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The Sophie Fund set to host 9th annual Ithaca Cupcake Baking Contest in October

The Sophie Fund set to host 9th annual Ithaca Cupcake Baking Contest in October

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ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — The Sophie Fund is excited to announce the 9th annual Ithaca Cupcake Baking Contest, inviting amateur pastry chefs of all ages to showcase their delicious creations.

Join them at the Bernie Milton Pavilion in the Ithaca Commons on Saturday, October 19, for the event which is open to non-professional bakers who reside in Tompkins County or are students and employees at local colleges and schools.

Participants will have the chance to win a variety of prizes, including a Grand Prize valued at $250 and a special Youth Award for teens and pre-teens worth $100.

For full contest details, rules, and the contest registration form, please visit The Sophie Fund’s “Cupcake Contest” page here. Bakers can register online in advance or download the registration form to bring with them on the day of the event.

Contestants are required to submit trays of six cupcakes, along with their recipes and a brief story about their creations. Entries will be accepted from 10 a.m. to noon.

A panel of judges, including professionals from Ithaca’s top bakeries and restaurants, will evaluate the entries based on taste, decoration, and originality. Winners will be announced during an Awards Ceremony at 3 p.m.

The 9th Annual Ithaca Cupcake Baking Contest is proudly sponsored by Visions Federal Credit Union, Cayuga Health, and Maguire. Get ready to bake and make your mark at this sweet celebration!

Courtesy of The Sophie Fund

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