Culinary Arts


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Bars & Brownies

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Entry deadline: Wednesday, July 1, by 6 p.m.

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Breads & Pastries

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Entry deadline: Wednesday, July 1, by 6 p.m.

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Cakes & Cupcakes

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Entry deadline: Wednesday, July 21, by 6 p.m.

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Cookies

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Entry deadline: Wednesday, July 1, by 6 p.m.

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Honey

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Entry deadline: Wednesday, June 8, by 6 p.m.

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Pies & Cheesecakes

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Entry deadline: Wednesday, July 28, by 6 p.m.

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Preserved Food & Liqueur

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Entry deadline: Wednesday, June 8, by 6 p.m.

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Sugar Arts & Confections

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Entry deadline: Wednesday, July 1, by 6 p.m.

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