Deadline: All entries must be pre-registered by June 30.
Go to our “Premium Book” webpage to register online or to download the registration forms.
Special Baking Contest Entry Day: Monday, July 20, 2026 between 7:00 am and 8:30 am
Judging Day: Monday, July 20, 2026 (closed to public)
First-place Winners will be notified by phone and requested to appear at Fair’s Award Ceremony on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 7 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
Winners will advance to the state PA Fairs Special Baking Contests Finals at the 2027 Pennsylvania Farm Show
Homemade Chocolate Cake
PA Preferred Junior Baking
Blue Ribbon Apple Pie
Angel Food Cake
HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CAKE BAKING CONTEST
Deadline: All entries must be pre-registered by June 30.
Go to our “Premium Book” webpage to register online or print forms
Homemade Chocolate Cake Contest Entry Day: Monday, July 20, 2026 between 7:00 am and 8:30 am
Judging Day: Monday, July 20, 2026 (closed to public)
First-place Winners will be notified by phone and requested to appear at Fair’s Award Ceremony on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 7 pm to receive their rosette ribbon.
2026 CONTEST RULES – click link below…
CLASS 02 Homemade Chocolate Cake Contest
JUDGING CRITERIA
Flavor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 points
(aroma, taste, good balance of flavorings)
Inside Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 points
(texture, moist and tender crumb; not soggy or dry)
Frosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 points
(taste. texture, even color)
Overall Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 points
(surface, shape, finished size, color)
Creativity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 points
TOTAL 100 points
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 June 30.
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 20, 2026 between 7:00 am and 8:30 am
Judging Day: Monday, July 20, 2026 (closed to public)
First-place Winners will be notified by phone and requested to appear at Fair’s Award Ceremony on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 7 pm to receive their rosette ribbon.
2026 CONTEST RULES – click link below…
CLASS 01 (Dept 11) PA Preferred Junior Baking – Cookie, Brownie & Bars
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 June 30.
Go to our “Premium Book” webpage to register online or print forms
Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest Entry Day: Monday, July 20, 2026 between 7:00 am and 8:30 am
Judging Day: Monday, July 20, 2026 (closed to public)
First-place Winners will be notified by phone and requested to appear at Fair’s Award Ceremony on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 6 pm to receive their rosette ribbon.
2026 CONTEST RULES – click link below…
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
Deadline: All entries must be pre-registered by June 30.
Go to our “Premium Book” webpage to register online or print forms
Angel Food Cake Contest Entry Day: Monday, July 20, 2026 between 7:00 am and 8:30 am
Judging Day: Monday, July 20, 2026 (closed to public)
First-place Winners will be notified by phone and requested to appear at Fair’s Award Ceremony on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 7 pm to receive their rosette ribbon.
2026 CONTEST RULES – click link below…
JUDGING CRITERIA
Flavor………………………………….. 40 points
(aroma, taste, good balance of flavorings)
Inside Characteristics………….. 30 points
(texture and lightness)
Overall Appearance……………….20 points
(surface, shape, size, color)
Topping, Icing or Decoration…..10 points
PRIZES:
- 1st = $25
- 2nd = $20
- 3rd = $15
Sponsors: PA Egg Farmers and PA State Association of County Fairs