What the world needs now is cake, sweet cake…
Back by popular demand… literally.
Our Midsummer CakeMixer sold out in under 48 hours. You heard that right. So we’re doing it again. Same place, same time, same rules. Different season. Welcome to Harvest CakeMixer—October 5th. If you missed the first one (or just want a round two), this is your shot.
What is CakeMixer?
Cake reminds us that beauty comes in layers. That joy doesn’t have to be complicated. That maybe, just maybe, a room full of cake can make the world feel a little better.
A mixer is a friendly, informal get-together. Now, add cake. This is CakeMixer. It’s not a bake-off. It’s not a contest. It’s a sugar-dusted fever dream—generous and full of wonder.
Inspired by Elisa Sunga’s Cake Picnic, CakeMixer is a love letter to cake in all its forms—frosted, naked, store-bought, homemade, imperfect, glorious. Whether it’s a fancy chiffon or a dense chocolate loaf, a delicate gluten-free almond sponge or a neon supermarket sheet cake, if it’s cake we're into it.
How it works:
You register to secure your spot and show up with a cake. That’s it. It can be made by you, your roommate, your favourite bakery—no judgment, just joy. Once inside, everyone shares, slices, samples, and swoons. Cake is a non-negotiable entry requirement. Sorry, no cake tourists!
Enter to win door prizes from our lovely sponsors: Epiphany Cakes, Bellaflora Design Studio, Nelson Stitch Lab, and Linden Lane Farms
All proceeds from our by-donation coffee station go to the Nelson Community Food Centre!
Follow us at @CordialCakeMixer for updates!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I want to come! What do I do?
Click the REGISTER button and get yourself sorted. We only have so much room, so registering secures your spot. To get in to CakeMixer, you MUST bring a whole, uncut cake. Only registered folks WITH a cake in arms get in the door.
Can I bring a friend?
You can, but if they’re unregistered and cakeless—you’ll have to leave them at the door. Good news: you can always take your spoils to the beach and share it after the CakeMixer.
Can I bring my child?
Yes. However, there are a few, uh, provisos, a, a couple of quid pro quos: CakeMixer isn’t a kids event—but if your little one has a ticket and a whole cake, they’re in. No cake tourists, even adorable ones. Just know: it’s a loud, bustling room with 65+ cakes and the people who love them. If your kidlet can roll with that, they're welcome. Please note: If your little sugarplum is the type to go full cake goblin when when backs are turned, we ask you to supervise accordingly.
What kind of cakes are allowed?
All the cakes. Savoury ones, welcome too! Make sure you label your cake—go artsy or utilitarian—but do tell us what you brought.
Does size matter? This time, yes. Remember, you're sharing with 65-ish of your closest cake friends.
All cakes must be at least 6 inches/15 cm wide & 5 inches/13 cm
tall.
Cakes wider than 6 inches it must be at least 3 inches/8 cm tall.
* Please bring a knife and cake lifter or offset spatula (something to serve your cake)—we’ll hook you up with everything else!
Do I have to bake it myself?
Nope. Buy one, borrow one, bribe a baker—we don’t mind. If you plan to order a cake from one of our incredible local bakeries, remember October is Thanksgiving cake season, so order well in advance!
Here are two of our absolute favourites:
Epiphany Cakes
L&C Bakery
Can cakes be gluten-free?
Yes! We love all cakes, including gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free—just label ingredients so fellow eaters can make informed choices.
Can I bring more than one cake?
We cannot think of a single drawback to more cake. So, yes. A thousand times yes.
Can I bring cupcakes, slices, or half a cake?
Nope. It’s gotta be a whole uncut cake—it keeps the experience magical and easy to share. Perhaps we can do a CupcakeMixer one day—just not today.
Why is there a registration fee?
Your registration fee juuuuust helps cover the essentials—hall rental, insurance, and all the little behind-the-scenes costs that make an event like this happen. As for profits? We’re pretty confident there won't be any. Thankfully, we're content with good vibes and shared slices of cake.
Why did the price go up by $5?
We wish we could say it’s because we upgraded to gold-plated forks, but no—just rising costs. And we hear it's nice to break even.
Harvest CakeMixer is sold out—what now?!
We know, it’s a bummer. We’d love to fit everyone in, but there’s only so much cake our space can handle. That said, all is not lost: you can volunteer (yes, we fully believe in “will work for cake” deals)—just shoot us an email. Or join the waitlist for a future CakeMixer.
Also check out other Nonprofit events in Nelson, Contests in Nelson, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Nelson.
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