE

Cowtown Burger Showdown

in Fort Worth, TX on March 16, 2024

Who has the best burger in North Texas? The Third Annual Cowtown Burger Showdown aims to find out! This is a family-friendly event. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Brotherhood For the Fallen, a Texas-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to responding to officer families who have been killed in the line of duty. Two Golden Tickets to compete in WFC 2024 will be awarded. VIEW SITE

Taste of Lake Murray

in Columbia, SC on March 21, 2024

The Lake Murray Country Region’s most popular “Party With A Purpose” is set for March 21, 2024, at the DoubleTree by Hilton! Dance the night away while listening to music from The Voltage Brothers on the main stage and Under the Sun on the outdoor stage. Sample flavors from around the region and vote for your favorite chef to join Team Lake Murray Country at the World Food Championships. VIEW SITE

Iron Fork

in Nashville, TN on April 4, 2024

The Nashville Scene’s 15th Annual Iron Fork, presented by US Foods, returns with top chefs from Music City's best restaurants battling it out to vie for the coveted Iron Fork Champions trophy and entry to the 2024 World Food Championships. This year's catch? All of our competitors have already won Iron Fork before... and now they'll compete as the best of the best to be crowned the Ultimate Iron Fork Champion! VIEW SITE

Battle of the Burger

in Nashville, TN on April 25, 2024

Battle of the Burger is an official World Food Championship Qualifying Event. The “Battle of the Burger Fan Favorite” winner will earn a waived entry to compete in the 2024 World Burger Championships in Indianapolis, November 8 - 12, where they will be one of 20 teams competing for the World Burger Champion title, $10,000 in cash and the opportunity to advance to WFC's Final Table and a $150,000 grand prize. Additionally, the winner will receive (2) VIP Lounge passes to take a break between all the epic culinary action. VIEW SITE

Arkansas Pie Festival

in Cherokee Village, AR on April 27, 2024

The Arkansas Pie Festival is set to return to Cherokee Village on April 29, 2023 as a partner of the World Food Championship, the biggest Food Sport event in the world. As an official qualifying event for WFC, the Arkansas Pie Festival will award one Golden Ticket to its champion making them eligible to compete in the Dessert category at the international cooking tournament this fall. VIEW SITE

Taste of America - Top 5

online on May 1-15, 2024

The World Food Championships’ largest online recipe contest, Taste of America, will be offering up numerous opportunities for automatic qualification or free entry into 2024’s Main Event. Member's Mark is hosting the very first Taste of America of the 2024 Season. The top 5 winners will receive a waived Golden Ticket to compete this year in the category of their choice (and depending on availability)! VIEW SITE

Taste of America - 6 - 10

online on May 1-15, 2024

Sixth through tenth place winners will receive a reduced registration of $250 to compete in the category of their choice (and depending on availability)! VIEW SITE

Taste of America - 16 - 25

online on May 1-15, 2024

Sixteenth through twenty-fifth place winners will receive qualification and non-discounted registration in the category of their choice (and depending on availability)! VIEW SITE

Taste of America - 11 - 15

online on May 1-15, 2024

Eleventh through fifteenth place winners will receive a reduced registration of $500 to compete in the category of their choice (and depending on availability)! VIEW SITE

Get Wild With Wild Rice

in Online Recipe Contest, MN on May 6-June 10, 2024

If you’ve got the “chops” to match your cooking skills against others in a competition of culinary creativity, then you’ll be in for a “wild” (rice) time! Get Wild with Wild Rice Recipe contest is open May 6 – June 10. WFC Golden Ticket into the 2024 World Soup Championship will be awarded. VIEW SITE

SmokeSlam

in Memphis, TN on May 16-18, 2024

ATTENTION BBQ TEAMS - WHO WANTS THAT CROWN? Is it a heavyweight championship competition? A concert? A carnival? A battle royale for braggin’ rights and big bucks? A celebration of all things Q? The best three days of your life? For fans of smoked meat and good times, the answer is all of the above. SmokeSlam will be a barbecue festival like no other – serious about competition and making the event a great experience for teams and guests alike. VIEW SITE

Famous Dave's All-Star Contest - Fresno

in Fresno, CA on May 18, 2024

Famous Dave’s is partnering with the World Food Championships to host BBQ contests at 15 Famous Dave's BBQ locations around the country. In addition to a cash prize purse, this exclusive gateway partnership will award three Golden Tickets per location to compete in the World Barbecue Championship in Indianapolis this November! VIEW SITE

Famous Dave's All-Star Contest - Union Gap

in Union Gap, WA on May 18, 2024

Famous Dave’s is partnering with the World Food Championships to host BBQ contests at 15 Famous Dave's BBQ locations around the country. In addition to a cash prize purse, this exclusive gateway partnership will award three Golden Tickets per location to compete in the World Barbecue Championship in Indianapolis this November! VIEW SITE

Taste of Harford

in Hardford, MD on May 19, 2024

Taste of Harford showcases local restaurants and agricultural producers, including farmers, breweries and wineries. Each of the participants will provide guests with a “taste” of a specialty item determined by the agricultural producer or restaurant. All participants are encouraged to incorporate locally sourced ingredients in their recipes. The winner of the Blue Catfish Best Bite will be awarded a Golden Ticket to compete in the Seafood Category at WFC by the Restaurant Association of Maryland! VIEW SITE

Famous Dave's All-Star Contest - San Jose

in San Jose, CA on May 25, 2024

Famous Dave’s is partnering with the World Food Championships to host BBQ contests at 14 Famous Dave's BBQ locations around the country. In addition to a cash prize purse, this exclusive gateway partnership will award three Golden Tickets per location to compete in the World Barbecue Championship in Indianapolis this November! VIEW SITE

Famous Dave's All-Star Contest - Las Vegas

in Las Vegas, NV on June 1, 2024

Famous Dave’s is partnering with the World Food Championships to host BBQ contests at 14 Famous Dave's BBQ locations around the country. In addition to a cash prize purse, this exclusive gateway partnership will award three Golden Tickets per location to compete in the World Barbecue Championship in Indianapolis this November! VIEW SITE

Battle of the Burgers - Dubai

in Dubai, on June 1, 2024

The World Food Championships - MENA Event is the official sanctioned regional event for culinary contestants across the Middle East & North Africa. Winners of the regional WFC competitions are granted the title of WFC MENA Category Champion and win a Golden Ticket to compete the in Main event in the United States against the best chefs from all over the world. VIEW SITE

Taste of Canada

online on June 6-21, 2024

This fun, virtual Taste of Canada series event is an official 2024 WFC qualifier. Through this contest, participants will be challenged to create their best dish and submit it for judging!! This online recipe contest is open to all Canadian provinces and ends June 21st at 11:59 pm Central. The winners will be announced on WFC's Facebook Page the week of July 1st! VIEW SITE

Miracle League Burger Competition- Little Rock

in Little Rock, AR on June 9, 2024

MLB (Miracle League Burger) Competitions in Little Rock, Sunday, June 11th. The competition is open to Food Enthusiasts, Home Cooks and Professional Chefs who will be stepping up to the plate in hopes of hitting it out of the park with the BEST BURGER in the competition! Judging will be "blind" plus a People's Choice. The overall winner will be awarded a Golden Ticket with entry to compete in the World Burger Championship at the WFC this November in Indianapolis! For more information contact miracleleaguear@yahoo.com. All proceeds benefit the Miracle League of Arkansas, which is a baseball league for kids and adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Miracle League…it’s more than baseball! VIEW SITE

Zoobilation 2024

in Indianapolis, IN on June 14, 2024

The Midwest’s largest black-tie fundraising event, Zoobilation, is also a party with a purpose, supporting the Zoo’s animal conservation mission. The Zoo’s largest single-day fundraiser, Zoobilation helps fund the care of the Zoo’s nearly 1,400 animals and 48,000 plants as well as its global conservation initiatives. Zoobilation guests will sample the finest culinary creations from Central Indiana’s most popular restaurants, all vying for Zoobilation’s coveted people’s choice and blue-ribbon awards and a Golden Ticket to the 2024 World Food Championships! VIEW SITE

Southeastern BBQ Showdown

in Columbia, SC on June 15, 2024

On Saturday, June 15, 30 BBQ teams from across the competition BBQ world will cook and provide samples to the public. One team will win a golden ticket into 2024 World Barbecue Championship! VIEW SITE

Famous Dave's All-Star Contest - Colorado Springs

in Colorado Springs, CO on June 15, 2024

Famous Dave’s is partnering with the World Food Championships to host BBQ contests at 14 Famous Dave's BBQ locations around the country. In addition to a cash prize purse, this exclusive gateway partnership will award three Golden Tickets per location to compete in the World Barbecue Championship in Indianapolis this November! VIEW SITE

Eastside Games Cooking Competition

in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 17, 2024

This is a challenge for a maximum of 10 chefs in Indianapolis, IN with curveball ingredients. $50 registration fee. www.edingames.com/registration.html https://www.kellysfund.org/eastside-games-cooking-competition.html Get ready for the ultimate showdown at the Eastside Games Cooking Competition! Local and regional chefs will go spatula to spatula in a battle royale for the prestigious Golden Ticket to theWorld Food Championships. It's a culinary rollercoaster as chefs kick off with a theme ingredient, then get thrown a curveball and a bonus ingredient halfway through. Watch these kitchen wizards work their magic as they whip up new creations on the fly. And don't miss Chef JJ's live demos, showing off creative ways to use the mystery ingredients and serving up mouthwatering dishes for all to savor. Let the culinary games begin! To enquire about registration, contact treddicks@partamountindy.org. LOCATION CHANGE DUE TO THE US OLYMPIC SWIMMING TRIALS: The event will be held at Paramount Brookside 3020 Nowland Avenue, 46201 VIEW SITE

Famous Dave's All-Star Contest - Long Beach

in Long Beach, CA on June 22, 2024

Famous Dave’s is partnering with the World Food Championships to host BBQ contests at 14 Famous Dave's BBQ locations around the country. In addition to a cash prize purse, this exclusive gateway partnership will award three Golden Tickets per location to compete in the World Barbecue Championship in Indianapolis this November! VIEW SITE

Big Sky Bonanza

in Billings, MT on June 23, 2024

We are scouring the Magic City area for the best of the best entrees for lunch and dinner. Enjoy a live band while the Best Burger competition takes place, with beef sponsored by the Montana Beef Council. The winner of the Big Sky Burger Competition will receive a golden Ticket to participate at this year's World Food Championships in Indianapolis! VIEW SITE

Japan Burger Championship 2024

in Saitama, Japan on June 27-30, 2024

Japan Burger Championship is a hybrid food event combined food festival and cooking competition and an official qualifier of the World Food Championships. Eighteen burger shops passed the qualifying round in Osaka and Tokyo. Now those 18 will face off in Saitama at the Saitama Super Arena and compete for a coveted Golden Ticket to represent Japan at the 2024 World Food Championships. VIEW SITE

World Food Championships Australia

in Melbourne, on June 30-July 2, 2024

World Food Championships Australia is not your typical cooking competition. It is a fierce battle of passionate home cooks all with their sites set to win the ultimate golden ticket and become the gladiator of the LIVE cooking arena! In 2022, Australian World Seafood Champion John McFadden returned victorious from Dallas! Will team Australia be able to do it again in Indy in 2024? VIEW SITE

Golden Ticket Tapas Challenge

in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 8, 2024

This is a challenge for a maximum of 5 chefs in Indianapolis, IN with curveball ingredients. $50 registration fee. https://www.kellysfund.org/golden-ticket-challenge--market-table.html Get ready for a sizzling 90-minute tapas showdown where chefs create the ultimate Tapas treats. But wait, there's a twist! Half an hour in, a surprise ingredient throws them for a loop. To spice things up, an extra bonus ingredient reveals itself at the 45-minute mark, leaving chefs to decide whether or not to go for broke in the final stretch. Judges get served at the 60-minute mark, and then chefs hustle to impress all guests in the last 30 minutes. As guests arrive to a Spanish-themed charcuterie spread and sip on drinks, they'll play a crucial role by voting for the bonus ingredient. The night ends with a feast of tapas creations from each chef, followed by a vote to crown the fan favorite, helping expert judges determine the champion and winner of the coveted Golden Ticket. Let the culinary games begin! VIEW SITE

Nashville Scene Burger Week

in Nashville, TN on July 8-14, 2024

The Nashville Scene’s annual Burger Week is every foodie’s favorite week of the year. Burgers for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Yes please! For one week only, Nashville’s best burger joints will serve up their tastiest burgers for just $7. Customers who dine out at participating restaurants across the city can taste these specialty burgers and vote to crown the best burgers in town. The Scene’s biggest and most beloved food week features unique sponsor activations, passport games to win prizes, a kick-off party and more! VIEW SITE

Famous Dave's All-Star Contest - Hermitage

in Hermitage, TN on July 13, 2024

Famous Dave’s is partnering with the World Food Championships to host BBQ contests at 14 Famous Dave's BBQ locations around the country. In addition to a cash prize purse, this exclusive gateway partnership will award three Golden Tickets per location to compete in the World Barbecue Championship in Indianapolis this November! VIEW SITE

Grilled Cheese Throwdown

in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 20, 2024

July 20, 2024: 6 PM. 6 Chefs: $50 registration fee. https://www.kellysfund.org/grilled-cheese-throwdown.html This gooey affair is a “can’t miss” blast as part of the Holy Cross Wine and Cheese Festival! With a hundred lucky guests turning into cheese connoisseurs, they get to savor scrumptious grilled cheese creations and cast their vote for the best pick. The crowd's choice holds weight in the ultimate decision-making, but wait, there's more! A squad of food gurus will take the popular vote and sprinkle in some “E.A.T. Methodology” magic to crown the ultimate cheese champ and grant them a golden ticket to the World Food Championships! To enquire about registration and contest rules, contact treddicks@partamountindy.org. VIEW SITE

Famous Dave's All-Star Contest - Louisville

in Louisville, KY on July 20, 2024

Famous Dave’s is partnering with the World Food Championships to host BBQ contests at 14 Famous Dave's BBQ locations around the country. In addition to a cash prize purse, this exclusive gateway partnership will award three Golden Tickets per location to compete in the World Barbecue Championship in Indianapolis this November! VIEW SITE

HOT(el) Chef Throwdown

in Dallas, TX on July 22, 2024

WFC and Dallas College host a special event for the Hotel Association of North Texas, which includes more than 200 members throughout the North Texas area. Five of these teams earn their way into the 12th Annual WFC, which will be held at the Indianapolis State Fairgrounds, November 8-12. VIEW SITE

Famous Dave's All-Star Contest - Taylor

in Taylor, MI on July 27, 2024

Famous Dave’s is partnering with the World Food Championships to host BBQ contests at 14 Famous Dave's BBQ locations around the country. In addition to a cash prize purse, this exclusive gateway partnership will award three Golden Tickets per location to compete in the World Barbecue Championship in Indianapolis this November! VIEW SITE

Taste of the Fair - Indiana State Fair

in Indianapolis, IN on August 2-18, 2024

The Indiana State Fair, known as the state's premier multi-day event, is a vibrant celebration of the Hoosier spirit and agricultural legacy. Over 15 exciting days, it unites communities across Indiana to honor the state's unique identity and welcomes visitors from far and wide. Renowned for its top-notch entertainment, spotlight on 4-H youth, engaging agricultural education programs, modern facilities, and an array of delicious fare, the Indiana State Fair has been a treasured tradition for Hoosiers for over a century. The 2024 Indiana State Fair takes place from August 2nd to August 18th (closed Mondays). VIEW SITE

Famous Dave's All-Star Contest - El Paso

in El Paso, TX on August 3, 2024

Famous Dave’s is partnering with the World Food Championships to host BBQ contests at 14 Famous Dave's BBQ locations around the country. In addition to a cash prize purse, this exclusive gateway partnership will award three Golden Tickets per location to compete in the World Barbecue Championship in Indianapolis this November! VIEW SITE

Farm Fresh Olney

in Olney, MD on August 4, 2024

The Olney Farmers and Artists Market is a weekly opportunity for local vendors and artists to sell goods to the public. On Sunday, August 4, Restaurant Association of Maryland will host a culinary competition where the winner will receive a cash prize and a Chef's Category Golden Ticket to the WFC Finale in Indianapolis, IN. Competitor buy-in for this competition is $100. Produce and seafood are provided by Maryland's Best; seasoning bundles are provided by McCormick For Chefs. VIEW SITE

Famous Dave's All-Star Contest - Minnetonka

in Minnetonka, MN on August 10, 2024

Famous Dave’s is partnering with the World Food Championships to host BBQ contests at 14 Famous Dave's BBQ locations around the country. In addition to a cash prize purse, this exclusive gateway partnership will award three Golden Tickets per location to compete in the World Barbecue Championship in Indianapolis this November! VIEW SITE

Baby Got Brunch Festival

in Indianapolis, IN on August 10, 2024

Brunch is already a treat, but Baby Got Brunch turns it into an egg-citing adventure! Get ready for a feast that’s more than just a meal – it's a toast to Indy’s incredible culinary talent. As guests savor each delicious bite, they have the chance to vote for their favorite dish. By the end of this epic brunch-off, we'll crown the top chef, who will also snag a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships! Don't miss out on the yummiest event of the year. Grab your tickets now: Baby Got Brunch Tickets VIEW SITE

Shoup's Backyard BBQ

in Indianapolis, IN on August 10, 2024

The Indiana Backyard BBQ Cookoff has been hosted by Shoup’s Country Foods for many years. This year's 1st place winner will test his or her skills in the World Barbecue Championship in November! VIEW SITE

Taste of Tennessee - Big Beef Showdown

in Lebanon, TN on August 17, 2024

The Wilson County Fair Board is pleased to partner with the World Food Championships (WFC) on its 4th Annual Taste of Tennessee - Big Beef Showdown! As a competitor at the Big Beef Showdown, you will be competing for the chance to win one of four (4) Golden Tickets to the 2024 World Food Championships held from November 8-12 in Indianapolis. VIEW SITE

Famous Dave's All-Star Contest - Sioux City

in Sioux City, IA on August 17, 2024

Famous Dave’s is partnering with the World Food Championships to host BBQ contests at 14 Famous Dave's BBQ locations around the country. In addition to a cash prize purse, this exclusive gateway partnership will award three Golden Tickets per location to compete in the World Barbecue Championship in Indianapolis this November! VIEW SITE

Famous Dave's All-Star Contest - Columbia

in Columbia, MD on August 24, 2024

Famous Dave’s is partnering with the World Food Championships to host BBQ contests at 14 Famous Dave's BBQ locations around the country. In addition to a cash prize purse, this exclusive gateway partnership will award three Golden Tickets per location to compete in the World Barbecue Championship in Indianapolis this November! VIEW SITE

Coastal Tailgate Cook-off Challenge

online on August 24, 2024

This is not your ordinary cook-off - it's a high-energy, game day atmosphere where attendees can sample a variety of tailgate style foods featuring bacon in a starring role from some of the best culinary teams/individuals around. VIEW SITE

Taste of the Gardens at Wellfield

in Elkhart, IN on August 25, 2024

Join us for the 15th Taste of the Gardens, presented by the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau. A celebration of delicious food, live music and fun, Taste is a fundraiser for Wellfield Botanic Gardens which attracts thousands of guests from our region each year. VIEW SITE

88 BBQ Festival

in Alajuela, on August 31, 2024

This family-friendly BBQ qualifier will feature 25 teams who are all competing for the opportunity to represent Costa Rica at the World Food Championships this November in Indianapolis, USA. VIEW SITE

Big Kahuna Wing Festival

in Knoxville, TN on September 1, 2024

The Big Kahuna Wing Festival has become one of the best culinary events in the region. In 2022, the festival drew over 5,000 attendees who enjoyed over 100 different sauces from 30 different teams representing restaurants, cooking teams, businesses, and The University of Tennessee Culinary Institute. Attendees and visitors come from all over the region. All for the love of the "Buffalo Wing" and to raise money for charity. VIEW SITE

Viral for Vegetables

online on September 2, 2024

The winner of this social media challenge will be awarded a Golden Ticket to the WFC finale in the vegetarian category. Competing chefs must submit a recipe and photos of an original, veggie-centric dish that features local produce as the star. Final dishes will be uploaded and voted on through the official RAM Instagram page. The dish with the most votes will win a Golden Ticket! VIEW SITE

Alabama Gulf Seafood Invitational Cookoff & Celebration

in Dauphin Island, AL on September 6, 2024

Only the best will compete – by invitation – for a World Food Championship (WFC) Seafood Golden Ticket. Top Chefs – both professional and proven home cooks will throw down their best dish featuring Alabama Gulf Seafood. While a panel of Certified WFC Judges will select the Golden Ticket winner, attendees will not be left out as they will be invited to sample and judge offerings in a People’s Choice Competition. VIEW SITE

BACONFEST24

in Osage Beach, MO on September 7-8, 2024

The World Food Championships comes to the Lake of the Ozarks! This incredible two-day event features a Lakeside Vendor Village and evening Chef’s Reception on Saturday, and an Ozark Brunch and Golden Ticket Bacon Battle on Sunday! Taking place at the famed retreat built by St. Louis Cardinals Legend, Stan “the Man” Musial, the Inn at Grand Glaize is one of the best know hotels at the Lake of the Ozarks. Special weekend packages are available for fans of Food Sport! VIEW SITE

The King of Birria

in Panama City, on September 8, 2024

This family-friendly BBQ qualifier will feature 10-12 teams who are all competing for the title of "Birria King" as well as the opportunity to represent Panama at the World Food Championships this November in Indianapolis, USA! VIEW SITE

British Live Fire Cooking Championships

in Shropshire, UK on September 13-15, 2024

Entries for this LIVE FIRE event are made via social media where the public will vote to choose 3 contestants to cook in the live final at Ludlow Food Festival. The 3 finalists will cook 3 dishes across 3 days before our panel of celebrity chefs crown the British Live Fire Cooking Champion on Sunday 15th September. VIEW SITE

Grilling at the Pass

in Pass Christian, MS on September 13-14, 2024

Come ready to compete in this SCA event for cash, trophies, and prizes. The first SCA event ever held on a pier and broadcast internationally by Bama-Q from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. VIEW SITE

Smoke on the Water

in Pine Bluff, AR on September 20-21, 2024

From a humble beginning in 2001 with a $5,000 purse, Smoke on the Water Productions has built a series of America’s premier barbecue competitions, each now averaging over 20,000 visitors and 150 of the world’s foremost professional cook teams. In contests held from coast to coast, Smoke on the Water Productions has awarded over $4,500,000 in cash and prizes, including new vehicles. Their barbecue festivals are more than just competitions, with many activities for the entire family, including amateur rib cook-offs, outdoor expos, grilling demonstrations, free product sampling, live entertainment, world champion barbecue vendors and more. Smoke on the Water Productions founder, president and CEO says, “We create must-attend events, as we provide everything the public could want in one location.” VIEW SITE

Miracle League Burger Competition - Springdale

in Springdale, AR on September 21, 2024

MLB (Miracle League Burger) Competitions in Little Rock, Sunday, June 11th. The competition is open to Food Enthusiasts, Home Cooks and Professional Chefs who will be stepping up to the plate in hopes of hitting it out of the park with the BEST BURGER in the competition! Judging will be "blind" plus a People's Choice. The overall winner will be awarded a Golden Ticket with entry to compete in the World Burger Championship at the WFC this November in Indianapolis! For more information contact miracleleaguear@yahoo.com. All proceeds benefit the Miracle League of Arkansas, which is a baseball league for kids and adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Miracle League…it’s more than baseball! VIEW SITE

Perfect Bite Championships

in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 22, 2024

20 Chefs: $50 registration fee. $250 food cost reimbursement. www.turnfestival.com/perfect-bite-rules.html Get ready for a culinary showdown in the coveted Golden Ticket categories: Rice, Noodle, and Chef! All 20 talented chefs will battle it out in their chosen category for a shot at glory. The competition kicks off at 6 PM sharp, lasting an intense hour where guests hold the power to vote for their top bite with a single ticket. With a hungry crowd, chefs will need to whip up at least 175 delectable bites each! As the clock strikes the end of the first hour, all votes are tallied. The chef with the most votes in each category snags a spot in the finals and a chance at a World Food Championship Golden Ticket. A panel of food wizards (who will also judge the finals) will pick the second finalist using the proven E.A.T. Methodology. The six finalists will face off in a high-pressure 45-minute "perfect plate" challenge. Judged by the same food wizards from the first round, the winning chef walks away with $1,000, while the runner-up nabs $750, and the third-place contender scores $500. Let the culinary games begin! To enquire about registration and contest rules, contact treddicks@partamountindy.org. VIEW SITE

World Food Championships Australia

in Sydney, on September 22-24, 2024

World Food Championships Australia is not your typical cooking competition. It is a fierce battle of passionate home cooks all with their sites set to win the ultimate golden ticket and become the gladiator of the LIVE cooking arena! In 2022, Australian World Seafood Champion John McFadden returned victorious from Dallas! Will team Australia be able to do it again in Indy in 2024? VIEW SITE

Titans of the Toque

in St Peters, MO on September 26, 2024

The World Food Championships returns to the home of the 2021 World Bacon Champion, Chef Jack Mac! Held in the Grand Ballroom, this epic Bacon Battle features some of the best culinary talents from the Greater Saint Louis Region. Cocktails, sips and sampling starts at 5 with the Battle kicking off at 6. It’s a brilliant evening with the promise of amazing culinary creations crafted from the tastiest food on the planet, bacon. Don’t miss it! VIEW SITE

World Open Chili Championship

in Myrtle Beach, SC on September 29, 2024

Do you have a GREAT chili recipe? Are your friends and neighbors always telling you that you should enter a cook-off? Well, now is your chance! The World Open Chili Challenge is open to amateurs and experts alike. This category allows chili cooks, pro chefs and home cooks to focus on making their best chili creation outside the confines of a traditional, sanctioned chili cook-off. The winner earns a Golden Ticket into the 2024 World Soup Championships in Indianapolis! VIEW SITE

Epicurean Indy

in Indianapolis, IN on October 4, 2024

Indianapolis is home to a diverse population of talented international chefs, artisans, and entrepreneurs in the food and beverage world. Inspired by international markets and open-air food festivals abroad, Epicurean Indy is a celebration of Indianapolis’ own international food, beverage, art, and music. VIEW SITE

Southwest Chef Showdown at Barrett-Jackson

in Scottsdale, AZ on October 10-13, 2024

Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions will host the Southwest Chef Showdown, a competition featuring up to 30 champion chefs, during the 2024 Scottsdale Fall Auction, presented by Gila River Resorts & Casinos. Competitions will be held throughout the day and feature two contestants going head-to-head in a timed challenge. The champion from each showdown will earn a Golden Ticket to compete in the 12th Annual World Food Championships this November 8-12 in Indianapolis, Indiana for a chance to win part of the $450,000 prize pool. VIEW SITE

The Hill’s Red Sauce Challenge

in Saint Louis, MO on October 13, 2024

It’s the greatest Italian neighborhood in America, The Hill in Saint Louis, and it’s home to the Italian Heritage Parade & Festa Red Sauce Challenge, a tasting competition of Italian cuisine’s staple. Amatriciana, Bolognese, Marinara – any red sauce is eligible! Contestants provide a quart of their best recipe to be judged using WFC’s EAT methodology by STL’s top influencers. One winner will win the Golden Ticket and represent The Hill on WFC’s global stage! Competition slots are available for both home cooks and professionals so sign up now! VIEW SITE