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.
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