Registration & Entry Fees:

The early registration deadline for the Baking Competition at FreshEx is EXTENDED to Wednesday, March 1, 2023. The standard registration deadline is Tuesday, March 7, 2023. All entries must be registered in advance. Late entries may be allowed if space permits but will be charged a $50 late fee per entry.

Early registration allows WBA, WGA, and WRA Members to take advantage of the lowest entry fees - starting at $30!

• Early – WBA, WGA, and WRA Members – $30

• Early – Non-Member – $45

• Standard – WBA, WGA, and WRA Members  – $45

• Standard – Non-Member – $60

Skill Levels:

• Baking & Pastry Arts or Culinary (College Student)

• Industry Novice (Up to 2 years experience)

• Industry Professional (2+ years experience)

Judging & Awards:

• Judging will be held at FreshEx on Tuesday, March 21st by a team of qualified judges selected by the Wisconsin Bakers Association.

• The judges will complete a comment sheet for each entry; copies of those sheets will be sent to each entrant within 10 days following the completion of FreshEx via your pre-registered email address.

• Entries in each skills division are judged separately.

• All judges’ decisions are final.

• Winners will be announced on Tuesday, March 21st.

• All entries will be judged professionally.

• Awards will be given on a points-based system.

• The highest scoring entry in the competition will receive a Best of Show Trophy.

• Additional awards may include Honorable Mention, Bronze, Silver, & Gold Medals, People’s Choice, and Judge’s Choice.