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World Barbecue Championships Bring the Heat to WFC

The World Food Championships is expecting a barbecue battle like never before for the 5th Anniversary. The addition of new programs, challenges and new sponsors, like Cowboy Charcoal and Deep South Smokers, have created a record registration at WFC and stoked a fire that’s going to rage throughout the tournament.

October 12, 2016

Take A Bite of the World Food Championships at Tasting Village

From local to global brands, the WFC Tasting Village will include a lineup of 20 incredible brands. Some of the featured products in Tasting Village include cheese from Cabot Creamery, Hawaiian Venison Sausage, Penotti Cookie Butter, Rum Cakes, Gourmet Salts and Vinegars from the Philippines, and Wickles Pickles.

October 10, 2016

WFC Welcomes the Largest Pepsi Distributor in Alabama to Food Sport

WFC has entered into a strategic partnership with another Alabama-based company for its 5th Anniversary. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, Buffalo Rock Company is joining WFC as its official beverage supplier.

October 6, 2016

Food Truck Frenzy Rolls into WFC

WFC will feature food trucks at the 5th Annual event to get your taste buds turning! Thanks to sponsors and partners of the Ultimate Food Fight, WFC will welcome six top-notch food trucks this November in Orange Beach, Alabama.

October 4, 2016

TV Celebrity Chef Bites into Seafood Top 10

WFC is adding even more “bite” to its roster of TV celebrity chefs for the 5th Anniversary in Orange Beach, Alabama. The latest addition is Jay Ducote, a notable and experienced food tv competitor and Louisiana-based Chef.

September 27, 2016

Wampler’s Sausage “Beachy Breakfast Bake Off” Online Recipe Contest

“Beachy Breakfast Bake Off” Online Recipe Contest kicks off at 8 a.m. CT on Friday, September 23rd. One Grand Champion will be granted a waived registration fee to the World Recipe Championship and a $500 travel stipend. Four runners-up will receive a Golden Ticket (qualification only) to the World Recipe Championship

September 20, 2016

Bourb’N’Que Fundraiser to Benefit Operation ReConnect for Veterans

WFC announced today that proceeds from its Bourb’N’Que event on Veteran’s Day, Nov 11, will go to Operation Reconnect, which is dedicated to giving Combat Veterans time with family by providing complimentary accommodations along the beaches of the Gulf Coast.

September 16, 2016

Challenge Dairy “Bake Your Way to the Beach” Winners Announced!

Congrats to the winners of the Challenge Dairy "Bring Your 'Wich to the Sand" Online Recipe Contest, Sharon Sorensen, Michele Kusma, Roz Keimig, Rochelle Vincent, and KC Quaretti! If you haven't qualified for WFC 2016, make sure to enter the Red Gold "Bring Your 'Wich to the Sand" Online Recipe Contest by Monday, September 19th at 11:59pm.

September 16, 2016

Hormel Chili Nation Challenge Winners Announced!

Congrats to the winners of the Hormel Chili Nation Challenge, Alex Tanalski, Kathi Hemmer, and Elizabeth Kraatz! If you haven't qualified for WFC 2016, make sure to enter the Red Gold "Bring Your 'Wich to the Sand" Online Recipe Contest by Monday, September 19th at 11:59pm.

September 14, 2016

WFC’s Final Table Will Feature Food “Sport” Legend

WFC officially announced today that former Alabama great and Miami Dolphin defensive lineman Bob Baumhower will join its celebrity roster of Final Table judges this November.

September 9, 2016