INDIANAPOLIS – The World Food Championships (WFC), the global leader in Food Sport, today announced that Everwise Credit Union will serve as the Official VIP Experience Sponsor of the 2026 World Food Championships, taking place October 15-18 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center in Indianapolis.
The Everwise VIP Experience will give guests exclusive lounge access, premium tastings, champion and judge meet-and-greets, behind-the-scenes tours, and unique Kitchen Arena viewing opportunities during all four days of the championship event. The partnership aligns two Indiana-rooted organizations committed to community, hospitality, and creating memorable experiences for people across the Midwest and beyond.
“The World Food Championships brings an incredible energy to Indianapolis, with talented chefs and food lovers coming together from across the country,” said Trisha Smith, Vice President of Marketing at Everwise Credit Union. “The VIP Experience gives us an opportunity to be part of that excitement, welcome local leaders and guests, and create a space where people can connect, celebrate great food, and enjoy everything this event brings to our community.”
“Partnerships like this are how we keep raising the standard for everyone who comes to the World Food Championships,” said Mike McCloud, Founder and CEO of the World Food Championships. “Everwise understands what a premium experience should feel like: warm, well-executed, and focused on the people in the room. Their sponsorship of the VIP Experience will help us deliver something special for our competitors, judges, sponsors, and fans during championship weekend in Indianapolis.”
The 2026 World Food Championships will bring together more than 1,200 competitors representing more than 20 countries and all regions of the United States, competing across 10 categories for more than $400,000 in prize money. Indianapolis will crown the World Category Champions, who advance to the Final Table to compete for the title of World Food Champion. Premium ticketed experiences, including the WFC VIP Experience, are designed to bring fans closer to the competition and provide exclusive ways to experience the world’s largest Food Sport festival.
Competitors, partners, and fans can stay up to date on the 2026 World Food Championships at worldfoodchampionships.com or by following World Food Championships on Facebook and Instagram (@WorldFoodChampionships), and LinkedIn (@WorldFoodChampionshipsHoldings).
About World Food Championships
The World Food Championships (WFC), recognized by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards as a “Best City Food Festival”, is the premier Food Sport competition globally. This multi-day, live culinary event highlights some of the world’s best cooks competing for food, fame, and fortune across multiple categories. Each year, thousands of teams vie for a coveted Golden Ticket at official qualifiers to earn their spot at WFC. Since its debut in 2012, the event has attracted participants from nearly 40 countries and every state in the U.S. The 2026 World Food Championships will take place October 15-18 at the Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion, located at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center in Indianapolis. For more information, visit WorldFoodChampionships.com.
About Everwise Credit Union
Everwise Credit Union is Indiana’s largest Credit Union with more than $5 billion in assets, over 50 branches throughout Indiana and southwest Michigan, and more than 300,000 members. Everwise offers traditional financial services including checking, savings, mortgages, and credit cards, as well as wealth management services. Since its founding in 1931, Everwise has focused on making a positive impact on its members and the community. Everwise Credit Union is federally insured by NCUA and is an equal opportunity lender. For more information, visit everwisecu.com.
