Welcome to the Chicago’s Best Baker Contest, where the best amateur bakers in Chicago compete for the title of Chicago’s Best Baker!
The Contest
We're back!
After a pause for the pandemic, the only amateur baking contest in Chicago is returning.
On Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 2 p.m., the doors will open in the Auditorium at the Wilson Abbey to discover whose bakes have won after the judging by our judging panels. The event will be free and open to the public. The proceeds of this event are going to support Cornerstone Community Outreach, one of the largest homeless shelters in Chicago.
There are seven categories in the competition and the winners of each category will be awarded first, second, and third prizes in their category. Any baker who enters five or more categories will be entered in the Chicago’s Best Baker Contest and the winner will be chosen based on their overall scores.
As an added treat, attendees can sign up to taste the entries in each category.
The Categories
- Cake
- Pie - Sweet or Savory
- Cookies
- Pastry - Sweet or Savory
- Bread - Sweet or Savory
- International Baked Goods
- Gluten Free
Rules and Registration
Register as a baker here:
Baker Registration Baker RegistrationFor rules, view registration and rules. Questions? Comments? Email us at chicagosbestbaker@gmail.com
The Chicago's Best Baker Contest was launched as a way to gather people from all over the city to celebrate the diverse and exacting bakers who call Chicago their home. Since there is no county fair for Cook County, amateur bakers in the city haven't had a chance to compete with and learn from each other on a local stage ... until now. Come see why we think Chicago's bakers are the best!
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