July 25-30, 2022 ~ Kimberton, PA ~ Since 1929
All Proceeds Benefit The Kimberton Volunteer Fire Company

Special Baking Contests

Winners of the 2019 Special Baking Contests

 

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CAKE BAKING CONTEST

All entries must be pre-registered by July 17.  Go to our "Premium Book" webpage to register online or print forms

CLASS 02 Homemade Chocolate Cake Contest
NOTE1:  It is no longer required to use PA Preferred ingredients in this contest

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

DEPT. 011 – SECTION 15C - competitors ages 7 - 18 only
CLASS 01 PA Preferred Junior Baking - Cookie, Brownie & Bars

JUDGING CRITERIA

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

CLASS 01 Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest

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

CLASS: 03 Angel Food Contest

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