* Decorated cakes and cookies (lots 5.09 and 5.18) will be evaluated on presentation and artistic interpretation of the theme and are not sampled. They do not have to be made by the exhibitor, only decorated by them. Box mixes may be used.
Baked goods must include complete recipe card, giving exact name of product. Recipes may be photocopied. Follow recipe directions accurately. All pies should be in aluminum pie plates. Paper plates will be furnished for exhibiting. Cover food with plastic wrap. Foods made with mixes will be entered in lot 5.16; state name of mix and added ingredients. Each exhibitor must prepare his or her own batch of an item. After the fair, throw away all food as it may be contaminated.
For more information on State Baking Contests and agricultural Fairs that hold competitions, look to The Association of Connecticut Fairs.
State Baking contests are open only to 4-H members in Middlesex and New Haven Counties or adults eligible for the "Over the Clover" Division.
† See the printed fairbook for details. Fairbooks are published in late Spring.
Updated: July 5, 2004