February 1–2, 2027 · Little America Hotel & Resort · Cheyenne, Wyoming. Teams compete in Culinary, Management, Cake Baking, and Bread Baking for scholarships and a trip to the National ProStart Invitational.
Teams of 2 to 4 prepare a three-course meal (starter, entrée, dessert) on two butane burners with no running water or electricity. Judged on knife skills, work skills, safety, and each course.
Teams build a restaurant concept covering menu, costing, marketing, and operations, then respond to a live critical-thinking scenario in front of industry judges.
A Wyoming-only baking competition open to all FACS programs. Teams build and decorate a show cake on-site, judged on teamwork, technique, appearance, and flavor.
A Wyoming-only baking competition open to all FACS programs, judged on technique, bake, and the quality of the finished breads.
Two days of competition on February 1–2, 2027, capped by the Salute to the Industry Gala on the evening of February 2. The detailed run-of-show is released in mid-January; individual team times go out about a week before the event.
Competing schools and the judging panel are confirmed once registration closes. Educators: submit your Intent to Participate to claim your spot. Industry professionals: volunteer to judge.
Register a team, sign up to judge, or sponsor the event that defines Wyoming hospitality education.