MEB Gastronomy Festival 2026 Competition Schedule
The 2026 implementation process of the MEB International Gastronomy Festival and Cooking Competition will be carried out in a structured and phased manner in accordance with the schedule outlined below.
All application, document upload, and evaluation procedures must be completed within the specified timeframes. Applications submitted outside the announced dates will not be accepted.
| No | Task | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opening of regional competition applications | 24 December 2025 |
| 2 | Closing of regional competition applications | 5 January 2026 |
| 3 | Announcement of participating teams | 6 January 2026 |
| 4 | Announcement of school, time, and station details for competing teams | 7 January 2026 |
| 5 | Document, recipe, and image uploads by competing teams | 9 January 2026 – 25 March 2026 |
| 6 | Final deadline for document and recipe uploads for finalist teams | 3 April 2026 |
| 7 | Opening of international competition applications | 5 January 2026 |
| 8 | Closing of international competition applications | 27 February 2026 |
| 9 | Announcement of international participating teams | 2 March 2026 |
| 10 | Announcement of school, time, and station details for international teams | 4 March 2026 |
Regional Final Upload Deadlines
| Region | Final Upload Date |
|---|---|
| Marmara Region | 12 January 2026 |
| Aegean Region | 3 February 2026 |
| Mediterranean Region | 30 January 2026 |
| Central Anatolia Region | 18 March 2026 |
| Black Sea Region | 9 January 2026 |
| Eastern Anatolia Region | 18 March 2026 |
| Southeastern Anatolia Region | 6 February 2026 |
The organizing committee reserves the right to make updates to the schedule
if deemed necessary. All updates will be announced on the official website.
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