Official Rules

Entry & Prizes

• There is no cost to enter this contest.
• Prizes are as follows:
  1st Place: $100
  2nd Place: $50
  3rd Place: $25

Registration & Check-In

• All contestants must register before participating.
• Contest registrations must be received no later than 30 minutes prior to the event start.
• Registration forms are available online by clicking the button above or at Jo’s Corner Florist, 313 N. Columbia Street, Union City, Indiana.
• Late entries may not be accepted once judging has started.
• Tables will be provided for all entries.

Eligibility

• Contestants may enter as individuals.
• Contestants may provide as many entries as they would like.
• Contestants must follow all State Line Heritage Days Committee General Rules and Regulations.

Contest Format

• Baking categories are:
  • Pies
  • Cookies / Brownies
  • Cupcakes / Cakes
• Cookies, brownies, and cupcakes must include a minimum of 6 items per entry.
• Pies must be whole pies.
• Cakes must be whole cakes.
• A recipe should accompany each entry.
• Contestants do not need to be present for judging.

Contest-Specific Rules

• Each entry must be submitted in the appropriate category.
• No names are to be placed on the entries.
• A number will be assigned to each entry for judging.
• Entries should be presented neatly and ready for judging.
• Contestants are responsible for delivering their entries by the registration deadline.

Judging & Winner Determination

• Winners will be determined by the judges.
• Entries will be judged anonymously using the assigned entry numbers.
• Judges’ decisions are final.
• In the event of a tie, judges may re-evaluate the tied entries to determine final placement.
• Contest officials may disqualify any entry that does not follow the rules.

Safety & Conduct

• Contestants should prepare and handle all baked goods in a clean and safe manner.
• Contestants must follow all instructions from contest officials.
• Participants are expected to behave respectfully toward judges, volunteers, spectators, and other contestants.

Disqualification

• Entries may be disqualified for including the contestant’s name on the entry.
• Entries may be disqualified for failing to meet the required entry size.
• Entries may be disqualified for being submitted after judging has started.
• Tampering with entries, entry numbers, judging materials, or another contestant’s entry may result in disqualification.
• Unsafe, unsportsmanlike, or disrespectful behavior may result in disqualification.

General Rules

• All entries are subject to the State Line Heritage Days Committee General Rules and Regulations.
• State Line Heritage Days reserves the right to clarify rules, adjust procedures, or make final decisions as needed for safety, fairness, or event operations.
• Contest officials have final authority during the event.