So you think you can bake?
Jr. Baking Competition
Rules for entrants
We are looking for kids ages 8-15
There is a $25 entry fee for each baked good entry and $10 for each additional entry.
You may enter in one of the following categories:
Cakes
Cupcakes
Pies/Cobblers
Cookies
Canidies
Quick Breads
Bread/Rolls
You must submit two (2) of each of your items. One item will be in the contest. The other will go towards either the cake walk or will be put into the silent auction.
To be considered, download the application and return it to .
Deadline for applications is February 15, 2017. We will contact you if you are accepted and the entry fee will be due by February 20, 2017.
We will have two (2) contests.
Our overall contest. Entries will be judged in the following manner:
You will be judged in three (3) categories and four (4) rounds.
First round is appearance - Judges will look at all items. They will be looking to see how appetizing they look. They will be looking for flaws, so make sure it looks delicious!
Fifty percent of the baked goods will be eliminated during this round
Second round is texture - Judges will cut each item and judge the texture. They will looking to see if it’s done inside, if it’s too dry and crumbly, if it’s burned, etc, so be sure you cook it perfectly!
Fifty percent of the baked goods will be eliminated during this round.
Third round is taste - Judges will taste each item and judge based on taste, so add your best ingredients and make it taste great!
Fifty percent of the baked goods will be eliminated during this round.
Final round is best overall. The judges will score each remaining item based on a number score.
Up to 35 points for appearance, up to 35 points for taste and up to 30 points for texture.
The baked good with the highest overall score wins! In the case of a tie. The items will be tasted and scored again until someone wins.
First prize is $250
2nd and 3rd prizes will receive a special mention gift and a certificate
All entries receive a certificate of participation
Peoples Choice Award
We will be asking all visitors to taste each of your baked goods and vote on the one they think tastes the best. The entry with the most votes will win the people’s choice award.