Chicago Area Retail Bakers Association Presents 5th Annual Cake Decorating Competition at Navy Pier



The Chicago Area Retail Bakers Association (CARBA) is inviting the public to observe over twenty first- rate bakers compete for recognition in the 5th Annual CARBA cake-decorating competition. It will take place on Sunday, October 23, 2005, starting at 10 am to 5 pm at the lovely Crystal Garden of Navy Pier, 600 East Grand Ave.-Chicago. Admission is free and open to the public.

Cake Decorating Categories:
* 10 am - 11:30 am -Flower Designs-a variety of flowers from Daisy to Roses using sprays and borders.
* 12:15 pm-2 pm -Sculpted Cakes-a free style design that includes any shape or design.
* 2:45 pm-4:30 pm-Custom Scenes-themes from Child's birthday to figures using airbrush and piping techniques.

Wedding Cake Displays:
The contestants will be using creativity and artistic talent, as each contestant must display a wedding cake, which will highlight their innovative designs and artistic ability. Each cake design includes the usage of flowers, borders and sprays to enhance individual expression through design.

2005 CARBA Cake Decorating Contest/ October 23, 2005
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Bakery Display Tables:
Additional area bakeries will display products and services of interest to the public. The CARBA organization is eighty-six years young comprised of over 100 retail bakeries in the Chicagoland area and dedicated to furthering the art and craft of baking and decorating through the participation and exchanges of ideas.

Demonstrations:
Culinary students from Kendall College will demonstrate a variety of pastry skills and techniques from 11 am- 3pm.

The 1st place winner receives $250, 2nd place receives $ 175 and 3rd place will receive $100. The winner will represent CARBA at the Retail Bakers Association's National Convention.

For event information and media inquiries contact Jane Canepa/Rozana Audisho at The Eventors, Inc. 312/944-6667 or 312/217-JANE.
CARBA (Chicago Area Retail Bakers Association) is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the art and craft of baking through the participation and exchanges of ideas. The Cake Decorating Competition is free and open to the public.
For more information on the 5th Annual CARBA Cake Decorating Contest, visit www.Carba.com www.navypier.com www.kendall.edu






Chicago Area Retail Bakers Association Presents 5th Annual Cake Decorating Competition at Navy Pier