Deadline: All entries must be pre-registered by July 17.
Go to our "Premium Book" webpage to register online or to download the registration forms.
Special Baking Contest Entry Day: Monday, July 25, 2022 between 7:00 am and 8:30 am
Judging Day: Monday, July 25, 2022 (closed to public)
First-place Winners will be notified by phone and requested to appear at Fair's Opening Ceremony on Monday, July 25 at 6 pm to receive their rosette ribbon.
- Homemade Chocolate Cake Baking Contest
- PA Preferred® Junior Baking Contest
- Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest
- Angel Food Cake Contest
Congratulations to the Winners from the 2021 Special Baking Contests
Homemade Chocolate Cake - Elizabeth Willard, Chester Springs
PA Preferred Junior Baking - Luke Shaw, Exton ** 2022 PA FARM SHOW STATE FINALS - 3RD PLACE WINNER**
Blue Ribbon Apple Pie - Andy Bidwell, Kimberton
Angel Food Cake - Elizabeth Willard, Chester Springs
HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CAKE BAKING CONTEST
Deadline: All entries must be pre-registered by July 17.
Go to our "Premium Book" webpage to register online or print forms
Homemade Chocolate Cake Contest Entry Day: Monday, July 25, 2022 between 7:00 am and 8:30 am
Judging Day: Monday, July 25, 2022 (closed to public)
First-place Winners will be notified by phone and requested to appear at Fair's Opening Ceremony on Monday, July 25 at 6 pm to receive their rosette ribbon.
2022 CONTEST RULES - click link below...
CLASS 02 Homemade Chocolate Cake Contest
NOTE1: It is no longer required to use PA Preferred ingredients in this contest
NOTE2: Updated rule #4 that defines "scratch baking"
JUDGING CRITERIA
Flavor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 points
(aroma, taste, good balance of flavorings)
Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 points
(moist and tender crumb; not soggy or dry)
Inside Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
(even grain, evenly baked; free from air pockets)
Outside Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 points
(consistent shape/size/surface; overall appeal)
Frosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 points
(taste, texture, even color)
PREMIUMS
- 1st = $25
- 2nd = $20
- 3rd = $15
Sponsors: PA State Assoc. of County Fairs
SPECIAL YOUTH CONTEST ~ PA Preferred® Junior Baking Contest
Deadline: All entries must be pre-registered by July 17.
Go to our "Premium Book" webpage to register online or print forms
DEPT. 011 – SECTION 15C - competitors ages 7 - 18 only
PA Preferred Junior Baking Contest Entry Day: Monday, July 25, 2022 between 7:00 am and 8:30 am
Judging Day: Monday, July 25, 2022 (closed to public)
First-place Winners will be notified by phone and requested to appear at Fair's Opening Ceremony on Monday, July 25 at 6 pm to receive their rosette ribbon.
2022 CONTEST RULES - click link below...
CLASS 01 (Dept 11) PA Preferred Junior Baking - Cookie, Brownie & Bars
NOTE1: Rules updated to allow either PA Preferred labeled ingredients and/or locally purchased ingredients to satisfy the minimum two-PA Preferred ingredient requirement for this contest.
NOTE2: Updated rule #4 that defines "scratch baking".
JUDGING CRITERIA
Flavor......................................... 30 points
(aroma, taste, good balance of flavorings)
Texture...................................... 25 points
(appropriate for the type of cookie, brownie or bar)
Inside Characteristics..............20 points
(even grain, evenly baked; free from air pockets)
Outside Characteristics..........15 points
(uniform size, shape, appearance; overall appeal)
Creativity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 points
TOTAL 100 points
PRIZES:
- 1st = $20
- 2nd = $15
- 3rd = $10
Sponsors: PA State Assoc. of County Fairs and PA Dept. of Agriculture’s PA Preferred® program
BLUE RIBBON APPLE PIE CONTEST
Deadline: All entries must be pre-registered by July 17.
Go to our "Premium Book" webpage to register online or print forms
Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest Entry Day: Monday, July 25, 2022 between 7:00 am and 8:30 am
Judging Day: Monday, July 25, 2022 (closed to public)
First-place Winners will be notified by phone and requested to appear at Fair's Opening Ceremony on Monday, July 25 at 6 pm to receive their rosette ribbon.
2022 CONTEST RULES - click link below...
CLASS 01 Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest
NOTE1: Updated rule #4 that defines "scratch baking"
JUDGING CRITERIA
Flavor 30 points
Filling: 25 points
consistency, doneness, moistness and flavor
Crust: 20 points
color, flavor, texture, doneness
Overall Appearance 15 points
Creativity 10 points
Sponsors: PA State Assoc. of County Fairs
ANGEL FOOD CAKE CONTEST
Deadline: All entries must be pre-registered by July 17.
Go to our "Premium Book" webpage to register online or print forms
Angel Food Cake Contest Entry Day: Monday, July 25, 2022 between 7:00 am and 8:30 am
Judging Day: Monday, July 25, 2022 (closed to public)
First-place Winners will be notified by phone and requested to appear at Fair's Opening Ceremony on Monday, July 25 at 6 pm to receive their rosette ribbon.
2022 CONTEST RULES - click link below...
NOTE1: Updated rule #4 that defines "scratch baking"
NOTE2: Updated entry dates/times and contest judging for the PA Farm Show finals
JUDGING CRITERIA
Flavor......................................... 30 points
(smell, taste, flavoring)
Inside Characteristics.............. 25 points
(texture and lightness)
Overall Appearance...................20 points
(surface, size, color)
Creativity.................................... 15 points
Topping, Icing or Decoration.....10 points
PRIZES:
- 1st = $25
- 2nd = $20
- 3rd = $15
Sponsors: PA Egg Farmers and PA State Association of County Fairs