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Optional Live Tasting Finale - March 21, 2026
Top 3 finalists who are local or willing to travel will be invited to prepare their dishes live at the FYAHOUSE Tasting Experience in Winder, Georgia. Event attendees will sample each finalist’s dish and cast their votes, awarding the People’s Choice Cash Prize.  The highly coveted Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships will also be announced at the event.