That Takes the Cake! Sugar Arts Show February 22, 2013

The 9th annual That Takes the Cake! Sugar Arts Show will be held at the North Austin Event Center (10601 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin TX 78753) on Feb. 23-24, 2013. This year's theme is "Cake to the Air, All Cleared for Cake-Off!" Competitors of all skill levels, including kids, can submit entries to win fabulous prizes and national media recognition. Celebrity judges/demonstrators include Mike McCarey, Lauren Kitchens, Nicholas Lodge, James Rosselle, Marina Sousa, Roland and Marsha Winbeckler, and more.

General admission is $8 per day or $14 for a weekend pass when purchased online in advance (door: $10/day or $17/weekend). Bring a non-perishable food item for Capital Area Food Bank to save $1 off at-the-door entry price. Children under 18 are free for General Admission. All other events require separate registration.

"That Takes The Cake!" is hosted by Capital Confectioners' Cake Club, a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing, promoting, encouraging, and expanding the appreciation and practice of the arts of cake decorating, confections, and related media. More information about the club is available at www.capitalconfectioners.com.

A portion of the proceeds of "That Takes The Cake!" also provide scholarships for local culinary students.

Official Website: http://thattakesthecake.org/