2026 Kids Healthy Cooking Competition

Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 12:00PM

We invite you to participate in our 6th Annual Kids Healthy Cooking Competition! All children in 4th or 5th grade that attend school in North Dakota and Western Minnesota are eligible to participate by submitting a healthy and tasty original recipe.

Please include an original recipe that you create (must include at least one fruit and/or vegetable). Every participant will receive a prize from our Jr. Chef sponsors worth over $100! 

Applications open NOW until Sunday, May 10! Selected finalists will be invited to a live healthy cooking competition for a 1 hour match against other finalists on Sunday, May 17. All participants will be provided with a pantry of items to cook with and will need to incorporate healthy produce items in their dish. Each participant will receive virtual training prior to the event so they can practice their skills. Dish creations will be judged by area chefs and community leaders. All Jr. Chefs will be recognized and the winner will be announced at the Family Wellness Food & Fitness FUN-Raiser on June 10.

AGES | 4th and 5th Graders
COST | Free to participate!
LOCATION | Family Wellness, Wellness Education Room