Jr Iron Chef VT 2026

03/14/2026

Summary

Jr Iron Chef VT is a career exploration program and competition that teaches communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills by empowering Vermont youth to create locally sourced meals that promote Vermont’s Farm to School efforts

Description

PM HEAT IS AT CAPACITY - SO UNFORTUNATELY, NO HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS CAN REGISTER

JR IRON CHEF VT TURNS 18!
The 2026 Jr Iron Chef VT competition will be held March 14, 2026 at the Champlain Valley Exposition Blue Pavilion, at 105 Pearl Street in Essex Junction.

10/24/25: Early Bird registration opens ($140/team)
12/17/25: Regular registration opens ($160/team)

1/16/26: Cancellation with refund deadline
2/6/26: Registration deadline
2/12/26: Recipe, Lively Local (if applicable), Team Name, Team Members, Parent Permission submission deadline
3/14/26: Jr Iron Chef VT competition!