Competitive cooking event to return to Indianapolis in OctoberINDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The World Food Championships will return to Indianapolis for a third consecutive year, the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center announced Wednesday morning. The Oct. 15-18 event that celebrates competitive cooking draws worldwide competitors. This year’s championships will feature a refined competition schedule aimed at enhancing the experience for both competitors and fans. Sunday culmination will feature the final rounds for the 10 core categories and the crowning of the champions. The fairgrounds sits off East 38th Street and East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive in north Indianapolis.