Commons:Wiki Loves Food 2026
Wiki Loves Food 2026
[edit]Wiki Loves Food (WLF) is an international photo competition on Wikimedia Commons celebrating the culinary diversity of the world. After national editions in India, Macedonia, Italy and the Philippines, and the last international round in 2018, Wiki Loves Food returns in 2026 as an international competition.
The 2026 edition is organised by the Wikimedians of Albanian Language User Group (WoALUG) with the support of the CEE Hub. It builds on WoALUG's national food photography competitions (2023–2025) and expands them into an international contest run across roughly 10 participating countries and regions.
National rounds run in November 2026, and the strongest photos from each national round advance to a single international round.
Food is one of the most vivid parts of any culture. It differs from place to place yet it is also deeply similar: the act of growing, cooking and sharing a meal is something we all recognise. That is exactly what makes food such a powerful part of our shared heritage, and what unites us across borders. Wiki Loves Food invites you to document this heritage and make it freely available to everyone.
Quick links
[edit]- Participating countries and organisers — announce your country here
- Organiser guide — how to run a national round
- Rules, jury and prizes
- Winners — national finalists and international results
- Visual identity and resources
Aims
[edit]- Hold the first international Wiki Loves Food contest on Wikimedia Commons since 2018.
- Improve the quality and quantity of local-cuisine imagery across the participating countries, with a focus on under-represented dishes and food practices.
- Highlight culinary heritage and cultural diversity through openly licensed photography.
- Strengthen cross-affiliate collaboration and build organising capacity in participating communities.
- Onboard newcomers to Wikimedia Commons through a low-barrier participation format.
Theme
[edit]Photos of local cuisine and food from each participating country, which may include traditional dishes, ingredients, preparation techniques, cookware and kitchens, food markets, street food, regional and seasonal variations, and other food-related cultural practices.
Timeline
[edit]| Date | Phase |
|---|---|
| 15 September 2026 | Deadline for national organisers / affiliates to confirm participation |
| 2 September 2026 | Information and learning session |
| October 2026 | Participant-facing communications live in local languages |
| 1 – 30 November 2026 | Competition: national rounds run across all participating countries |
| 15 January 2026 | Submission of photos: each national round submits its strongest photos to the international round |
| January 2027 | International evaluation begins |
| February 2027 | Winners announced; prizes distributed; evaluation report published |
Participate
[edit]We are seeking around 10 countries and regions to take part. Wikimedia affiliates, user groups, chapters and individual organisers are all welcome to run a national round. To announce your participation, add your details on the participants page or email info@wikimediashqip.org.
The CEE Hub is offering 1:1 support for 5 CEE communities taking part — see the organiser guide.
Contact and organisers
[edit]- Email: info@wikimediashqip.org
- Organiser: WoALUG
- Support: CEE Hub
- Questions and proposals: use the talk page.
- Direct communication channel: Telegram group