Cake Decorating Contest -National Peanut Festival

Schedule

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

5622 US Highway 231 South, Dothan, AL, United States, Alabama 36301 | Dothan, AL

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Cake Decorating Contest:
From elegant wedding cakes to playful cupcakes, this contest is a feast for the eyes! This year’s NPF theme is “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now”.
Entry Drop-Off: Thursday, October 23, 2025 9:00–10:00 AM
Judging Criteria: Decoration (50%), Presentation (25%), Originality (25%)
Divisions: Adult, Youth, Professional
Classes: Special Occasion, Festival Theme, Wedding Cake/Rolled Fondant, Decorated Cupcakes.
Prizes:
🥇 1st Place: $30
🥈 2nd Place: $25
🥉 3rd Place: $15
🌟 Best of Show: $75 per division
Winners Announced: 1:00 PM at the Bank Plus Arena (South Gate)
Display Duration: All winning entries remain on display through the Festival (Oct31-Nov8).
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Decorated Pumpkin Contest:
No carving, no mess—just pure artistic expression using artificial pumpkins! RULES 1. One entry per person. 2. Must be original work of contestant. 3. Art supplies such as paint, markers, crayons, and accessories can be used. 4. NO CARVING. 5. ONLY artificial pumpkins will be allowed. NO JACK-A-LATERNS ACCEPTED.
Entry Drop-Off: Thursday, October 23, 2025 5:00–7:00 PM
Judging Criteria: Originality, Artistic Design, Festival Theme (20 points each)
Classes: Kindergarten–High School, Adult,
Special Education (Elementary & High School)
Prizes:
Youth: 🥇 $20–$25 🥈 $15–$20 🥉 $10–$15
Adults: 🥇 $25 🥈 $20 🥉 $15
🌟 Overall Grand Prize (1 Adult & 1 Student): Rosette + $50
Display Location: Premium Exhibit Building
Pickup: Monday, November 10, 2025 5:00–7:00 PM
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