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WHERE TEXAS CROWNS
ITS CULINARY CHAMPIONS
Entry Tickets & Add Ons - TFC 2026
Fri, Sep 25
|Water's Edge Park, Corpus Christi
Join us September 25–27, 2026 at Water’s Edge Park, Corpus Christi for the Texas Food Championship — a three-day celebration of food, fire, and flavor featuring top chefs, pitmasters, and makers from across the Lone Star State. Compete, taste, and experience the ultimate showdown in Texas food sport
Time & Location
Sep 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – Sep 27, 2026, 2:00 PM
Water's Edge Park, Corpus Christi, 602 S Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA
Guests
About the event
The Texas Food Championship is where Texas crowns its culinary champions.
Held September 25–27, 2026 at Water’s Edge Park in Corpus Christi, this three-day festival unites food, flame, and flavor on the Texas coast. As the Official Exclusive Super Qualifier for Team Texas at the World Food Championships, the event brings together the state’s best chefs, pitmasters, home cooks, and culinary students to compete across ten dynamic categories — from BBQ and Burger to Seafood, Dessert, and Live Fire.
Beyond the competition, the Texas Food Championship is a celebration of Texas culture. Guests can explore the Craft Beverage Garden, shop the Farmers & Makers Market, taste bites from top food trucks and restaurants, and enjoy live music on the bay. Each day features both professional judging through the WFC’s E.A.T.™ Methodology and People’s Choice tastings, where fans help decide who earns a coveted Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships.
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Tickets
Championship Weekend Pass
Your all weekend-access (GA) ticket to the ultimate Texas food and flavor festival! Enjoy three days of chef competitions, live music, tastings, and market shopping as Texas crowns its culinary champions on the Corpus Christi bayfront.
$75.00
+$1.88 ticket service fee
Champion VIP Pass
Enjoy exclusive weekend access to the VIP Lounge with premium seating, chef meet-and-greets, tastings, craft beverages, and live entertainment — the ultimate way to experience where Texas crowns its culinary champions.
$500.00
+$12.50 ticket service fee
Judging Pass - Burgers
Step into the judge’s seat! The People’s Choice Tasting Pass gives you the rare opportunity to taste competition dishes and help decide who earns a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. Only 100 guests per category will receive this exclusive pass — allowing you to sample bite-sized creations from competing chefs, pitmasters, and culinary teams, then cast your vote for your favorite. Your taste buds make the call. Be part of Texas food history — one bite at a time.
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Judging Pass - Bacon
Step into the judge’s seat! The People’s Choice Tasting Pass gives you the rare opportunity to taste competition dishes and help decide who earns a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. Only 100 guests per category will receive this exclusive pass — allowing you to sample bite-sized creations from competing chefs, pitmasters, and culinary teams, then cast your vote for your favorite. Your taste buds make the call. Be part of Texas food history — one bite at a time.
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Judging Pass - Seafood
Step into the judge’s seat! The People’s Choice Tasting Pass gives you the rare opportunity to taste competition dishes and help decide who earns a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. Only 100 guests per category will receive this exclusive pass — allowing you to sample bite-sized creations from competing chefs, pitmasters, and culinary teams, then cast your vote for your favorite. Your taste buds make the call. Be part of Texas food history — one bite at a time.
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Judging Pass - Sandwich
Step into the judge’s seat! The People’s Choice Tasting Pass gives you the rare opportunity to taste competition dishes and help decide who earns a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. Only 100 guests per category will receive this exclusive pass — allowing you to sample bite-sized creations from competing chefs, pitmasters, and culinary teams, then cast your vote for your favorite. Your taste buds make the call. Be part of Texas food history — one bite at a time.
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Judging Pass - Chef
Step into the judge’s seat! The People’s Choice Tasting Pass gives you the rare opportunity to taste competition dishes and help decide who earns a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. Only 100 guests per category will receive this exclusive pass — allowing you to sample bite-sized creations from competing chefs, pitmasters, and culinary teams, then cast your vote for your favorite. Your taste buds make the call. Be part of Texas food history — one bite at a time.
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Judging Pass - Dessert
Step into the judge’s seat! The People’s Choice Tasting Pass gives you the rare opportunity to taste competition dishes and help decide who earns a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. Only 100 guests per category will receive this exclusive pass — allowing you to sample bite-sized creations from competing chefs, pitmasters, and culinary teams, then cast your vote for your favorite. Your taste buds make the call. Be part of Texas food history — one bite at a time.
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Judging Pass - Vegetarian
Step into the judge’s seat! The People’s Choice Tasting Pass gives you the rare opportunity to taste competition dishes and help decide who earns a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. Only 100 guests per category will receive this exclusive pass — allowing you to sample bite-sized creations from competing chefs, pitmasters, and culinary teams, then cast your vote for your favorite. Your taste buds make the call. Be part of Texas food history — one bite at a time.
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Judging Pass - Live Fire
Step into the judge’s seat! The People’s Choice Tasting Pass gives you the rare opportunity to taste competition dishes and help decide who earns a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. Only 100 guests per category will receive this exclusive pass — allowing you to sample bite-sized creations from competing chefs, pitmasters, and culinary teams, then cast your vote for your favorite. Your taste buds make the call. Be part of Texas food history — one bite at a time.
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Judging Pass - Noodle
Step into the judge’s seat! The People’s Choice Tasting Pass gives you the rare opportunity to taste competition dishes and help decide who earns a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. Only 100 guests per category will receive this exclusive pass — allowing you to sample bite-sized creations from competing chefs, pitmasters, and culinary teams, then cast your vote for your favorite. Your taste buds make the call. Be part of Texas food history — one bite at a time.
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Judging Pass - BBQ (Tailgate)
Step into the judge’s seat! The People’s Choice Tasting Pass gives you the rare opportunity to taste competition dishes and help decide who earns a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. Only 100 guests per category will receive this exclusive pass — allowing you to sample bite-sized creations from competing chefs, pitmasters, and culinary teams, then cast your vote for your favorite. Your taste buds make the call. Be part of Texas food history — one bite at a time.
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Judging Pass - BBQ (Ribs)
Step into the judge’s seat! The People’s Choice Tasting Pass gives you the rare opportunity to taste competition dishes and help decide who earns a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. Only 100 guests per category will receive this exclusive pass — allowing you to sample bite-sized creations from competing chefs, pitmasters, and culinary teams, then cast your vote for your favorite. Your taste buds make the call. Be part of Texas food history — one bite at a time.
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Judging Pass - BBQ (Wild Card)
Step into the judge’s seat! The People’s Choice Tasting Pass gives you the rare opportunity to taste competition dishes and help decide who earns a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. Only 100 guests per category will receive this exclusive pass — allowing you to sample bite-sized creations from competing chefs, pitmasters, and culinary teams, then cast your vote for your favorite. Your taste buds make the call. Be part of Texas food history — one bite at a time.
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Judging Pass - BBQ (Steak)
Step into the judge’s seat! The People’s Choice Tasting Pass gives you the rare opportunity to taste competition dishes and help decide who earns a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. Only 100 guests per category will receive this exclusive pass — allowing you to sample bite-sized creations from competing chefs, pitmasters, and culinary teams, then cast your vote for your favorite. Your taste buds make the call. Be part of Texas food history — one bite at a time.
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Judging Pass - BBQ (Brisket)
Step into the judge’s seat! The People’s Choice Tasting Pass gives you the rare opportunity to taste competition dishes and help decide who earns a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. Only 100 guests per category will receive this exclusive pass — allowing you to sample bite-sized creations from competing chefs, pitmasters, and culinary teams, then cast your vote for your favorite. Your taste buds make the call. Be part of Texas food history — one bite at a time.
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Judging Pass - BBQ (Dessert)
Step into the judge’s seat! The People’s Choice Tasting Pass gives you the rare opportunity to taste competition dishes and help decide who earns a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. Only 100 guests per category will receive this exclusive pass — allowing you to sample bite-sized creations from competing chefs, pitmasters, and culinary teams, then cast your vote for your favorite. Your taste buds make the call. Be part of Texas food history — one bite at a time.
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
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