WFC News Archive for September 2013

2013 World Food Championships and IADT Give Students a Chance to Win Scholarships

The World Food Championships (WFC) is partnering with International Academy of Design & Technology (IADT) Las Vegas, to offer students a chance to win one of three $1,000 scholarships for photography, videography and design. The $300,000 World Food Championships (Nov. 7-10) is the ultimate culinary showdown for 450 competitors, both professionals and amateurs.

September 18, 2013

WFC Announces Limited WildCard Entries

Many of you have asked for it, and now you've got it. The WFC announced today that it will host a WildCard entry process into this year's competition like it did last year. With a $300,000 prize purse up for grabs, the stakes are high. So be prepared to convince our committee why your team is capable of taking on the best of the best in this Championship throw down like no other.

September 17, 2013

THE BISON COUNCIL LAUNCHES TODAY TO ENCOURAGE AMERICANS TO “MEET” THE BETTER MEAT

Culinary and Health Experts Team Up for a New National Initiative to Generate Awareness of the Many Benefits of Bison CHICAGO – September 3, 2013 – Bison is back. Enjoyed for centuries and already widely popular among health enthusiasts and many of the nation’s leading chefs, bison meat will be returning to the American diet with the help of The Bison Council, launching today.

September 8, 2013

VENICE LANDS STATE BARBECUING CHAMPIONSHIP

Posted by WENG Newsroom • September 6, 2013 • Printer-friendly  On August 31, 2013 the Florida BBQ Association (FBA) board of directors chose the Suncoast BBQ & Bluegrass Bash to host the 2014 Florida BBQ State Championship. It will be held on April 19, 2014 at the Venice Municipal Airport.

September 6, 2013

Congratulations to the August AQ Event Champions

The month of August has come and gone, and we are pleased to welcome another batch of talented competitors to the World Food Championships' field. Congratulations to the champions of the following August AQ events:  BBQ   Dillard Bluegrass & Barbeque Festival – Dillard, GA 8/2/13 Madison Ribberfest Barbeque and Blues – Madison, IN 8/16/13 Winnipeg Barbecue & Blues Festival – Winnipeg, MB 8/17/13 Wyoming State BBQ Championship – Worland, WY 8/16/13 Smokin’ in Mesquite BBQ Challenge – Mesquite, NV 8/31/13 City of Bedford Blues & BBQ Festival – Bedford, TX 8/31/13 Sam's Club National BBQ Tour Region 3 Finals - Rockford, IL 8/3/13 Fire It Up II - Florence, OR 8/10/13 The Bull's Eye Canadian National Championship – Whistler, BC 8/3/13 Smokin in the Root - Stevensville, MT 8/3/13 Wild West BBQ Shootout - Wendover, NV 8/24/13     Chili   Western Regional – Del Mar, CA 8/3/13 Hot and Spicy Nights Chili Cookoff - Beatty, NV 8/17/13 Oregon State Chili Cookoff - Bonanza, OR 8/24/13 Idaho State Chili Cookoff - Nampa, ID 8/31/13 New Mexico State Chili Cookoff - Albuquerque 8/11/13 Midsouth Regional - Jackson, MS 8/3/13 Aces 14th Annual CCO - Zuehl, TX 8/3/13 Tennessee State Championship State - Lebanon, TN 8/24/13     Burger   National Hamburger Festival 8/17/13  Best of Big D - Best Burger (Dallas) 8/13 OC Weekly - Best Burger (Editors Choice) 8/13 Taste of Hamburg-Er (People's Choice) 8/31/13 Taste of Hamburg-Er (Organization) 8/31/13 Big Bite Burger and Brew Fest 8/17/13 Burger Battle - Indianapolis 8/10/13     Recipe   Best of the Midwest Recipe Contest 8/15/13 Kenmore 100th Anniversary Home Cooked Contest 8/9/13 Mushroom Council Swap it or Top it 8/31/13 Discover Duck Recipe Contest 8/31/13 Country Crock Stars Contest 8/1/13 Cremette Pasta Food Recipe Contest 8/1/13 34th National Oyster Cookoff 8/31/13     Sandwich    Kretschmar Build a Sandwich Fit for a King 8/18/13     Dessert   Pastry Live - Signature Plated Dessert 8/26/13 OC Fair - Best of Show (Dessert Category) 8/11/13 National Cupcake Championships 8/13 Grill Games - Dessert 8/24/13     Bacon   BaconFest KC - Best Recipe 8/24/13 Omaha Beer & Bacon Festival 8.3.13 San Francisco Bacon and Beer Festival 8/25/13 Fraze Bacon Fest 8/18/13 San Jose Bacon Festival 8/31/13

September 1, 2013