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SUMMARY:STL's Pot Chef Presents: Blazed & Infused: Master of the Munch
ies
LOCATION:Handlebar\, 4127 Manchester Ave\,\, St Louis\, MO 63110
DESCRIPTION:STL&rsquo\;s Pot Chef is turning up the heat this Labor Da
y weekend with Blazed & Infused: Masters of the Munchies! The culinary
battle of the year with Chefs & Creative who has Mastered the Art of 
Infusion.\n\nSTL&rsquo\;s Pot Chef Presents: Blazed & Infused &mdash\;
Master of the Munchies St. Louis&rsquo\; Ultimate Infused Food Compet
ition Returns Labor Day Weekend \nThis Labor Day weekend\, STL&rsquo\;
s Pot Chef is bringing back one of St. Louis&rsquo\; most anticipated 
infused food experiences&mdash\;but this year\, the competition is big
ger\, bolder\, and completely refreshed.\n\n \nGrown Folks 21+ only. I
Ds will be checked at the door\, \n\n \nWelcome to Blazed & Infused: M
aster of the Munchies\, an unforgettable infused food competition feat
uring talented canna chefs\, pitmasters\, bakers\, vegan creators\, fo
od vendors\, local brands\, and culinary innovators competing for cash
prizes\, trophies\, special awards\, major exposure\, and ultimate br
agging rights. Past Pot Chef Champs battling it out as the Master of t
he Munchies.\n\n \nIf you love bold food\, creative flavors\, live ent
ertainment\, local businesses\, and experiences you cannot find anywhe
re else in St. Louis\, this is the Labor Day weekend event you do not 
want to miss.\n\nPasses will be limited&mdash\;and once they are gone\
, they are gone.\n\nEvent Details\nLabor Day Weekend 2026 (Sunday- Sep
t 6th from 1p-6p)\n\nHandlebar- St. Louis\, Missouri\n\n \nJoin our em
ail list and follow STL&rsquo\;s Pot Chef on social media to be among 
the first to receive the official location announcement\, ticket relea
se\, competitor reveals\, and VIP updates.\n\nFour Categories. Four Cr
owns. One Epic Showdown. ?? The Smokehouse Crown ($650 Cash Prize)\nAw
arded to the competitor who brings the boldest smoked\, grilled\, or B
BQ-inspired creation of the competition.\n\nWe are looking for deep fl
avor\, serious technique\, perfect texture\, unforgettable presentatio
n\, and a dish powerful enough to rule the smokehouse.\n\nThis is not 
the category for playing it safe. Bring the smoke\, bring the sauce\, 
and bring something St. Louis will be talking about long after Labor D
ay weekend.\n\n.\n\n?? Sweet Victory ($150 Cash Prize)\nThis category 
celebrates the infused dessert or sweet treat that completely steals t
he show.\n\nFrom cakes and pastries to candies\, puddings\, cookies\, 
and unexpected creations\, competitors must deliver the perfect balanc
e of flavor\, creativity\, presentation\, and elevated indulgence.\n\n
One bite could change everything.\n\n?? The High Concept ($125 Cash Pr
ize)\nThe High Concept is for the risk-takers\, visionaries\, and culi
nary rule-breakers.\n\nThis award will go to the most imaginative infu
sed creation&mdash\;the dish that surprises the crowd\, challenges exp
ectations\, and pushes infused cuisine into exciting new territory.\n\
nUnexpected flavors. Innovative infusion methods. Original presentatio
n. A concept nobody saw coming.\n\nThis is where food becomes art.\n\n
?? Green Munchies ($200 Cash Prize)\nPlant-based does not mean basic.
\n\nGreen Munchies will honor the best vegan or plant-based creation i
n the competition. The winning dish must be flavorful\, creative\, sat
isfying\, beautifully presented\, and strong enough to compete with ev
ery other plate in the building.\n\nCome ready to prove that plants ca
n bring serious pressure.\n\nWhat to Expect at Masters of the Munchies
\nGuests can expect a full afternoon of flavor\, entertainment\, shop
ping\, competition\, and high-energy experiences\, including:\n\n \n? 
First 125 people get a FREE BAG OF RED HOT RIPLETS (Sponsored by Old V
ienna)\n\n? Infused food samples from talented competitors\n\n? Infuse
d and non-infused food/munchies available for purchase (Exclusive Infu
sed Menus from $5-$30)\n\n? Attendee voting to help crown category win
ners\n\n? Cash prizes\, custom trophies\, special awards\, and braggin
g rights\n\n? Local food vendors\, brands\, and entrepreneurs\n\n? Liv
e entertainment and interactive experiences\n\n? Giveaways\, raffles\,
and surprise prizes\n\n? Social media influencers\, photographers\, a
nd potential press coverage\n\n? A one-of-a-kind St. Louis Labor Day w
eekend celebration\n\n? 420 Patio & Rooftop\n\n?FREE 420 Photo Booth\n
\n?Exclusive Infused Mocktails\n\n \nThis is more than a food tasting.
It is a full experience designed for people who love great food\, exc
iting events\, local culture\, and discovering the next big brand befo
re everyone else does.\n\nSign up for our newsletter for early drops a
nd more exclusives.\n\nEvent details: https://www.riverbender.com/even
ts/details.cfm?seriesid=57326
URL:https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=57326
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