Zucchini Bread Bake Off
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Zucchini Bread Bake-Off at Grandpa Shorter’s
Sneak It. Bake It. Share It.
We’re throwing a zucchini party, and you’re invited!
Join us for the first-ever Zucchini Bread Bake-Off on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts in downtown Petoskey. Inspired by National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day (yes, that’s a real thing), we’re turning this late-summer veggie into a delicious competition—all for a great cause.
How It Works:
Bring your best homemade loaf and let the judges decide!
⏰Drop Off Entries: 9:00 – 11:00 AM
⏰Judging Begins: 12:00 PM
⏰Winners Announced: 3:00 PM (in-store and on Facebook Live)
⏰Sign-Up: In-store only
⏰Entry Fee: $15 donation to Manna Food Project (cash or check only)
Categories:
🥒Classic Zucchini Bread
🥒Creative Twist (think chocolate chips, herbs, citrus, etc.)
🥒Kids (14 and under)
Entry Guidelines:
✅One loaf per person
✅Mini loaves preferred (but not required)
✅Use a disposable container (bread and pans will not be getting returned)
✅Homemade entries only
✅Label your loaf with your name, phone number, and category
Judging Criteria:
Each loaf will be scored 1–10 on:
👉Appearance
👉Texture
👉Flavor
👉Creativity (if applicable)
👉Overall Impression
Prizes:
🎉Every entrant gets a $25 gift certificate to Grandpa Shorter’s family of stores.
🎉Winners in each category will receive a $250 gift certificate to a variety of downtown Petoskey businesses!
🎉All entry fees support Manna Food Project, helping nourish our local community. Your zucchini bread helps spread joy and do good! Bake it. Share it. Win it. Do good.
Sneak It. Bake It. Share It.
We’re throwing a zucchini party, and you’re invited!
Join us for the first-ever Zucchini Bread Bake-Off on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts in downtown Petoskey. Inspired by National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day (yes, that’s a real thing), we’re turning this late-summer veggie into a delicious competition—all for a great cause.
How It Works:
Bring your best homemade loaf and let the judges decide!
⏰Drop Off Entries: 9:00 – 11:00 AM
⏰Judging Begins: 12:00 PM
⏰Winners Announced: 3:00 PM (in-store and on Facebook Live)
⏰Sign-Up: In-store only
⏰Entry Fee: $15 donation to Manna Food Project (cash or check only)
Categories:
🥒Classic Zucchini Bread
🥒Creative Twist (think chocolate chips, herbs, citrus, etc.)
🥒Kids (14 and under)
Entry Guidelines:
✅One loaf per person
✅Mini loaves preferred (but not required)
✅Use a disposable container (bread and pans will not be getting returned)
✅Homemade entries only
✅Label your loaf with your name, phone number, and category
Judging Criteria:
Each loaf will be scored 1–10 on:
👉Appearance
👉Texture
👉Flavor
👉Creativity (if applicable)
👉Overall Impression
Prizes:
🎉Every entrant gets a $25 gift certificate to Grandpa Shorter’s family of stores.
🎉Winners in each category will receive a $250 gift certificate to a variety of downtown Petoskey businesses!
🎉All entry fees support Manna Food Project, helping nourish our local community. Your zucchini bread helps spread joy and do good! Bake it. Share it. Win it. Do good.
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