Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge

08/22/2026

🏆 We’ll have more photos from this great day coming soon, but we couldn’t wait to share the results from the competition!

• People’s Choice Award: Barometer Waterfront Grille - Orange Beach, Alabama

• 3rd Place: Chef Fletch (Island House Hotel) - Orange Beach, Alabama

• 2nd Place: Trail Boss Standard - Orange Beach, Alabama

• 1st Place & Golden Ticket Winner: Barometer Waterfront Grille - Orange Beach, Alabama

Their Brie & Blackberry Bacon Jam Grilled Cheese (with brioche bread, peppered bacon, blackberry jam, Gruyère and Brie, served with bacon-infused lobster mac & cheese) will be sending them to the World Food Championships this October!

Congratulations to all of our competitors, and thank you to everyone who came out, competed, cooked, and helped make another great Tailgate Challenge at The Wharf!

08/22/2026

🍳 PREP IS UNDERWAY!

Our competitors are ready to feed ya starting at noon. $20 for 10 tasting tickets, Marina Lawn at The Wharf!

The 4th Annual Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge - World Food Championships Qualifier

08/22/2026

🥓 It’s sizzling! Come on out and get some great bacon dishes.

$20 for 10 tasting tickets - 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The Wharf

🗓️ The 4th Annual Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge - World Food Championships Qualifier

08/22/2026

🧊 COOLING PRECAUTIONS IN PLACE!

We’ve got a covered eating area with fans courtesy of Expert Dry and a cooling tent courtesy of the Orange Beach Police Department.

Thank you both!

Come get your tickets on-site, $20 for 10 tasting tickets from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

08/22/2026

🏆 Good morning all, the 4th Annual Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge is here! We will see you from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The Wharf.

Entry tickets can be bought on-site for $20 (10 tasting tickets) with cash or card!
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📍 Address: The Marina Lawn at The Wharf
🗓️ Saturday, August 22nd - 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
🎟️ TO COMPETE: $100 for a team of four
🎟️ TO EAT: $20 for 10 tasting tickets
🔗 https://www.mygulfcoastchamber.com/

Whether you want to compete or eat, the 4th Annual Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge presented by Columbia Southern University, SUNNY 105.7-FM, and the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber is the place to be!

This high-energy, game day cook-off is a World Food Championships qualifying event, where teams battle for a coveted Golden Ticket in the bacon category while attendees enjoy delicious tastings and vote for the People's Choice Award.

08/22/2026

08/21/2026

🏆 TOMORROW'S THE BIG DAY! Are you ready for some bacon?

🔗 Get your eating tickets here: https://www.mygulfcoastchamber.com/event-detail/5kUa6SB2detDRm227brW1A2/the-4th-annual-coastal-tailgate-cook-off-challenge
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📍 Address: The Marina Lawn at The Wharf
🗓️ Saturday, August 22nd - 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
🎟️ TO COMPETE: $100 for a team of four
🎟️ TO EAT: $20 for 10 tasting tickets
🔗 https://www.mygulfcoastchamber.com/

Whether you want to compete or eat, the 4th Annual Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge presented by Columbia Southern University, SUNNY 105.7-FM, and the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber is the place to be!

This high-energy, game day cook-off is a World Food Championships qualifying event, where teams battle for a coveted Golden Ticket in the bacon category while attendees enjoy delicious tastings and vote for the People's Choice Award.

08/21/2026

If you're joining us this Saturday, be sure to dress up in your college team spirit as one lucky attendee will be chosen to win a prize at our awards ceremony!

🔗 Get your eating tickets here: https://www.mygulfcoastchamber.com/event-detail/5kUa6SB2detDRm227brW1A2/the-4th-annual-coastal-tailgate-cook-off-challenge
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📍 Address: The Marina Lawn at The Wharf
🗓️ Saturday, August 22nd - 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
🎟️ TO COMPETE: $100 for a team of four
🎟️ TO EAT: $20 for 10 tasting tickets
🔗 https://www.mygulfcoastchamber.com/

Whether you want to compete or eat, the 4th Annual Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge presented by Columbia Southern University, SUNNY 105.7-FM, and the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber is the place to be!

This high-energy, game day cook-off is a World Food Championships qualifying event, where teams battle for a coveted Golden Ticket in the bacon category while attendees enjoy delicious tastings and vote for the People's Choice Award.

08/21/2026

We're excited to have The Table by Sea Glass Initiative and Mississippi Heroes providing food for attendees tomorrow!

🔗 Get your eating tickets here: https://www.mygulfcoastchamber.com/event-detail/5kUa6SB2detDRm227brW1A2/the-4th-annual-coastal-tailgate-cook-off-challenge

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📍 Address: The Marina Lawn at The Wharf
🗓️ Saturday, August 22nd - 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
🎟️ TO COMPETE: $100 for a team of four
🎟️ TO EAT: $20 for 10 tasting tickets
🔗 https://www.mygulfcoastchamber.com/

Whether you want to compete or eat, the 4th Annual Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge presented by Columbia Southern University, SUNNY 105.7-FM, and the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber is the place to be!

This high-energy, game day cook-off is a World Food Championships qualifying event, where teams battle for a coveted Golden Ticket in the bacon category while attendees enjoy delicious tastings and vote for the People's Choice Award.

08/21/2026

🚨 NEW COMPETITOR ALERT: Siri-ously Thai out of Tallahassee, Florida

Things are about to get Siri-ously delicious! Making their Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge debut, Siri-ously Thai is coming in bringing authentic Thai cuisine made with love.

The 2023 North Florida Food Challenge winners are ready to put their traditional Thai flavors to the test!

🔗 Get your eating tickets here: https://www.mygulfcoastchamber.com/event-detail/5kUa6SB2detDRm227brW1A2/the-4th-annual-coastal-tailgate-cook-off-challenge
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📍 Address: The Marina Lawn at The Wharf
🗓️ Saturday, August 22nd - 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
🎟️ TO COMPETE: $100 for a team of four
🎟️ TO EAT: $20 for 10 tasting tickets
🔗 https://www.mygulfcoastchamber.com/

Whether you want to compete or eat, the 4th Annual Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge Challenge presented by Columbia Southern University, SUNNY 105.7-FM, and the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber is the place to be!

This high-energy, game day cook-off is a World Food Championships qualifying event, where teams battle for a coveted Golden Ticket in the bacon category while attendees enjoy delicious tastings and vote for the People's Choice Award.