Open Class Baking entries due July
30; more baking contests Aug. 2-5
Whether it’s spicy cinnamon or crunchy coconut, a chocolate lover’s dream or a velvety vanilla escape, this year’s assortment of baking contests at the Thurston County Fair offers something special for even the discerning of taste buds.
“The baked goods contests are so much fun, and so mouth-watering. Sometimes I think just looking at all those gorgeous desserts packs on a few pounds!” said Rick Storvick, Thurston County Fair Manager. “But it’s only once a year, so I say indulge and enjoy—contestants of all ages and all abilities are invited to enter their favorite recipe.”
All Open Class Baking entries are due Monday, July 30 between 3 and 7 p.m. to the Heritage Hall. Yeast or quick breads, cakes, cookies, candies, or pies are all welcome. All entries must include the recipe with contestant’s name, address, and phone number. No late entries will be accepted. Final judging for Open Class Baking will take place on July 31, and the winners will be on display in Heritage Hall throughout Fair Week.
Along with the Open Class Baking contest, other special baked goods contests will be held throughout Fair Week, including:
August 2, Fair Manager’s Chocolate Cake Contest
Only the most delectable and delicious of choco-holic dreams will win this year’s Fair Manager’s Chocolate Cake Contest on Thursday, August 2. All chocolate varieties are welcome … and encouraged! Bring your chocolate cake entry to the Thurston Expo Center between noon and 2 p.m. All entries must include the recipe with contestant’s name, address, and phone number. Final judging begins at 2 p.m. All contestants get free admission to the fair (parking fee is not waived for contestants).
August 3, Best Cookie Contest
Come celebrate the quintessential snack-sized treats at the Best Cookie Contest on Friday, August 3. All cookie varieties are welcome between noon and 2 p.m. at the Thurston Expo Center. All entries must include the recipe with contestant’s name, address, and phone number. Final judging begins at 2 p.m. All contestants get free admission to the fair (parking fee is not waived for contestants).
August 4, Spooner’s Farms Berry Best Pie Contest
On Saturday, August 4, only the “berry best” will do when Spooner’s Farms hosts the Berry Best Pie Contest. Any kind of baked berry pie can be entered between noon and 2 p.m. at the Thurston Expo Center (no pies using cream, custard, cream cheese, Jello-O, or other ingredients requiring refrigeration). All entries must include the recipe with contestant’s name, address, and phone number. Final judging for the cash prize sponsored by Spooner’s Farms begins at 2 p.m. All contestants get free admission to the fair (parking fee is not waived for contestants).
August 5, Best Cupcake Contest
Don’t let their small size fool you. It will be a cupcake cage match where only the scrumptious survive on Sunday, August 5. Bring your cupcake contest entries between noon to 2 p.m. to the Thurston Expo Center. All entries must include the recipe with contestant’s name, address, and phone number. Final judging begins at 2 p.m. All contestants get free admission to the fair (parking fee is not waived for contestants).
For more information on these and other food and home arts contests, plus other 2012 Thurston County Fair information and news, visit www.co.thurston.wa.us/fair or contact the Thurston County Fair Office at (360) 786-5453.
“PAWSITIVELY FUN AT THE THURSTON
COUNTY FAIR”
August 1 – 5, 2012
