Calling All Lake Ann Bakers
Ye who possess the skill to conjure the most delightful of confections, the time has come to prove your worth! Whether your recipe has been passed down through the generations or is a marvel of your own invention, enter now for a chance to compete in the illustrious contest of Lake Ann’s Favorite Holiday Cookie. By lottery’s fair hand, ten fortunate bakers shall be selected to present their finest creation before the townsfolk, whose discerning palates shall crown the victor.
Submission Deadline: Noon on November 8, 2026
Rules & Expectations
- New this year, participants can reside anywhere.
- Each baker shall be required to bake 300 individual cookies, a most generous offering.
- A cookie is defined as an individual baked cookie made from scratch. (Each cookie must go into the oven as an individual cookie and come out as an individual cookie.)
- No bars, pastries, candies, non-baked assemblage of pre-made ingredients, or pre-bought mixes or doughs.
- Bakers may exercise complete freedom in their choice of cookie, be it a traditional family recipe or a delightful new invention, for the essence of the season is creativity and joy.
- Participants must agree to be photographed or videoed during the event. So their story and culinary artistry may be shared in future marketing or social content.
- Each baker will be graciously reimbursed up to $75 for their ingredients, (please remember to save those receipts) ensuring that neither cost nor circumstance shall hinder their participation in this grand competition.
Step Forth, O Worthy Baker!
Apply here to throw your apron into the ring.