Located in the heart of the action, WFC's VIP Lounge is THE ultimate foodie experience! VIP ticket holders will enjoy celebrity chef demos, complimentary refreshments and a birds-eye-view of the turn-in action, all while getting a TASTE of the actual turn-in samples for the 2018 championship! So, if you want the hottest seat in town, secure one of the limited VIP Lounge passes ASAP!

Back by popular demand, our progressive dinner on million-dollar yachts, courtesy of Gulf Coast Yacht Group, will satisfy the most demanding taste buds! This culinary voyage includes award-winning recipes and samples from five of WFC’s past champions. Their combined winnings? More than $100,000! But YOU can taste all five dishes at a fraction of the cost! So jump aboard! Tickets are extremely limited but worth every penny!

Children in 3rd-12th grades can dive into some delicious fun during a hands-on cooking class offered by Chef Jonathan and Ms. Jessica Langston of the City of Orange Beach. Ingredients are included so just arrive ready to get messy and learn about classic techniques, cultural cuisines and the world of culinary arts! Each child and one adult will receive free entry to the championships included in the class fee.

This year’s special Food Sport challenge will feature five champion teen cooks in a “Teen Green” challenge like no other! Their task? To create a healthy dish that is low in sodium and less than 500 calories - in 30 minutes or less!!! Our pantry of goodies will give them plenty of options to choose from, and our celebrity judges will help determine the winner. But YOU get to watch and learn what makes a heart-healthy dish for free, and cheer on your favorite future celebrity chef in the process!

What’s better than sand between your toes and BBQ between your teeth?! Nothing! That’s why WFC is creating a new experience with some of the hottest smokers and ceramic grills on the market….at BBQ Beach! Once you’ve entered the WFC arena, just stroll over to the BBQ competition zone and pull up a beach chair! We’ll have Pitmasters and Celebrity Chefs sharing BBQ tips and serving up tasty samples all weekend long!

Tickets: Included with gate admission

While competitors who’ve won their way to the Top Ten rounds are battling it out in WFC’s Kitchen Arena, Soup-or-Bowl Sunday contestants will be dishing out samples to the public in hopes of taking home some cash for their charity or civic group. What’s the dish? Well, that’s entirely up to the Soup-or-Bowl contestants! The only rule is they have to sample Soup OR anything that can be served in a Bowl. Who will take home this SOUPer trophy? You decide! A ticket into Soup-or-Bowl Sunday grants you a vote in this sure-to-be-a-hit people’s choice competition.

How do you get the perfect grill marks on a steak? What’s the secret to perfect searing? Find out at WFC’S newest edition, The Steak Out, where grilling professionals will be vying for the World Steak Championship. Be sure to come out on Saturday when Steak Grillmasters will be competing in the Steak Out People’s Choice! A ticket gets you five samples and one vote. With an anticipated field of 20 steak competitors, you’ll need to map out the area and choose wisely! Tickets are going fast. Get yours today!

The Allergy & Asthma Network and World Food Championships have teamed up to take a closer look at the highly talked about topic of Allergies in Food Service Industry. Come hear our panel of experts: Ruchi Gupta, MD Michael Pistiner, and MD Celebrity Chef Elizabeth Falkner discuss some of the major factors to consider when dealing with food allergies. Tickets are on a first come, first serve basis ... and they're FREE.

Curious how we judge the biggest food fight in the world? This is YOUR chance to become a Gold Card-carrying expert as a certified Food Champ Judge! This kitchen classroom experience is hosted by a certified food sport professional who takes you through our proprietary E.A.T Methodology so you can be eligible to judge at any future WFC event! Upon completion of the class, you will join our growing community of WFC Judges and receive a CERTIFIED FOOD CHAMP Judge GOLD CARD to prove it!

Got a Foodie Family? Then we have the perfect place for you - the 2nd Annual World Food Games! Yes, it's actually a series of games where we will be exploiting the eating etiquette: because at WFC, you CAN play with your food! Some of the highlights include Speed Cup Stacking, Team Egg Tossing, Marshmallow Challenge, Orange Relay Races, a Corn Shucking Contest, and much more! Bring the entire family because The World Food Games has something for all ages!

Tickets: Included with gate admission

The Tasting Pavilion – one of WFC's most popular attractions – is returning bigger and better than ever! Our showcase of savory samples from local, regional and national food brands is a tempting tour for any palate! Our entire Tasting Pavilion is designed to introduce you to fantastic flavors, tasty morsels, and culinary culture at a price you can easily swallow - FREE when you show the Walmart app on your phone.