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SCULPTED CAKES COMPETITION
RULES AND REGULATIONS
DATE: OCTOBER 13TH, 14TH and 15TH
LOCATION: Orange County Convention Center
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 15TH, 2017
ENTRY FEE: $50.00 | STUDENTS $40.00
CATEGORIES: PROFESSIONAL, INTERMEDIATE, BEGINNER, AND STUDENT
SHOW TIME: 10/13/17 - SET UP 7:00 am - JUDGING 9:00 am promptly
RULES:
This competition is open to all adults over the age of 18. Registration forms and fees
must be received before the above date.
The competition is divided between 4 categories:
PROFESSIONAL: Open to all professional cake artists, pastry chefs, cake decorators and teachers. Entrants should have either won or entered previous competitions.
INTERMEDIATE: Open to all bakers, cake decorators, and non-professionals who may or may not have either won or entered previous competitions.
BEGINNER: Open to all hobbyists.
STUDENT: Open to all students and apprentices that are enrolled in a college program in culinary arts. Student must send proof of enrollment in a college culinary course or culinary school along with registration.
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There is no theme. Each competitor has the freedom to create the best possible
presentation.
NOTE: All displays must use “Satin Ice Fondant” and/or “Satin Fine Foods Gumpaste”
All sculpted cakes must demonstrate the art of sculpture/carved cakes, while also
defying the laws of gravity. Cakes must be designed in such a way that they can be recreated in real cake. All sculpted pieces must be comprised of at least 30%
cake. Styrofoam and or rice cereal treats can comprise the remaining 70% of the piece. Progress pictures must be provided as proof of cake use within the
piece. *Note* judges reserve the right to insert a needle or skewer in to the showpiece, if edible elements are deemed questionable.
The display tables are 6 feet long, “pre-skirted” with standard white tablecloth and
banquet skirting. Removal or alterations of any kind to the existing tablecloth and
skirting will not be permitted. Each competitor will have a 28” area for their display.
The maximum diameter for the cake board is 24", with no height restrictions. All
flowers, if any, must be handmade. Any commercial made flowers will be judged
accordingly.
The underside of all exposed cake dummies MUST be covered. Floral wires should not
be inserted directly in to the cakes (insert in to straws or floral picks). Cake boards
should be covered and ribbon is permitted on cake drums only.
The judges reserve the right to remove or disqualify any entry they feel is violating the
rules or is not to the required standards.
The judge’s decisions will be final, should a competitor need feedback or a critique on
their entry the judges will be available after the judging process has been completed.
All entries must be set up by the time indicated. At the end of that time all work must
stop and the area cleared for prompt judging. Exhibits must remain for the duration of
the show at which time, when the show closes, Sunday 10/15/2017 at 4:00 p.m., it is the
responsibility of each competitor to remove their display. Should it not be removed at
that time, it will be disposed of by the Convention Center’s maintenance crew. Upon
registration, competitors will receive a ticket, which must be provided when picking up
your showpiece at the end of the show. Don't lose your ticket
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No names or advertising will be allowed on the table before judging. After judging has
been completed and names/and or awards have been announced, competitors may
place business cards, and/or brochures next to their display, within their 28” x28” area
on the table.
Competitors may not enter a display that has been previously entered in another
competition and risk being disqualified if they do so. The display must be solely the work
of the person on the entry form. The organizers have the right to use photographs taken
of competitor’s displays for commercial purposes.
JUDGING CRITERIA POSSIBLE PTS
PRESENTATION AND GENERAL IMPRESSION 0-10
(Creativity, artistic appearance, color)
EVENNESS OF FONDANT, ICING, MODELING CHOCOLATE, OR GLAZE 0-5
(No wrinkles, cracking, smooth surface)
USE OF VARIOUS TECHNIQUES 0-5
(Craft skills, variety, new ideas)
EXACTNESS OF SKILLS DISPLAYED 0-10
(Proportion, consistency, balance)
DIFFICULTY 0-10
(Neatness of decoration, precision)
TOTAL 40
AWARDS
GOLD 36-40 points
SILVER 32-35.99 points
BRONZE 28-31.99 points
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CERTIFICATE OF MERIT 24-27.99 points
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION Below 24 points
All awards will be given out during the awards ceremony. Along with medals and, or
ribbons awarded in each category for the top 3 scoring entries is 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place,
for all divisions being, professional, intermediate, beginner, and student, a cash grand
prize will be awarded for all 1st place winning entries.
Best In Show
Best in Show will be awarded a cash prize for each of the three categories being,
Wedding Cakes, Sculpted Cakes, and Special Occasion/Novelty Cakes.
Please direct all questions to [email protected]
Please direct all questions to [email protected]
CAKE COMPETITION
ENTRY FORM All entrants should be over the age of 18
ALL ENTRY FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
First Name Last Name
Business Name ( if applicable )
Street Address City Country
State (Province) Postcode
Telephone Mobile
Email Address Website (if any)
PROFESSIONAL: Open to all professional cake artists, pastry chefs, cake decorators and teachers.
Entrants should have either won or entered previous competitions
INTERMEDIATE: Open to all bakers, cake decorators, and non-professionals who may or may not have
either won or entered previous competitions
BEGINNER: Open to all hobbyists
STUDENT: Open to all students and apprentices that are enrolled in a college program in culinary arts.
Proof of enrolment must accompany your application.
SELECT YOUR CAKE CATAGORY (IES)
SELECT YOUR SKILL LEVEL
Fees include one (1) adult admission ticket to The Americas Cake and Sugarcraft Fair Your fee is for each cake entered in a category. You may enter more than one (1) category.
WEDDING CAKE - Fee $55.00 / Students $ 45.00
SPECIAL OCCASION / NOVELTY CAKE - Fee $45.00 Students $35.00
SCULPTED CAKES - Fee $50.00 Students $40.00
TOTAL $ ____________
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CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
By submission of this Entry Form, I agree to abide by the Rules and Conditions as published, and acknowledge that the
Judges’ decision is FINAL. I give permission for the entrant and entry (ies) in this competition to be photographed and agree that they may be used by The Americas Cake & Sugarcraft Fair for promotional purposes. I certify, by my typed signature below, that the entry (ies) to be presented are my bona fide, unaided work.
ENTRANT ___________________________________________________________
(TYPED Signature)