The Sunshine Coast Show’s Cookery Competition is a celebration of home baking, culinary skill, and the joy of creating delicious treats. Open to bakers of all ages and experience levels, this competition invites entrants to showcase their best cakes, biscuits, slices, bread, and more, with categories covering both traditional and modern recipes.
With expert judges assessing everything from texture to flavour and presentation, participants have the chance to gain valuable feedback, earn recognition for their skills, and take pride in sharing their creations with the community. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just love spending time in the kitchen, this competition is a wonderful way to celebrate the art of homemade baking.
All entries will be proudly displayed at the Sunshine Coast Show’s Cookery Exhibition, where visitors can admire the talent and dedication of local bakers. More than just a competition, this event honours time-honoured recipes, encourages creativity, and brings people together through a shared love of food.
Calling all home bakers and kitchen creatives! The Sunshine Coast Show’s Cookery Competition is your chance to showcase your best cakes, biscuits, slices, and baked treats. Whether you have a family recipe that never fails or love experimenting with new flavours, this is the perfect opportunity to share your passion for baking.
Entries open April 1st, 2025 and close on June 8th, 2025, so don’t miss your chance to have your delicious creations judged by experts and admired by the community. Entering gives you the opportunity to gain recognition for your skills, receive valuable feedback, and be part of a much-loved tradition celebrating homemade goodness.
Preheat your ovens, perfect your recipes, and get ready to impress!
The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Cookery Competition will open April 1st, 2025.
Competition schedules, entry forms and health declarations (if applicable) will be listed below and available for download at any time.
The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show prides itself on the quality and experience of our Judges & Stewards invited to attend the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show's Cookery Competition.
Societies and industry representatives are invited to submit nominations for consideration by the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show before May 1, 2025.
The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show also encourages nominations for associate judges and stewards to foster development and education for the next generation.
If you would like to be part of the judges and stewards nomination process, please contact us for more information.
With a focus on offering compelling industry development opportunities, the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Cookery Competition sees a number of prestigious prizes presented across our program.
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PLEASE READ THE COMPETITION CONDITIONS CAREFULLY:
The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Society (SCASS) is conducted under the Rules and Regulations of the Sunshine Coast Show Society and the Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies.
PRIZE MONEY and PRIZE CERTIFICATES: No prize money will be paid out if there are any outstanding fees. All prize money will be available for collection from the Cashier at the Treasury, located beside the Main Office as soon as possible after 2:00pm on the Friday of the Show. All prize money is GST-inclusive. Prizes not collected by June 30th, 2025 will be forfeited. Prize cards will not be held after June 30th.
DISCLAIMER: SCASS shall not be responsible for any accident that may be caused to or by an exhibitor, members of the general public or competitor and will not, under any circumstances, be responsible for any losses or non-delivery of livestock or entries of any kind, or any injury or damage done thereby. Persons contravening any of SCASS’s rules/regulations shall forfeit any prize awarded. SCASS reserves the right to refuse, cancel, or require any entry to be removed at any time. Exhibitors shall accept the decision of the Stewards/Judges appointed by SCASS as final. The decisions of the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Society Committee are final.