taking my cake entry to our County Fair this morning. Crossing my fingers that it makes the 10 miles to town over rough country roads - anyway -

This cake is sooooo full of firsts for me!! My first shoe, my first tiara, first corners with fondant, first gift box, first open lid, etc. As you can see I wasn't afraid to try something new -- I think the fair competition is a perfect place to try out new techniques. Stressful - but not as stressful as for a customer. As per fair rules, cake is a dummy and Everything is edible. Base is 12x18 - max board to use was 14x20. Overall height of cake is just under 14" - max was 14".

This cake has soo much inspiration from others here on CC - especially adven68, boonenati, and carrielynnfield - and many others.

Any way wish me luck -- only 3 hours till judging!!! Photos are not the best.

WOW !!! Absolutely fabulous !! I see a 1st prize heading your way

Your cake is gorgeous! Good luck! Let us know how you do.

Wow! That is amazing! Excellent job, Good Luck!

Terrific job on the cake! Good luck-keep us posted!!

I wish you luck, although you won't need it. Your cake it absolutely beautiful and will win hands down!!!

OMG, bert, that's an incredible cake.

I've been going to the county fair for years, and I've never seen a cake as complicated and trend-setting as yours.

You'll be bringing home a blue ribbon, for sure.

Awesome cake! I'm sure you will bring home the grand prize! Keep us posted.

This is beautiful, I wish you the very best, let us know how you do. When is the judging?

Wow. I am in awe. Good luck.

Wow! I've never seen a cake like yours at our county fair either! It's fabulous. I'm sure you'll clean up in the ribbons!

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Your cake is amazing. Good luck. I know you'll win first place.

Wow, I see the purple Grand Champion Ribbon in your future.........that is absolutely beautiful.......

Holy Cow! That is a wonderful cake. Blue Ribbon all the way!

WOW!!!!!!!! YOU DID A WONDERFUL JOB!!!!! i HOPE THAT YOU GET THE PRIZE!!!!!!

That cake rocks! Good luck with the judging!

Shelle

For a cake with so many firsts, it certainly doesn't look like it.It looks as if an old pro made it. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

You did an absolutely amazing job! I can't imagine you'll need much luck when the judges see it... it's exquisite!

Are you sure this are your first? They are absolutely stunning. I don't think there's a doubt of who will take first prize.

Oh my god ,your cake is amazing. Love the colors .Good luck ,but I am sure you do not need it ,this cake is a winner .

Great cake!!!!! You will win.

Your entry is just beautiful, you did a wonderful job. Very brave to with all the firsts.

My dear, with so many firsts, you have real talent! Gorgeous cake! I am sure you will win hands down. Keep us posted.

Good luck although you will do great without it!

WOW WOW WOW! If you don't win the grand prize, then I'll be really surprised! What an amazing number of firsts, and to do them all on one cake and so excellently! You should be very proud of this cake!

S.

wowee!! That is just beautiful! I am not even going to wish you luck because you don't need it, you have got this competition won hands down!! Make sure you take a pic of this beautiful work of art with the blue ribbon when you get it

Wow Wow Wow!! You are sure to win! Let us know!

Good Luck!! It is Beautiful!

I would love to know how to enter in to these fairs and every thing ,Iam in kansas too.

Wow!! Beautiful cake.

THANK YOU THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR THE ENCOURAGING COMMENTS!!! This was a stressful cake - but fun to make.

Just got back from the Fair, after waiting 5 hours for judging - I got
GRAND CHAMPION!!!!!

Thanks again to everyone on CC that helped inspire this cake.

zubia just check with the local extenison offices of your county or near by county for the dates of their fair and info on entering. The Kansas State fair is coming up in Sept. just go to kansasstatefair.com for more info - the fair is open to anyone.

Again Thanks everyone.