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! 🧁