“Alaskan Grown” Cheesecake Contest

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  unpublished recipes only)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 2022 first place contest winner is not eligible in the 2023 contest.

Important Times

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

Judging at 7 pm

2023 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!

2022 Winners

• 1st Place:  Peggy McGarry – Palmer, Alaska
• 2nd Place:  Nealy Priest –  Anchorage, Alaska
• 3rd Place:  Mary Deal – Palmer, 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• Original and unpublished recipes only.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]