# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Cake Share and "The Frosted Republic"
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Beginning at 1:30 PM, we will be having The Cake Share! Drop into the library a little early with a cake -- homemade or store bought -- to share and then enjoy a taste of cake during the presentation. *Cake not required to enjoy presentation.*

Then at 2:00 PM, Chef Lori Parrett will begin her cake discussion.

The library is proudly partnering with Illinois Humanities to host a discussion by Illinois Road Scholar, Lori Parrett. She will be discussing “The Frosted Republic – How Illinois Taught America to Celebrate in Cake.”

Cake is more than dessert; it’s a reflection of who we are and how we celebrate. The Frosted Republic traces Illinois’ surprising role in shaping America’s sweet traditions—from Wilton’s early classrooms in Roseland, to Duncan Hines’ Chicago food guides, to Sara Lee’s Downers Grove bakery that made celebration accessible to every freezer aisle. Together, these stories reveal how Illinois became a quiet engine of cultural joy, teaching the nation to express love, resilience, and creativity through buttercream, boxed mixes, and pound cakes.

Chef Lori Parrett leads audiences through this history as both pastry chef and storyteller, blending archival research, lived experience, and visual demonstration. Using slides, vintage imagery, and a few edible artifacts, she invites participants to see cake decorating as both craft and cultural record—evidence of migration, ingenuity, and the art of making do. Warm, interactive, and grounded in Illinois history, The Frosted Republic reminds audiences that every piped rose and every slice shared tells a story about who we are and how we celebrate together.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harrisburg/the-cake-share-and-the-frosted-republic/200029830007015
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Harrisburg
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2 West Walnut St, Harrisburg, IL, United States, Illinois 62946
- **lat**: 37.74053
- **long**: -88.54028
- **full address**: 2 West Walnut St, Harrisburg, IL, United States, Illinois 62946

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Cake Share and "The Frosted Republic"
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/3ba36fbc7d0a0c5a018246058cf49cc1be6d5bf9cc2f029010166954ea5687ad-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf5f1eb-gmir?v=1776284403

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Cake Share and "The Frosted Republic" being held?
  - **A:** The Cake Share and "The Frosted Republic" takes place on Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 2 West Walnut St, Harrisburg, IL, United States, Illinois 62946.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Cake Share and "The Frosted Republic"?
  - **A:** The Cake Share and "The Frosted Republic" is organized by Harrisburg District Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Cake Share and "The Frosted Republic" is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Harrisburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Cake Share and "The Frosted Republic" sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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