World Food Championships News

World Food Championships Announces First Wave of 2025 Qualifying Events & Registration Dates

The road to the 2025 World Food Championships has officially begun as WFC announced the first wave of confirmed qualifying events that will award competitors a coveted Golden Ticket. Also, Registration Dates have been confirmed for qualified entrants.

February 27, 2025

World Food Championships Unveils Exciting Event Enhancements for 2025 Return to Indianapolis

From new competition rounds to streamlined categories and a major addition with the World Chili Championship Cookoff, WFC is making modifications that promise to create a more intense, consumer-friendly, and exciting atmosphere in Indianapolis.

February 26, 2025

International Chili Society Brings World Championship Chili Cook-off to Indianapolis in 2025

The International Chili Society (ICS) announced that the 2025 World Championship Chili Cook-off (WCCC) will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, marking a new chapter for the renowned culinary competition. Scheduled for October 16-19, 2025, the event will take place at the Blue Ribbon Pavilion located within the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center. The 58th Annual WCCC event will be held in conjunction with the 13th Annual World Food Championships (WFC).

February 19, 2025

World Food Championships Returns to Indianapolis for 2025

WFC announced that it is returning to Indianapolis at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center and will move the 2025 Main Event into October. Scheduled for Thursday, October 16 to Sunday, October 19, WFC will once again be held at the Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion as it celebrates its 13th annual tournament.

February 12, 2025

World Food Championships Launches First Taste of America Online Recipe Contest of 2025

Taste of America Challenge, a Sponsor-Infused Recipe Contest Elevated with Marcel’s Modern Pantry Kicks Off February 11. The contest will offer passionate home cooks and professional chefs the chance to win a coveted Golden Ticket to compete at the World Food Championships in the Fall of 2025.

February 10, 2025

World Food Championships, The Ultimate Live Food Sport Event, Preps For Television

The following article first appeared on Forbes.com; written by Senior Contributor Marc Berman. Explore the evolution of the World Food Championships, from humble beginnings to big future plans.

December 11, 2024

World Food Championships Announce 2024 Winners in Indianapolis

Competitors spanning more than 35 states and almost 20 countries, came together for the chance to win $450,000 in prizes as part of the 2024 World Food Championships at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center.

November 13, 2024

Soy Takes Center Stage: Indiana Soybean Alliance Joins Forces with World Food Championships

WFC announced that the Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA) will be taking a role in the Kitchen Arena at this year’s event. The Indiana Soybean Alliance will be providing high oleic soybean oil to the competitors, which will be made available via the Kitchen Arena pantry. This oil will serve as the “Official Cooking Oil” for the competition.

November 3, 2024

Ivy Tech Community College Partners with World Food Championships to Support Culinary Education at 2024 Event in Indianapolis

WFC has formed a new partnership with Ivy Tech Community College for the 2024 event in Indianapolis. Ivy Tech, Indiana’s largest public postsecondary institution and community college system, will serve as the premier sponsor of the WFC Junior competition on November 8, where young culinary talent will have the opportunity to showcase their skills on a national stage.

November 1, 2024

World Food Championships Sets the Table for Success with RAK Porcelain USA as Official Plateware Partner

WFC announces a strategic partnership with RAK Porcelain USA, a global leader in high-quality plateware solutions. RAK Porcelain USA will be the Official Plateware Provider for this year’s WFC, taking place from November 8-12 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.

October 30, 2024