Did you know that the yummy cheese dip has roots in central Arkansas? It is said that the recipe was created in 1935 by Blackie Donnely, the original owner of the restaurant chain Mexico Chiquito. So, it’s only fitting that Little Rock hosts an annual cheese dip festival. And it will be the tastiest food festival in Arkansas that you’ll attend all year. Of course, with unlimited sampling of ooey, gooey cheese dips, it’s guaranteed that you’ll leave happy and full.
Please note: All proceeds for the event will benefit Harmony Health Clinic. The organization helps residents of Arkansas with the proper medical help that they require.
Come one, come all to the 11th Annual World Cheese Dip Competition held in Little Rock that kicks off at 12 p.m. on October 30.
Harmony Health Clinic/Facebook The world-famous competition will be held at the Little Rock River Market Pavilions. And it will attract thousands of visitors both locally and nationally.
Tickets are sold on the official website linked below and they range in prices depending on your age or the package you desire.
Arkansas Festivals and Events Association/Facebook You’ll be able to enjoy all-you-can-eat cheese dips with each purchase as well as drink tickets that include soda, water, wine, or an ice-cold beer. But best of all, kids under 6 are FREE.
The competition will be between professional as well as amateur teams, and you’ll be able to vote for the best cheese dip in the People’s Choice Awards.
Arkansas State Tourism/Facebook So, be prepared to sample warm cheese dips from restaurants, culinary experts, and perhaps from grandma’s kitchen.
Not only will this festival be the tastiest food event of the year, but it will also be filled with family-friendly fun.
World Cheese Dip Championship/Facebook Chip E. Dippington, the mascot of the competition, might make an appearance this year again. Be sure to grab your cameras to take a picture with it.
Of course, the little ones will love eating unlimited amounts of that warm ooey gooey cheese transported by the crunchy tortilla chip.
World Cheese Dip Championship/Facebook And if you’re not a fan of cheese, no judgment will be passed, come out and enjoy the event with the cheese dip lovers. There will be other vendors selling food that you can enjoy.
And some of our favorite eateries like the Purple Cow and Lili’s Mexican Street Food will be at the festival.
World Cheese Dip Championship/Facebook Moreover, if you’re a vegan, you will be able to enjoy the event as well. There will be vegan cheese dip options for you to indulge in.
Besides the food, there will be music, dancing, games, live entertainment, and more at this festival.
World Cheese Dip Championship/Facebook
Bring the entire family and get ready to dunk crispy tortilla chips into the yummy ooey, gooey cheesy dips.
World Cheese Dip Championship/Facebook So, come one, come all, to the biggest and tastiest food festival in Arkansas this year.
Online tickets are running out, so be sure to visit the website to secure yours today. And if you want to purchase tickets at the gate, there will be an extra cost for them. Also, we recommend that you follow the Facebook page for updates about the event.
Harmony Health Clinic/Facebook
The world-famous competition will be held at the Little Rock River Market Pavilions. And it will attract thousands of visitors both locally and nationally.
Arkansas Festivals and Events Association/Facebook
You’ll be able to enjoy all-you-can-eat cheese dips with each purchase as well as drink tickets that include soda, water, wine, or an ice-cold beer. But best of all, kids under 6 are FREE.
Arkansas State Tourism/Facebook
So, be prepared to sample warm cheese dips from restaurants, culinary experts, and perhaps from grandma’s kitchen.
World Cheese Dip Championship/Facebook
Chip E. Dippington, the mascot of the competition, might make an appearance this year again. Be sure to grab your cameras to take a picture with it.
And if you’re not a fan of cheese, no judgment will be passed, come out and enjoy the event with the cheese dip lovers. There will be other vendors selling food that you can enjoy.
Moreover, if you’re a vegan, you will be able to enjoy the event as well. There will be vegan cheese dip options for you to indulge in.
So, come one, come all, to the biggest and tastiest food festival in Arkansas this year.
And don’t forget to check out our previous article about the upcoming Renaissance festival in Hot Springs Arkansas. It will be an epic event that you’ll love.
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Address: River Market Pavilions, 400 President Clinton Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201, USA
