World Food Championships at the Farmers Market

Experience the excitement of competitive cooking as the Restaurant Association of Maryland partners with the World Food Championships to host an official qualifying competition at the Reisterstown Farmers Market!

Watch talented chefs create original dishes using fresh ingredients sourced directly from the market. Competition entries must feature one protein, three additional locally sourced market ingredients, and at least one McCormick spice, showcasing the best of Maryland's local flavors.

Come cheer on the competitors, explore the farmers market, shop from local vendors, and see who earns a coveted spot at the World Food Championships.

Event Details

• Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
• Competition: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Location: Reisterstown Farmers Market, Franklin Middle School, 120 Main Street & Cockeys Mill Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136

This event is free to attend and is a great opportunity to experience live culinary competition while enjoying one of Maryland's favorite community farmers markets.