Registration Details For Competitors

Celebrate the inaugural year of our baking competition, spotlighting the local blueberry season! Visit a local farm to pick your own blueberries, then whip up your best creations for a chance to win. With four categories—pies, muffins, crumbles, and pastries—you have multiple chances to earn a coveted first-place ribbon. We are asking for pre-registrations which you can do by filling out the form below!

Competition Guidelines & Rules

No matter if you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, we can’t wait to see — and taste — what you whip up! Please take a moment to review the following guidelines to help keep the competition fair and enjoyable for everyone. Our baking competition is open to all ages!

1. We kindly ask that all participants pre-register by July 17th, as spots may be limited. Additional entries will be accepted up to 30 minutes before the competition begins, space permitting.
2. All entries must be submitted by 1 pm on the day of the competition (Sunday, July 20th).
3. Entries will be accepted inside the West Elgin Community Health Centre.
4. Each participant may enter one item per category.
5. Entries must be homemade – no store bought mixtures or pre-made components.
6. All entries must be made with food safety in mind – refrigeration of dairy-based items before drop off, etc.
7. Judging begins at 1:00pm and will be based on blind tasting.
8. Winners will be announced at 3:00pm.

Additional Notes:
– Please label all entries with your name and category for judging. Labels will be removed or hidden before judging to ensure a blind tasting and fair evaluation.
– Please provide an ingredient list for allergy awareness.
– All entries must have enough portions for 3 judges. Any remaining portions are yours to keep!
– Judge’s decisions are final

Judging Criteria

Taste (40%) Flavour balance, freshness of ingredients, depth of flavour, overall deliciousness
Texture (20%) Appropriate consistency (moist cake, flaky pie crust, etc.), mouthfeel and structure
Appearance (20%) Presentation and visual appearance, creativity in decoration or design, neatness
Creativity & Originality (10%) Unique twist or inventive recipe, visual or flavour originality
Overall Impression (10%) Would the judges want a second serving? How well does everything come together?

Prizes

We’re excited to recognize our talented bakers with the following prizes for each category:

🥇 First Place: $50 cash prize plus a Rosette Ribbon
🥈 Second Place: Rosette Ribbon
🥉 Third Place: Rosette Ribbon
🎖️ All participants will receive a Participant Ribbon to celebrate their entry and effort!