Live Cake Challenge ~

 

                 With the continued popularity of cake decorating sweeping the country, many well known and talented sugar artists, as well as newcomers to the field, will  once again participate in our Live Connecticut Challenge.

 

                 This Challenge will spotlight sugar artists and bakery owners who will decorate a cake, according to challenge rules, that will fit our show theme “Child’s Play”, and all in front of a live audience.   They will have three and one-half hours to complete their work, ending with the presentation of medals, gifts and cash prizes. 

 

                 This event is held on Sunday starting at 12:00 p.m.  Please join us for this very exciting event.  Seating is limited, so be sure to purchase a ticket online, or they can be purchased at the door. 

 

 

Classes ~

 

                 Every day there are new and challenging techniques that enter the field of cake decorating.  This event will sponsor classes with instructors bringing us the latest new challenges in this unique field. 

 

                 Be sure to pre-register for any classes you may be interested in, as seating will be limited.  Should you have any questions, feel free to email our Event Directors (see contact page).  

 

 

Awards ~

 

                 All entries in both the decorating and Wedding Cake competitions will be judged on Saturday morning.  All ribbons will be placed at each entry by our judges.  Division trophies and special awards will be presented at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.  Trophies are then placed by the winning entries for public viewing until the close of the show (Sunday, February 28th, 5:00pm).

 

                 Placement  medals and monetary prizes for the Sunday Cake Challenge are presented at the end of that competition.  

 

Event Descriptions & Fees ~

 

                     

 

 

Competitions ~

 

             Feel the excitement as you place your sugar arts entry on a table next to dozens of other creations.  As you gaze around the room, your inspiration is triggered into high gear with the many colors, shapes and ideas.  Techniques you never even thought of attempting will become a new interest.  Spend the entire day chatting with fellow decorators and artists, as well as Master Decorators, Vendors and Authors.  You can’t beat “Cake Heaven.”

 

                 We continue in 2010 with our “Wedding Cake Competition.”  This specific category will be an opportunity for novice and professional decorators to share their interpretation of this age old tradition, while displaying a Wedding Cake that expresses their creativity and talents.  The best design of this specific judged category will be awarded a monetary prize.  (Designs not applicable to Show Theme.)

 

Evening Banquet, Demonstrations, Twin Challenge ~

 

                 Saturday’s activities will conclude with a social hour of Round Robin Demos by well-known decorators and teachers, followed by a buffet banquet.  The entire evening culminates with a One-Hour Decorating Challenge.  Novice Challengers try their hand at decorating cake dummies of a shape they will learn about on site.  Along with exciting demonstrations and challenge by well-known decorators, there is the opportunity to sit and chat with many new and old friends.   (Meal prices include tax and gratuity.  Reserve your seat and choice of meal with online registration.)

 

 

 

General Admission ~

Event is open to All ~ Cake decorators of all skill levels and ages; Culinary students and instructors;

and the General Public. 

 

Admission Fees:

             General Admission:   ~ Cake Gallery, Wedding Salon and Vendor Area

                          $ 7.00/person  ~  Tickets Available at the Door

                          Children five years and under ~ Free for Cake Gallery and Vendor Areas Only

             Live Cake Challenge (includes Cake Gallery and Vendor Areas):

                          $15.00 / person ~ Tickets purchased with pre-registration or at door

                          (Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times.)

            

             “Brunch with Buddy” - Sunday, February 28th ~ 9:00am to 12:00 pm 

                                       (Includes Live Cake Challenge, Cake Gallery and Vendor Areas)

                          Brunch and Presentation:                       $80.00/person

                          Presentation Only Seating:                    $45.00/person

 

Class Fees:  Refer to “Class Information” Link at left, and Registration Form.

 

Entrant Fees:  Refer to “Rules and Regulations” Link at left, and Registration Form.

 

Vendor Fees:  Refer to “Sponsorships” Link at left, and Registration Form.

 

Saturday Social/Banquet & Demonstrations:  $35.00/person