Live Buttercream Challenge Rules and Regulations
- Use Entry form to sign up. You will be notified no later than October 29, 2025 whether you have been selected to compete or not. Those not selected will be on a standby list.
- There will be three competitors selected by the Challenge Committee.
- The challenge committee will supply two (2) 8″ round cake layers, buttercream icing, all tools, one (1) table and one (1) chair per challenger.
- No additional equipment may be brought to the challenge.
- Electricity is not available.
- The Challenge starts at 1:30 p.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025. It is your responsibility to leave the work area as you found it.
- More than 50% of the cake must be used in the final display.
- All entries in bad taste will be disqualified and removed.
- Entries will be judged on interpretation of the “Tropical Paradise” theme, neatness, use of techniques, use of color, and cleanliness.
- Spectators may not coach or offer advice during the challenge.
- The judges’ decisions are final.
- The winner will be announced and prizes presented during the awards ceremony, which begins on Sunday at 3:00 p.m.