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It's back, lace up those boots, sharpen those knives and get qualified for The World Food Championships . Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que of America is again bringing you a fabulous series to showcase your skills. Spots will fill fast so do not delay.

2026 Famous Dave's All-Star BBQ Series

World Food Championships needs some love shown, vote today and vote often for the best event there is.

🏆🔥 BIG NEWS, FOOD SPORT NATION!

The World Food Championships has been nominated for Best City Food Festival in USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards and NOW we need your help to bring it home!

🗳️ Voting is open once per day for the next four weeks and runs through Monday, March 2 at 11:59am EST.

👉 Cast your vote here:
https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/world-food-championships-indianapolis-indiana/

Let’s show the world what Food Sport is all about!! 🌎

Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center

TODAY is the day that Barbecue Country on the The Heartland Network go live with the application for Barbecue County Season 2.
Do you have what it takes to be crowned Best Backyard BBQ Cook in America? It’s now time to show us all your cooking skills and send in a short video clip. 12 people will be chosen to be on the show. Let’s go .... cameras will be rolling soon.
Good luck!

Barbecue Country — The Heartland Network Submit your audition video via public YouTube link below! Applications close February 28. Be sure to read the Terms and Conditions first.

What a great event, in a great city. Bigger and better than ever. Look at their website for updates and qualifying events for you chance to be at the cool kids table.

🔥 WE’RE BACK, INDIANAPOLIS! 🔥

The World Food Championships is returning to the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center for a third consecutive year and we’re bringing the heat once again!!!

🌎As the global leader in Food Sport, WFC is proud to welcome elite culinary champions from around the world back to Indianapolis, October 15-18, for four unforgettable days of competition, culture, and championship moments. Get ready for more Golden Ticket opportunities than ever before!!

WFC… THIS is Food Sport.🏆

Smoke. Sizzle. Spirits. It's all going down at Charred Truth – an official World Food Championships Qualifier! June 27–28 at Hard Truth Distilling Co. The Charred Truth Live Fire Invitational is turning up the heat with an epic showdown between global grill masters, pitmasters, and open-fire legends – all vying for the $5,000 prize and a Golden Ticket to the WFC Championship this October in Indy! Meet the competitors: • Michelle O'Guin – 2024 World Live Fire Champ • Damon Holter – 2x World Sandwich Champ • Al Lino – 2023 World BBQ Champ • Mursal Saiq – International Live Fire Champ • Peter Armendariz – 2022 World Steak Champ • Craig Baker & Team Indiana – 2017 World Chef Champ • Dave White – Great White Smoke • Randall Bowman & Deep South Smokers Add in craft spirits, wood-fired eats, and live music – and you've got the recipe for one unforgettable weekend. Who will rise from the flames and claim their spot at WFC 2025? ➡️ More info at https://hardtruth.com/event/the-charred-truth/ #CharredTruth #LiveFireInvitational #WFC2025 #HardTruthDistilling #FoodSport #GoldenTicket

A little information for anyone that has a spark to try something more creative with their competitive cooking.

Famous Dave's All-Star BBQ Series 2025 - Indianapolis, IN Interview with Grand Champion Randall Pang at the Famous Dave's All-Star BBQ Series 2025 (Indianapolis, IN)

Dip into summer with your new favorite crowd-pleasing appetizer. ☀️ Try the recipe in the comments below!

Do not delay, tickets are going fast. You do not want to miss this AMAZING event

🔥 The Ultimate Weekend of Smoke, Spirit & Culinary Showmanship is Here! 🔥 Join us for a back-to-back celebration of bold flavor, fire-driven cooking, and unforgettable experiences.

✨ Friday, June 27 – Before The Char VIP Event
Kick off the weekend in style at our exclusive Before The Char dinner — a chef-hosted evening honoring the elite teams competing in the World Food Championships event. This is your chance to indulge in a chef-curated meal by the incredible Michelle O’Guin, paired with craft cocktails and whiskey insights from Master Distiller Bryan Smith.

🔥 Saturday, June 28 – The Charred Truth
Get ready for one of the most intense and exciting food sport events of the year. At this event, top chefs from across the country go head-to-head using only wood and charcoal — no gas, no shortcuts — in a fast-paced, flame-fueled competition.

Whether you’re a dedicated foodie, whiskey lover, or just looking for an epic weekend, this is the experience you’ve been waiting for.

🎟️ Tickets are limited — grab yours now and don’t miss a single moment of the fire, flavor, and fun!
🔗 hardtruth.com/bourbon-bbq/

So excited to be part of this event, make sure and grab a ticket before they are gone, and come see us!