Wedding Cake Competition

📅 Friday, March 27, 2026
📍 Paul’s Paradise – Pleasant Plains, Illinois

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating wedding cake artistry in Central Illinois.

The Paul’s Paradise Annual Wedding Cake Competition brings together talented local bakers as they present stunning three-tier wedding cakes — each fully edible and crafted to showcase flavor, creativity, and technical skill.

🏆 $2,000 in Cash Prizes
👩‍⚖️ Professionally Judged Competition
🎟 Public Tasting
🗳 People’s Choice Voting

Guests will experience:

• A curated display of beautifully designed wedding cakes
• Professional judging based on taste, design, technical skill, and creativity
• Public tasting after judging concludes
• The opportunity to vote for People’s Choice
• A unique opportunity for brides to discover local cake artists

Whether you are:

👰 A bride searching for the perfect wedding cake
🎂 A cake lover who appreciates sugar artistry
💍 A wedding planner or industry professional
📸 A creative inspired by design and flavor

This evening is designed to inspire and celebrate the wedding industry in an elegant, elevated atmosphere at Paul’s Paradise.

🎟 Tickets
Advance Tickets – $12
$15 at the door

Space is limited. Advance purchase recommended.

Come experience the creativity, flavor, and competition as Central Illinois bakers compete for top honors.

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