For our future chefs of the world, kiddos also have a chance to turn up the heat in the Fair’s Creative Arts Competition Kitchen on Saturday, October 5. The Youth Cooking Contest is tailored just for aspiring young chefs with a sweet tooth. This contest has prizes for winning Juniors ages 13 to 17 and Children ages 11 and younger. Check out the categories below and for more information visit our Youth Contests page.
Youth Cooking Contest
This contest is for all our folks with a sweet tooth. This is a classic State Fair cooking contest with categories including candy, cake, and cookies. Think your recipe is sweet enough for a State Fair blue ribbon?
Junior Division
CANDY
-Fudge, any kind
-Divinity
-Mints
-Hand-dipped Chocolates (crème filling)
-Bark (peppermint, nut, etc.)
CAKE: Layer, Loaf, Bundt, or Sheet
-Chocolate
-White/Yellow
-Pound
-Spice
-Cupcakes
COOKIES
-Drop
-Bars
-Any cookie on a stick
Children Division
COOKIES
-Drop
-Bars
-Brownies
-Holiday or Party
-Any cookie on a stick
CANDY
-Fudge, any kind
-Bark (peppermint, nut, etc.)
-Sushi candy
-Any other candy