WFC News Archive for February 2019

WFC Releases Final Table Info About Audience Requests

WFC will be accepting requests from sponsors, Food Champs, and partners who want to attend.

February 28, 2019

Springer Mountain Farms Makes a “Super” Return to Food Sport

The World Food Championships (WFC) announced today that Springer Mountain Farms will be returning to the world’s Ultimate Food Fight to present a “Super” opportunity for Food Champs at its main event in Dallas, Texas, in October.

February 27, 2019

Alabama Coasting Continues Food Sport Wave in Alabama

The World Food Championships (WFC) and Alabama Coasting announced an extension of its 2019 Alabama State Partnership. With WFC moving its Main Event to Dallas this October, Alabama Coasting has agreed to take on an enhanced responsibility as the primary gateway for Alabama competitors who want to qualify into the world’s largest Food Sport event.

February 26, 2019

50 American, 20 International Teams Will Compete in Barbecue at WFC 2019

The World Food Championships (WFC) announced today that its barbecue field will be limited to a total of 70 teams for its eighth annual competition in Dallas, Texas. The event, which features ten categories and awards over $350,000 in cash, will be held at Reunion Tower Lawn from Oct. 16-20.

February 19, 2019

Maryland Joins Food Sport As State Partner for 2019

World Food Championships (WFC) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with The Restaurant Association of Maryland for the state of Maryland to be represented at WFC 2019. The association will be awarding four Golden Tickets to Maryland chefs through its Maryland Foodie Fest, which is set for June 22, 2019.

February 15, 2019

Wild Card Elite Division Returns for its Third Season

The World Food Championships (WFC) announced today that its Wild Card Elite Division will return for its 8th annual event occurring October 16-20 in Dallas, Texas. This program not only allows competitors to bypass the qualifying process but gives them the opportunity to take home additional money outside of WFC’s $350,000 prize purse!

February 15, 2019

WFC’s Innovation Station Opens Big Retail Doors

The World Food Championships (WFC) enterprise is more than just a competition. It’s a real-world, consumer-driven, award-winning and sometimes retail-oriented platform. Just ask the up-and-coming brands that landed big-time success from last year’s event! Six of the companies that were featured in WFC’s Innovation Station secured a spot on a retail “road show” with Sam’s Club.

February 14, 2019

Ten WFC Champions To Battle for World Title in New Orleans

Ten cooks and chefs will be competing in the World Food Championships (WFC) finale, the Final Table, this May in New Orleans. While the city is commonly referred to as the "Big Easy," perhaps the "Big Deal" might be a more apt title for these Category Champions as they prepare for the culinary battle of their lives.

February 12, 2019

WFC Updates Food Champ Rankings

Have you ever wondered how you rank against Food Sport competitors? Here’s your chance to find out! The World Food Championships’ (WFC) Food Champ Rankings leaderboard gives a snapshot of how the field of talented cooks stack up going into its main event this October in Dallas, Texas.

February 7, 2019

The World Food Championships Reveals Venue Details

The world’s largest Food Sport competition names Reunion Tower Lawn as the official host site

February 5, 2019