Culinary professionals across Maryland have an opportunity to showcase their talents at an upcoming state event celebrating local ingredients and products.
The Maryland Department of Agriculture revealed plans for the 2026 Governor’s Buy Local Cookout, scheduled for Friday, July 17, 2026 in Annapolis, Maryland. The department expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming event in their announcement made on May 12, 2026.
Selected chefs who advance to the final round will have the chance to prepare their dishes as part of the festivities during Buy Local Challenge Week. The cookout represents the state’s ongoing effort to promote locally-sourced food and support Maryland’s agricultural community.
Details about submission requirements and the selection process for participating chefs were not immediately available in the initial announcement.
