Bring your cake to the Explore Oregon Stage in Columbia Hall on the Oregon State Fairgrounds.

TYPE OF ENTRY: Any chocolate or devil’s food layer cake. No cake shall contain ready-mixes of any kind, including frostings. All entries shall be judged on the basis of appearance, texture and flavor.

Contestant is allowed only one (1) entry.

Indications of physical damage, as might occur in transit or handling, shall not be counted against the contestant by the judge. Any resident of Oregon may enter, except for professional bakers or professional home economists. Gerry Frank will judge entries.

Special 60th Anniversary Contest For Past Winners.
This year Mr. Frank welcomes back past winners over the 60 years to compete in a separate special competition to defend their championship title. This special category will follow after the primary competition, and will adhere to the same rules described above.

Chocolate cake for all who attend.
Our friends at US Bank will be serving chocolate cake (while supplies last) to audience members and fair guests.