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World Alfajor Championship Opens August 15 in Buenos Aires With 19 Categories

Over 120 domestic producers joined by exhibitors from more than ten countries face a specialized jury in blind tastings to award the world’s best alfajor.

Overview

  • The tournament runs August 15–17 at Pabellón 6 in Costa Salguero and tickets start at ARS 5,000 on Eventbrite for three-day access.
  • Organizers added two new distinctions—Best Marplatense-Style Alfajor and Best Dual-Flavor Filling—bringing the total to 19 competitive categories.
  • A specialized jury will conduct blind tastings and score over 35 sensory attributes to determine gold, silver and bronze medalists.
  • Public programming includes free tastings, producer talks, masterclasses, guided samplings, live music and a special “Alfajoreros en Acción” children’s segment.
  • Participants span 120+ Argentine producers alongside exhibitors from Uruguay and about ten other countries showcasing traditional and exotic varieties like pistachio and white chocolate.