General Contest Information

The deadline for entering these two contests is Friday, July 23rd, at 12 Noon.  There is no entry fee to pay to enter, but you will have to purchase a fair admission pass to get into the Fair.

Plan to bring your entry to the Program Tent at the east side of the Grandstand arena at the Fair on  Sat., July 24th at 9 am for the Chocolate contest, and by 10am for the King Arthur Flour cake contest.  The judging will begin promptly at 9am and 10am respectively.
 
In order for us to know approximately how many entries we can expect, we would like you to register by sending an e-mail giving us your name, address, phone number,  e-mail address, and what contest you are entering or if you are entering both contests.  Send your registration information to:  ellens44@ameritech.net  

GHIRARDELLI "CHOCOLATE CHAMPIONSHIP"

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company invites you to participate in a chocolate championship with your most decadent chocolate recipe for a dessert or treat. Create your best entry using at least one of the Ghirardelli premium baking products (chocolate chips, bars and / or cocoa). Enjoy baking in Ghirardelli’s chocolate intensity for the opportunity to win $150 and a beautiful Ghirardelli chocolate gift basket!

JUDGING DATE: Saturday, July 24
JUDGING TIME: 9am
PLACE: Program Tent

PRIZES
1st place….. $150 and Ghirardelli Gift Basket
2nd place….. $ 50 and Ghirardelli Gift Basket
3rd Place….. Ghirardelli Gift Basket
Each winner will also receive a ribbon, apron and award certificate.

Bonus Prize
Enter the contest for a special surprise! An additional Ghirardelli prize will be awarded to one randomly selected contest entrant.
 
Click here for full rules and regulations for the Ghirardelli "Chocolate Championship"


KING ARTHUR FLOUR “GREAT CAKE CONTEST”

Do not miss this year’s King Arthur Flour “Great Cake Contest!” There are great prizes for the top three finishers at each fair, plus a new grand prize! Out of 15 first place winning cakes at official host fairs, King Arthur Flour Company will choose a grand prize winning cake and offer the grand prize winner the choice of either a $500 shopping spree online at www.KingArthurFlour.com or a complimentary trip to Vermont for a class at the King Arthur Flour Baking Education Center!

JUDGING DATE: Saturday, July 24
JUDGING TIME: 10am
PLACE: Program Tent

PRIZES
1st Place:  $150 Gift Card to www.KingArthurFlour.com
2nd Place:  $75 Gift Card     
3rd Place:  $50 Gift Card
Each winner will receive a ribbon, award certificate and apron.

GRAND PRIZE* King Arthur Flour “Baking Class & Trip” or $500 “Shopping Spree” at www.KingArthurFlour.com
 
Click here for full rules and regulations for the King Arthur Flour "Great Cake Contest"
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