2021 State Fair of Texas – Cake Contest

Entry Deadline: September 24, 2021
2021 State Fair of Texas – Cake Contest
Contact Information
Venue / Location

Fair Park
Dallas, Texas

General Information

September 25, 2021 – Ages 18 and Up – Amateurs

Judging – Entries will be judged on taste, texture, and moistness.

Contest Rules
– No mixes or sauces allowed.
– No chocolate allowed.
– Cakes cannot be cut before serving.
– Classes under “Layered Cake” must have more than one layer.
– The recipe for each entry must be included and typed on an 8.5″ x 11″ sheet of white paper. Contestant’s name, address, and phone number must be printed on back side of recipe.
– All recipes entered in the State Fair of Texas’ contest(s) become the property of State Fair and/or its contest sponsor(s). Recipes may be republished in the official State Fair of Texas Cookbook or on the State Fair’s or sponsor’s website and other communication channels.
– Must use U.S. standard measurements in recipe, use of metric system measurements are not acceptable

Entry Fees

Per Entry Fee – $2.00

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

Best of Show – $200.00
Blue 1st Place – $15.00
Red 2nd Place – $10.00
White 3rd Place – $5.00
Yellow Honorable Mention – Ribbon

Mushroom Forest

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