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Welcome to the Schwan's Culinary Skills Challenge

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Schwan's Company

 

 

 

 

 

Since 2005, the Culinary Skills Challenge has featured high school students showcasing their culinary skills through competitions and a variety of hands-on seminars.

The Schwan's Company has been supporting students by serving as our corporate sponsor since 2014. Competitors in the Culinary/Cooking Competition vie for SMSU Scholarships of $500, $1000, and $2000. 
Learn more about the SMSU Scholarship

Schedules will be posted closer to the event.  Check-in begins at 7:30 and Awards will conclude by 1:30.

   

THANK YOU to our partners! 

     
SMSU
                
Minnesota BBQ Society logo
  
MN Pork logo
Atlantic Place Restuarant

 

 

 

COMPART logo

    

Royal Oak logo

 

2026 Culinary Skills Challenge Winners