Sourdough Bread Contest

Entry Requirements:

• One entry per person.
• Must be made from scratch.
• Entries must be sourdough, sourdough starter only.  No yeast!
• Judging is based on taste, texture, creativity, and presentation.
• 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 (Original and unpublished recipes only)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 the North Star Bakery and the Alaska State Fair, Inc.

Important Times

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

Judging: 7 pm

2022 Prizes:

• 1st: $100
• 2nd: $50
• 3rd: $25

Each winner receives a ribbon!

2022 Winners:

• 1st:  Jenny Starrs – Anchorage, Alaska
• 2nd:  Jessica Caryn Flyer – Wasilla, Alaska
• 3rd:  Mark Holman – Anchorage, 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• Original and unpublished recipes only.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]