Thank you for your interest in RivahFest’s Baking Contest. Unfortunately, we did not receive enough entries to move forward with the competition this year, and we have made the difficult decision to cancel the event. Watch this space for next year.

We truly appreciate your support and understanding, and we hope you will still join us for all the other fun and festivities at RivahFest!

Theme: Americana 🇺🇸
(Entries should reflect classic American flavors, traditions, or patriotic inspiration.)

Divisions:

Youth/Junior Division - Ages 8–15

Amateur Division - For bakers who don’t make most of their income from baking

Professional Division - For bakers who do make most of their income from baking

Categories:

Cakes - To include all cakes and cupcakes. One whole precut cake or 6 cup cakes required to enter. Presented on a clean white plate.

Pies - To include pies and pastries. One 9” precut pie required to enter. Presented in a disposable pie pan.

Cookies - To include cookies and bars. Twelve cookies or bars required to enter. Presented on a clean white plate.

• Each participant may enter one item per Category.
• All baked goods must be homemade.
• Please include a typed or clearly written recipe with your entry (all allergens must be clearly listed)
• Items must be ready to serve (pre-sliced if needed).
• Bring your item at the temperature it’s meant to be served.
• Everything must be completely edible.
• Keep it family-friendly—no offensive decorations or themes.

• Drop off Location: Contest Registration Booth in the basement of Tappahannock Memorial United Methodist Church, 345 Earl St., Tappahannock, VA 22560.
• Drop-off Window: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Judging Starts: 1 p.m.
• Winners Announced: 2 p.m.

Judges will be looking at:

• Taste (of course!)
• Texture & inside appearance
• Overall look & presentation
• Creativity
• Level of difficulty

• Judges’ decisions are final.
• Please follow basic food safety when preparing your dish.
• Most importantly—have fun and show off your baking skills! 🧁