Food Sport's Biggest Stage Set for October 15–18 at Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --Â The World Food Championships (WFC), the ultimate destination for competitive cooking and Food Sport, announced today its return to Indianapolis for a third consecutive year. The 2026 World Food Championships will take place October 15-18, 2026, once again at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center, continuing a successful and growing partnership with a coalition of strong Indiana-based partners.
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