Nescatunga Arts Festival

Sugar Show competition will take place in the middle of the arena area

among all the fine artists and crafters from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

 

Contest Divisions:

• Professional Sugar Show Artist (Those with Refined Skills who sell their items or have won the Aspiring Sugar Artist category at a previous show)

• Aspiring Sugar Show Artist (Those with Intermediate Skills who are still perfecting their craft)

• Young People (ages 13-17)

• Younger People (ages 8-12) 

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Contest Categories

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Cake/Cookies/Cupcakes - Pros and Aspiring

Cookies and Cupcakes - two younger categories

THEME: "Games"

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Prizes:

Best in Show for Overall Best Entry ($200, sponsored by Kim Baugh)

People's Choice Award (sponsored prize TBD)

Best in Class - Professional $150

Best in Class - Aspiring $100

Best in Class - 13-17 Medal

Best in Class - 8-12 Goodie Bag

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• Professionals will compete against professionals, aspiring artists against aspiring artists and young people against each other in their respective age groups for Best in Class prizes

• The Best in Show for Overall Best Entry may go to anyone entered in the contest judged as the best from among all entries

• No separate prize money or placings for each item entered - Each Best in Class prize will be determined according to the group of entries by each person

 

​NOTE:

• Decorated cakes by Pros and Aspiring participants should have AT LEAST two tiers​

• Decorated Cookies and Cupcakes should be presented as a dozen of each​​

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• Entry fee for Pro and Aspiring divisions -- $25 for each entry

• Entry fees for both young people divisions  - $10 for each entry

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Entry fees will double after the early deadline entry of May 10.

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If you would like to publicize your entry,
mail or email photos and descriptions no later than May 3 to:
Nescatunga Arts Festival
PO Box 152 Alva, OK 73717

or email nescatungaarts@yahoo.com

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Before the Show:

• PRACTICE and prepare your display

• Card with the name of the entry and a business card display

• Plan for displaying your entry in the best possible light (i.e. cake stand, cookie plate, unique display

 

Saturday Sugar Show - 9 a.m. to noon

• Be on time to set up. Setup of table display must be completed by 8:45 a.m. Judging will begin at 9 a.m. and be completed by around 10:30 a.m.

• Check-in may be completed during the Friday portion of the show 

• Competitors will receive a number to be used to identify their entry during the competition judging.

• Plan to have someone stay with your entry after judging to answer questions from the public. This is a great opportunity for you to get the word out about your business.

• Entries are required to include a contact card underneath the entry’s cake board or base. The contact card must include the competitor’s name, division, and entry category.

• Must have recipe clearly showing by entry to indicate any allergens

• Must provide a written description on display table of how entry fits the theme

• Space will be provided for you to display a business card if you choose

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​Judging Information for Cakes, Cookies, Cupcakes

• Rating scale = 5 - well above average/exemplary effort has been given down to 1 = well below expectations

• Items will be judged according to five criteria:

  • Overall Appearance​

  • Number of Techniques Used

  • Precision/Consistency

  • Originality of Design

  • Adheres to Theme

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Public Viewing:

 

Note:

The public will be able to vote for a People's Choice winner based on appearance.

 

Every contestant should be present or have an assistant present that can answer questions. If you are a professional baker, this is your opportunity to let everyone know about your business.

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Sugar Show Awards -- approximately Noon

 

All contestants should be present.

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At the conclusion of the awards ceremony, contestants are asked to pack up and clean up their area.

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Food Labeling Requirements: Must have ALL of the following in a minimum of 10-point font and must be affixed to the container or placard near the food at point of sale.

1. Name and phone number of producer

2. Physical address

3. Description of homemade food product

4. Ingredients in descending order by weight

5. Statement indicating the presence of any of 9 big allergens (egg, milk, soy, wheat, peanuts, nut, shellfish, fish, sesame)

6. Legible print stating:

   1. “This product was produced in a private residence that is exempt from government licensing and inspection.”

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​Afterglow:

Your registration packet will include a feedback form. We hope you will fill it out to let us know your thoughts about the event as we plan for 2026.

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Questions:

April Ridgway, (580) 748-4880 or maxandapril@hotmail.com or

NescatungaArts@yahoo.com

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Additional Information:

Food:  Food Trucks will be selling food outside of the building both days. Our “gourmet food booth” of special baked items will be available on Saturday until sold out.

Opportunity to Showcase Your Work in Gourmet Food Booth: We're asking all those who enter the Sugar Show to consider donating to our Gourmet Food Booth. These items will help us raise funds for the festival and other activities. You may put your business card/contact info on your items at this booth for patrons to know who to contact to order from you! Deliver these items by 8 a.m. Saturday to the Gourmet Food Booth in the large main vendor area.

Festival Photography:  We'll be taking photos and videos at the festival of the competition as well as those browsing the area, so you may be in them. Your attendance grants your permission to be included in these images, which we may use for promotional purposes on the web or in print.

Parking:  Closer on-site parking is available for registration and unloading only.  Please move vehicles to a further away parking area during the festival to allow patrons spaces to park. Assistance is available to set up upon request.

Lodging: Check out the places to stay in Alva via the Alva Chamber of Commerce website: www.visitalvaok.org/eat-stay-shop

FYI: Exhibitor fees, food truck fees, and Nescatunga Arts and Humanities Council membership fees all help us to provide scholarships to fine arts students, fund the festival and for other activities. We list an option below where you can become a paid Nescatunga Arts and Humanities Council member for $25.00.

Payment: Please mail a check payable to Nescatunga Arts and Humanities Council to Nescatunga Arts Festival, P.O. Box 152, Alva, OK 73717

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We also will accept payment via PayPal using this link: ​https://paypal.me/NescatungaArts

If it asks what email is associated with this PayPal account, use nescatungaarts@yahoo.com

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Payment must be received to be considered a registered vendor.

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Please let us know a business name if paying with a different name than listed above so we know who to credit with payment. And also if paying for a booth space or the Sugar Show.

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​This project is sponsored by Nescatunga Arts and Humanities Council, Inc. in cooperation with the Alva Chamber of Commerce, City of Alva Tourism Committee, City of Alva and Alva Rec Center. Please watch for updates/changes to Nescatunga Arts Festival via our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/NescatungaArts) and website (www.nescatunga.org). Questions may be directed to NescatungaArts@yahoo.com.