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Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market (OBFM) Cupcake Contest

Saturday, Oct 12, 2024

Rules and Guidelines

Who Can Enter?

  • All ages and experience levels are welcome to enter!

  • Cupcakes must be made by the entrant, in a home kitchen.

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What Can I Win?

  • Three finalists will be selected with first place receiving 60% of the entry fees, second place receiving 40%, and third place receiving an OBFM t-shirt of their choice. 

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​What Kind of Cup Cake?

  • This competition is for homemade cupcakes. Cake mixes and prepared frostings are not allowed.  Toppings and decorations are encouraged.

  • Participants may enter any type of recipe and may enter more than one type of cupcake. 

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How do I Enter?

  • Complete the online entry form at https://www.oldebeaufortfarmersmarket.org/.   

  • There is a $10 entry fee payable via PayPal when you complete your online entry form. (Note:  The $10 entry fee is per cupcake type should you enter more than one type of cupcake).

  • Bake a dozen cupcakes and deliver them to the “Baking Contest” tent (beside the Welcome Tent) on Saturday, October 12th. 

  • Cupcakes should arrive by 9am to allow judging to commence at 9:30.

  • Include an index card listing your ingredients.   

  • Please deliver cupcakes in a sealed container, or properly cover them. The event is outside; therefore, we ask you not submit anything that requires refrigeration.

  • Participants are responsible for retrieving their containers after the event. 

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How Will Recipes Be Judged?

  •  Entries will be judged on appearance, taste, and creativity.  A maximum of 10 points each is allowed with a total of 30 points possible.

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What Happens if I Win?

  • Selected finalists will be notified after judging, ~10:30 am on Saturday, Oct 12, 2024. 

  • Contestants do not have to be present to win but need to be close to their phones in case they receive the winning phone call.

  • If you are a winner, return to the Baking Contest Tent at 10:30am.  You will receive your prize and have your photo taken.  (Note:  Photos become the property of the OBFM and may be used in subsequent advertising).

  • After judging, remaining cupcakes will be sold to the general public.  All proceeds go towards the OBFM.

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For additional info email, you may contact Inez Leyden at inezbft@ec.rr.com.

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