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“Alaskan Grown” Cheesecake Contest

  • Sun Sep 017:00pm
    Hoskins Exhibits

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

  • One entry per person.
  • Cheesecake must be made from scratch. Can be sweet or savory.
  • Ingredients must include an “Alaskan Grown” fruit or vegetable.
    • Examples:  Blueberry, raspberry, zucchini, carrot, currant, cranberry…
  • Recipes must be typed on an 8½” x 11” sheet of paper and submitted with entry. (Original and
    unpublished recipes only)

    • Printed on Top: Recipe Title
    • Printed on Bottom: Baker Name, Address & Phone Number
    • Handwritten recipes will not be accepted.
  • All recipes become property of NonEssentials and the Alaska State Fair, Inc.
  • The 2023 first place contest winner is not eligible in the 2024 contest.

Important Times

Entries Accepted: 4:45 pm thru 6:45 pm

Judging at 7 pm

2024 PRIZES:

  •   1st Place – $50 + $50 NonEssentials Gift Card
  •   2nd Place – $25 + $25 NonEssentials Gift Card
  •   3rd Place – $25 NonEssentials Gift Card

Each winner receives a ribbon!

2023 Winners

  • 1st Place:  Joan Rosado Rio – Anchorage, Alaska
  • 2nd Place:  Sally L. Coburn – Chugiak, Alaska
  • 3rd Place:  Jane Holmes – Wasilla, Alaska

Official Contest Entry Information

The following information applies to all Special Cooking Contests held in the Hoskins Exhibits:

  • Bring your prepared entry to Hoskins Exhibits on the date of the contest; date and times are noted in contest information.
  • All entrants must purchase Fair admission.
  • Entries will not be returned.
  • Decisions by the judges are final.
  • Original and unpublished recipes only.
  • Recipes must be typed on an 8½” x 11” sheet of paper and submitted with entry.
    • Printed on Top: Recipe Title
    • Printed on Bottom: Baker Name, Address & Phone Number
    • Handwritten recipes will not be accepted.
  • To allow competitor time to enjoy fair without compromising special contest entry, the Hoskins Building provides both refrigerated and non-refrigerated, secure storage.  Upon arrival at the fair, competitor must coordinate with Exhibits Attendant in the Hoskins Building.  Competitor must return to register their entry between 4:45 pm and 6:45 pm.
  • Any questions? Contact [email protected]

Author: Betty Shadura

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