Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/STEVE KEESEE 9/24/11 Josh Doering with Pizza D'Action whips up their house cheese dip for the crowd at the 2nd annual World Cheese Dip Championship at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock.

 Get ready, Central Arkansas — The World Cheese Dip Championships are coming back to Little Rock this fall.

Now in its third year, the event for cheese-dip lovers all over is slated for October 20 at the Clinton Presidential Center. In the last two years, the championships have drawn over 10,000 participants to sample dozens of recipes and vote on their favorites, according to the release.

Winners will receive cash prizes, trophies created by a local artist, and of course, bragging rights. The Professional Division Champion will also win a trip to New Orleans to participate in next year's New Orleans Roadfood Festival.

“The public response the last two years has been overwhelming and once again proves that Central Arkansas is the cheese dip epicenter,” said Southern Cheese Dip Academy founder Nick Rogers in the release. “Teams from as far as New York City and Vermont competed last year, and we expect other states to join us this year. ... Let’s not forget, the event benefits Harmony Health Clinic.”

Harmony Health Clinic is a Little Rock-based non-profit medical clinic that provides free health care for the uninsured and under-served in Pulaski County.

Do you think you have what it takes to make the best cheese dip in the world? Amateurs and professionals may register to compete at www.cheesedip.net. General public registration is open until Oct. 10, and advance tickets will go on sale in the upcoming months.