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Alabama Schools Show Food Sport Support

WFC is right around the corner and culinary students from many Gulf Coast schools will have a major seat at the table during the event’s 5th Anniversary this November. Local students and culinary programs throughout the region have stepped up to volunteer in a major way.

October 21, 2016

Elite Culinary Champions Prepare for World Chef Challenge

WFC announced today the full lineup of chefs competing in the World Chef Challenge this November. Coming from as far as Tanzania, this special challenge for professional chefs at WFC is loaded with 21 of the greatest culinary champions the event has ever seen.

October 19, 2016

Experience “Around the World in 20 Bites” at this year’s WFC

WFC added a new and unique consumer event to its lineup of activities for its 5th Anniversary this November. Designed by Chef David Skinner, the event is called “Around The World in 20 Bites,” and it is designed to take your taste buds on a World tour of iconic dishes from five different countries.

October 18, 2016

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

WFC Announces Back Forty Beer as Official Craft Beer Partner

WFC announced today its first Official Craft Beer Partner.Back Forty Beer Company, including one of its most popular beverages, “Naked Pig Pale Ale,” will be involved in numerous events at WFC, including vending on-site, VIP events, and Bourb’N’Que.

September 29, 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

As Summer Cools Down, Operations At WFC Heat Up

Orange Beach local and event expert, Tara McMeans, joined WFC in September as the event’s Onsite Coordinator. McMeans will help WFC in numerous ways, from volunteer coordination and local sponsor support to special event production and brand affiliation.

September 8, 2016

WFC Partners with Jim Beam for Boozy Burger Infusion

Thanks to a new partnership with Jim Beam, competitors will be provided Jim Beam Double Oak Bourbon as the Infused Ingredient for the Top 10 Challenge in Burger.

August 30, 2016