PIZZA COOK-OFF COMPETITION — MCDONOUGH, GA
Hosted by the Henry County Parks & Rec’s International Food Festival and Pizza Cook-off Association
Think you make the best pizza? It’s time to prove it.
Join fellow pizza enthusiasts at this sanctioned Pizza Cook-Off in McDonough, GA, where competitors go head-to-head for cash prizes, bragging rights, and a chance to qualify for the Pizza Cook-off Association National Championship.
Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or entering your first pizza contest, PCA events are designed to be fun, fair, and competitive—focused entirely on pizza.
WHY COMPETE?
🍕 Compete to win $1000 and bragging rights
🍕 Clear rules, professional judging, and a structured timeline
🍕 Winners advance to compete against other event winners nationwide
🍕 Great atmosphere with fellow pizza lovers and competitors
REGISTRATION:
Entry fee is $150. Spots are limited—early registration is encouraged.
Sign-up deadline is September 26, 2026.
Competitors can also sign up for a secondary category, Ancillary Appetizer, in addition to the main pizza competition.
Category: Ancillary Appetizer
Permits 1 competitor cook for Pizza Cook-Off event in McDonough, GA at the International Food Festival on October 3, 2026. You can cook on an outdoor pizza oven, gas or charcoal grill, or ceramic smoker. Please read rules at www.pizzacook-off.com/rules.
Entry fee is $50. Spots are limited—early registration is encouraged. Sign-up deadline is September 26, 2026.
Category: Pizza
Permits 1 competitor cook for Pizza Cook-Off event in McDonough, GA at the International Food Festival on October 3, 2026. You can cook on an outdoor pizza oven, gas or charcoal grill, or ceramic smoker. Please read rules at www.pizzacook-off.com/rules.
Entry fee is $150. Spots are limited—early registration is encouraged. Sign-up deadline is September 26, 2026.
JUDGE REGISTRATION:
Judge registration for this event has not opened yet. Stay tuned!
If you are not a PCA member or haven’t taken a judge’s class, you can become a member now and sign up for a judge’s class through the member portal.
TIMELINE:
9:00 am - Cooks' Meeting
11:00 am - Ancillary Turn-In
12:00 pm - Turn-In
1:50 pm - Finals Turn-In
3:00 pm - Awards
PAYOUT & ADVANCEMENT:
1st Place - $1000
2nd Place - $500
3rd Place - $400
4th Place - $300
5th Place - $200
If you win an event, you can take part in a competition with all other winners annually to win the title of “Pizza Cook-off Association National Champion.”
ABOUT THE PIZZA COOK-OFF ASSOCIATION:
The Pizza Cook-off Association sanctions pizza competitions across the U.S., creating high-quality events for cook teams, judges, promoters, and the public. PCA events support community engagement, fundraising opportunities, and the growing world of competitive pizza cooking.
Become a PCA member to unlock access to judges and cooks classes, special discounts, and exclusive event benefits.
