Contest Details

🍰 Important Bakeoff Information

There is a small cost to participate in the bakeoff, and if you plan to attend the event, an event ticket must also be purchased.
🎟️ Tickets and bakeoff entry can be purchased at:
👉 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/alabama-big-3-hbcus-cookout

To ensure we have enough for both the judges and a people’s choice tasting, we ask that each baker bring enough of their dessert for sampling. Below are general guidelines:

• Cakes: 1 full cake (8 inches or larger), or 2 smaller cakes if under 8 inches

• Pies: Minimum of 2 pies

• Cookies: At least 2 dozen

• Cobblers or Similar Desserts: One 13-inch square or equivalent-sized dish

• Other Desserts: If your dessert doesn’t fall into a category above, please bring enough to serve approximately 12–18 people

🕑 All entries must be in place by 2:00 PM to be included in the judging and people’s choice vote.

We appreciate your participation and can’t wait to see (and taste) what you bring!

Requirements

To ensure a safe and enjoyable event for everyone, all bakeoff participants are required to complete this brief food safety training.

Food Safety Training

Thank you for supporting safety and excellence at the Alabama Big 3 Cookout Bakeoff!

Winners will be announced and will be placed in the winner section here on this website. We are also looking to provide a trophy and a cash prize.