Whisk it good!

Official Rules

1. Eligibility: The Bake-Off is open to Avon Lake residents only. Proof of residency may be required.

2. Entry Fee: No registration fee is required.

3. Age Groups: Contestants must select one age group upon registration:

• Youth Division (ages 13 and under)

• Adult Division

4. Categories & Entry Limits: Contestants may enter one (1) entry per category and may enter multiple categories. Categories include:

• Pies

• Cakes/Cupcakes

• Cookies

• Bread

Entry Quantity Requirements:

• Pies, cakes, and bread must be submitted as one (1) full item.

• Cookies and cupcakes must be submitted as one (1) dozen items.

5. Submission: All baked goods must be delivered to Avon Lake Public Library at 9:00am on June 13.

6. Judging: Judging will take place from 10:30-11:30am on June 13.

7. Announcement of Winners:  Winners will be announced at 12:00pm (noon). Contestants do not need to be present to win.

8. Judging Criteria: All entries will be judged using the same scoring criteria:

• Taste/Flavor

• Appearance/Presentation

• Execution/Technique

• Creativity/Overall Appeal

Entries will be scored numerically. Youth entries will be judged based on age-appropriate skill and execution.

9. Category Awards: First (1st), second (2nd), and third (3rd) place ribbons will be awarded in each category and each age group.

10. Overall Grand-Prize Winners: One (1) Overall Grand-Prize Winner will be selected from each age group (two total winners).

• Overall winners will be chosen from the first-place category winners in each age group.

• The entry with the highest total score across all categories will be named Overall Grand-Prize Winner.

• Each Overall Grand-Prize Winner will receive $250.

11. Original Recipes: All entries must be homemade from original recipes. Boxed or pre-made mixes are not permitted.

12. Food Safety, Presentation, and Leftovers:

• Entries must be submitted on disposable plates or containers: items will not be returned.

• Please ensure all baked goods are prepared in a safe and sanitary manner.

• Any leftover baked goods may be offered to the public in exchange for a donation, with proceeds benefiting the Avon Lake Historical Society.

13. Changes: Date, time, categories, and rules are subject to change.