Barry County Bake Off & Dessert Benefit Auction
Schedule
Sat Nov 22 2025 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
4020 Main St, Cassville, MO 65625-9753, United States | Cassville, MO
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Are you a master at making pies or cakes? Do you want to show off your skills for a good cause and possible prize? Do you like eating pies or cake? Do you crave giving back to your community in a meaningful way? If you answered yes to any of the above, join the Troutman Foundation at the inaugural Barry County Bake Off & Dessert Benefit Auction on Nov. 22 from 5-8 p.m. at the Crowder Cassville Community Building.MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THOSE IN NEED
Proceeds from the Barry County Bake Off & Dessert Benefit Auction will be split between the Cassville Pantry and the Generations Project, with all funds aimed at lessening food insecurity in Barry County. Serving 625 families and 1,650 individuals each month, Cassville Pantry is witnessing an unprecedented rise in need. In recent months, one in five people arriving at the Pantry had never before needed food assistance, revealing how many are being squeezed by high grocery and living costs. Cassville Pantry is located at 800 W. 10th Street in Cassville. The Generations Project is a new organization housed at the Andey Hunter Community Resource Center (old Barry County Jail). A room at the Center will be a dedicated food pantry open to anyone in need. The pantry will be set up similar to a grocery store to meet emergency needs for local residents. The Generations Project is pursuing a partnership with God's Pantry in Garfield, Ark., which is currently serving southern Barry County residents and is supplied by Ozarks Food Harvest. The Generations Project has also received donations of time and materials to paint the room, as well as donated refrigeration appliances, from Victory House in Shell Knob.
DINNER
A catered meal of soups & sandwiches will be offered beginning at 5:15 p.m.
Cost is $5 per person (free for children 12-and-under)
Those who enter a pie in the contest/auction may eat for free or make a free will donation.
Tea, water and a dessert, likely cookies, will also be included.
We are attempting to include some type of mealtime entertainment. When secured, that will be announced at a later date.
*****Special Guest: We will be joined by Kaitlyn McConnell, of Ozarks Alive, who recently published "The Ozarks Pie Project Diary" cookbook of 48 pie recipes from vintage regional cookbooks. More information on the book may be found at: https://tinyurl.com/5xamn333.
PIE AND CAKE CONTEST
Those who bring pies/cakes may choose to enter the contest, or simply to make a donation to the auction.
Three awards will be given at the event:
• Best in Show Pie
• Best in Show Cake
• Best Moneymaker
Prize-winners will receive a custom-embroidered apron honoring their award.
To register (no cost for entry/donation), please complete the Google Form at: https://tinyurl.com/mrxccwuc. People may also register in-person at the Cassville Democrat, located at 600 Main St. in Cassville.
PIE AND CAKE AUCTION
Following judging and awards, all pies and cakes entered will be auctioned live by Donnie Stumpff, with Stumpff's Realty & Auction Service.
Cash and checks will be accepted as a forms of payment, and payment must be made at the conclusion of the auction.
RULES/GUIDELINES
1. All pies/cakes must be homemade by the entrant. Store-bought or commercial bakery items are not allowed.
2. We encourage pie crusts and fillings to be made from scratch. Cakes must be bakes from scratch, and we encourage frosting to be made from scratch, as well. Packaged or canned pie filling should be avoided when possible.
3. To ensure food safety, only non-refrigerated pies/cakes may be entered.
• Pies Allowed: Fruit pies (apple, berry, peach, etc.), nut pies, and other shelf-stable baked pies.
◦ Pies Not allowed: Cream, custard, meringue, pumpkin, or any pie requiring refrigeration.
• Cakes allowed: Pound cakes, layer cakes, bundt cakes, sheet cakes, and other baked cakes that do not require refrigeration.
• Cakes Not allowed: Cakes containing whipped cream, cream cheese frosting, custard filling, mousse, or any ingredient requiring refrigeration
4. Pies must be entered in a standard disposable pie pan (9-inch recommended). Cakes must be displayed on a sturdy, disposable board or plate suitable for auction display.
5. No identifying marks or names on the pie, pan, or packaging before judging.
6. For pies, decorative touches such as crust designs, lattice tops, or themed garnishes are encouraged. For cakes, creative decoration and themes are encouraged (consider color, design and the spirit of the event).
7. Please cover pies securely with clear plastic wrap, domed lids, or food-safe covering until judging. Cakes should be fully covered with a clear plastic dome, wrap, or box until judged.
8. Pies/cakes must be baked within 24 hours of delivery.
9. Avoid using ingredients that require refrigeration, such as dairy-based fillings, whipped cream, or custard; as well as cake fillings or frostings that require refrigeration, such as dairy, cream cheese, or custard.
10. Event organizers reserve the right to disqualify any pie/cake that appears unsafe or improperly handled.
11. Pies/cakes must be delivered to the event site between 4-5 p.m. on Nov. 22. (Late entries may not be accepted)
12. Each pie/cake must include a label card with:
▪ Pie/cake name and flavor
▪ Baker’s name and phone number (for auctioneer use only)
▪ List of key ingredients (for allergy awareness)
13. After judging, all pies/cakes will be auctioned to benefit the Cassville Pantry and the Generations Project
14. Entrants agree that their pie/cake name and recipe may be used for publicity, photos, or promotional purposes.
Pie Judging Criteria
Judging will emphasize visual appeal and creativity, as well as safety and suitability for serving.
Categories, descriptions and point values include:
- Appearance judged on overall presentation, color, crust design and neatness; 25 points
- Creativity judged on unique or appealing theme, flavor combination (based on recipe, no tasting will occur for auction purposes), decorative elements; 25 points
- Auction Appeal judged on attractiveness for display and sale (the "wow" factor); 25 points
- Food Safety & Freshness judged on proper covering, safe ingredients, no spoilage risk; 25 points
Total points possible: 100 points. Judges’ decisions are final.
Cake Judging Criteria
Judging will emphasize visual appeal and creativity, as well as safety and suitability for serving.
Categories, descriptions and point values include:
- Appearance judged on overall look, neatness, color balance, design quality; 25 points
- Creativity judged on theme originality, use of decoration, creativity in concept of flavor (based on recipe, no tasting will occur for auction purposes); 25 points
- Auction Appeal judged on attractiveness for display and sale (the "wow" factor); 25 points
- Food Safety & Freshness judged on proper covering, safe ingredients, freshness and sustainability; 25 points
Total points possible: 100 points. Judges’ decisions are final.
For questions, please email [email protected], or call 417-847-2610.
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