Louisville native Ira Mowman won the 13th annual Derby Burger Challenge. Mowman's "Kentucky Fiesta Cheese Burger" features Kentucky Cattlemen’s Ground Beef, pico, avocado spread, chihuahua ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby Festival has announced this year’s winner for its annual Derby Burger Challenge. Ira Mowman is being hailed as burger boss for his Kentucky Fiesta Cheese ...

Ira Mowman from Louisville became the 2025 Derby Burger Champion with his Kentucky Fiesta Cheeseburger. This was his 3rd year competing in the finals.

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That sentiment inspired Mowman’s recipe ahead of the 2025 Derby Burger Challenge. His “Kentucky Fiesta Cheese Burger” won this year’s burger-themed party, as Mowman was named the champion ...