Just for Kids Cookie Contest

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• One entry per child.
• One child per entry.
• Contest open to youth entrants 5 to 12 years of age.
• Cookie should be based on this year’s theme “Enjoy the Ride”
• Extra points will be given for creativity – Use your imagination!
• Entries should contain at least 6 cookies on a disposable plate covered with plastic wrap.
• Adults:  Please support your child cookie maker to allow them to make their own creations. (child = hands on, adult = watch, guide)
• All recipes become property of Vagabond Blues and the Alaska State Fair, Inc.
• 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 (Original and unpublished recipes only)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.
• The 2023 first place winner is not eligible for the 2024 contest.

Important Times

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

Judging at 7 pm

2024 PRIZES:

• 1^st Place – $75 + $25 Gift Card
• 2^nd Place – $25 + $25 Gift Card
• 3^rd Place – $25 Gift Card

Each winner receives a ribbon!

2023 WINNERS:

• 1st: Kori Mattzela – Anchorage, Alaska
• 2nd: Tracey Ann Miller – Palmer, Alaska
• 3rd: Jacob Craig – Wasilla, 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.
• 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• Original and unpublished recipes only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.
• 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 the 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]