I am going to sign up for my county's cake contest. It will be my first. Once of the topics is Novelty cakes. I'm unfamiliar with this theme, what would be categorized as a Novelty cake? Any tips details or examples would be a big help. I want to know my boundaries on what I can make.

Since I don't know where you live, I can't google your county's guidelines for novelty cakes.

I'm pretty sure that the guidelines are outlined in the paperwork you'll receive when you sign up for this event.
(If not, just ask for the guidelines when you sign up.)

HTH

I wish i could get on a novelty cakes competition

such an exciting contest, and you can upgrade your bakery skills from here.