2026 Taste of America Challenge – Presented by Sam’s Club Recipe Contest

Entry Deadline: 

May 4, 2026
Categories:
Recipe Contests
2026 Taste of America Challenge - Presented by Sam's Club Recipe Contest

General Information

Participants may submit multiple entries.

Judging Criteria
– Execution (35%)
– Appearance (15%)
– (Perceived) Taste (50%)

Judging will be a blind process, where judges will not know the competitor’s name or background information.

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

Prize Structure:
– 3 Golden Tickets will be awarded to the top 3 recipes, one in each of the following categories: Sandwich, Vegetarian, and Noodle – free registration (ERV: $1,000 per winner) The first place winner will get first choice of category and so on.
– Participants may submit multiple entries. Limit one prize per person within the TOA Series.
– Golden Tickets may not be transferred or sold, and any attempt to do so will render them automatically null and void. Winners may redeem their Golden Tickets for registration in any Kitchen Areana WFC category that is still open

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