Cakes entered in the Expo WILL NOT BE JUDGED.
The purpose of the Expo is to give cake artists (especially those locally) a chance to self-promote as well as “strut their stuff” in a non-competitive arena.
Expo entrants may show as many cakes as they wish provided that they fit in the table space allotted. Expo table space will be available to purchase in 2’, 4’, and 6’ sections.
2’ - $50.00 (includes 1 Cake Battle ticket)
4’ - $75.00 (includes 1 Cake Battle ticket)
6’ - $100.00 - full table (includes 2 Cake Battle tickets)
Additional discounted Cake Battle tickets available to purchase thru online registration.
Cake Battle tickets will be available for pick-up upon set-up
of display(s).
Design a cake based on Kansas City highlighting KC’s historical past, present day, or your interpretation of what KC’s future might be like. OR combine all 3 time periods into one showpiece.
Entry fee: $30.00
(includes 1 $40 Cake Battle ticket)
Additional discounted Cake Battle tickets available to purchase when you register online.
If they so choose, Expo entrants will also be allowed to promote themselves and/or their businesses and permitted to display promotional materials such as business cards, flyers, photo albums, etc. However, space does not permit expo spaces to be manned. If you feel the need to be present and would like to meet people face to face in order to promote your business, then a vendor space would be a better choice for you.
When compared to typical entry fees for an average bridal show, entering the EXPO is a great bargain!
Entrants will be given details about a fictional celebrity couple (Rock musician Axel, and Chloe, an Academy Award-winning actress) for whom they will be designing a personalized wedding cake. See the “RULES” link for more info.
Each entry in the Wedding Cake Competition will be displayed on an individual round table. Table dressing is optional. Each table will be provided with a standard tablecloth.
Entry fee: $60.00 (Includes one $40 Cake Battle Ticket)
Additional discounted Cake Battle tickets available to purchase when you register online.
Cake Battle tickets will be available for pick-up upon set-up of display(s).
Prizes: $750 cash, a custom painted Kitchen Aid mixer and other prizes TBA to the best Over-All Wedding Cake Entry. Winning Cake will be featured in the Summer issue of EA Bride along with a story on the winning cake’s creator! Members of EA Bride editorial staff will serve as some of the judges for this division.
OTHER AWARDS:
The Rock Envy Award: The most rock-inspired creation
The Overachiever: The cake that goes above and beyond on complexity
The Trendsetter Award: The cake that uses the most innovative techniques
RUGRATS 6 and under
JUNIOR 7-12
TEEN 13-17
Kids may enter the Kansas City: Past Present and Future competition and/or the General competition
Entry fee: $10.00
Includes 1 $40 Cake Battle ticket per entrant.
Additional discounted Cake Battle tickets available to purchase when you register online.
Cake Battle tickets will be available for pick-up upon set-up of display(s).
Prizes: TBA
Kodi Tillery’s 2011 entry
The theme is WIDE OPEN. That cake you’ve always wanted to make? Now’s your chance. Show off a little (or a lot) and show us something
MIND-Blowing!
Entry fee: $30.00 (includes 1 $40 Cake Battle Ticket)
Hobbyist & Professional Divisions
Also includes a category for non-cake showpieces such as sugar, pastillage, chocolate, gingerbread etc.
Additional discounted Cake Battle tickets available to purchase when you register online.
Cake Battle tickets will be available for pick-up upon set-up of
display(s).
Prizes: TBA
Cake Battle tickets will be available for pick-up upon set-up of display(s).
Prizes: Cash & other prizes for best overall KC Past Present & Future themed cake.
Sculpted Cake by
Sarah Hansen
Celia Thompson and her “Decorators’ Choice”
trophy from 2011
Mike Elder poses with David Geaney, winner of last year’s “Black Sheep” Award
BEST AIRBRUSHING - SPONSORED BY IWATA
this one is self-explanatory, but don’t be surprised if the prize package for this award includes some airbrush-related goodies....
THE BLACKSHEEP:
the cake that best exemplifies turning “tradition” on its head. The biggest “ rule-breaker”
BEST IN SHOW:
will be voted on by our panel of celebrity judges
EXTREME DESIGN/ENGINEERING:
best use of mechanicals, electronics, architecture and/or engineering
DECORATORS’ CHOICE:
voted on by your fellow competitors
PEOPLE’S CHOICE:
voted on by the general public
$1 per vote - with proceeds benefitting The Whole Person
Detail of Erin Salerno’s prize-winning entry
2011 Expo entry from
Aunt Mary’s Cakes
and Cookies
Sponsored by:
COMPETITION LINKS
Kids’ Competition entries from 2011
