INDIANAPOLIS — More than 300 chefs from around the world are at the Indiana State Fairgrounds this week for the World Food Championships, one of the largest competitive cooking events globally.

Now in its 13th year and second year in Indianapolis, the event is expected to draw thousands of spectators and bring significant economic activity as competitors vie for bragging rights and a share of more than $450,000 in prize money.

“This is recognized as one of the top food sport competitions in the world,” said Larry Dickerson, founder of Culinary Crossroads, told Inside Indiana Business. “We’re talking 1,300 to 1,500 competitors, including home cooks, professional chefs and barbecue teams, from more than 40 states and up to 20 countries.”

For Indianapolis, hosting the event is not just abo

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