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THE SUGAR SPOON SHOWDOWN

Where sweet treats are rooted in tradition

Bring your best homemade sweets and Southern traditions to the table! From treasured family recipes to church supper favorites, we're looking for the best bakers in South Georgia to compete for bragging rights and a place in Roots & Revival history.

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PULL UP A CHAIR AND BRING YOUR FAVORITE HOMEMADE SWEETS!

The Sugar Spoon Showdown is a celebration of Southern baking traditions, family recipes, and front porch hospitality at Roots & Revival MusicFest. From Mama's Best Pie and Church Supper Favorites to treasured Heirloom Desserts and our Little Sugar Spoon Youth Competition, bakers of all ages are invited to share the recipes that make memories. Whether you're competing for the coveted Golden Sugar Spoon or simply carrying on a family tradition, we can't wait to see what you bring to the table.

RULES TO PARTICIPATE​

Each participate must hold at a minimum  General Admission Ticket

Entry Fee: $10 for your first category, $5 for each additional category. 
Youth Competition (Ages 16 & Under): FREE.
Homemade entries only.  NOTHING STORE BOUGHT! 🥧🍪🥄

All Entries must be paid for before November 10th to allow proper setup for the event.

Where sweet treats are rooted in tradition!

PIE CATEGORIES

This category is for the pie that gives you the taste just like home!  This can be a pie flavor of any choice!  This category will be judged by a panel of judges selected by Roots and Revival Fest!

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This category is for the pie that gives that after church for Sunday dinner vibe. This can be a pie flavor of any choice!  This category will be judged by a panel of judges selected by Roots and Revival Fest!

This category is for the pie that is the Classic Southern Recipe that stands the test of time! This category will be judged by a panel of judges selected by the Roots and Revival Fest!

DESSERT CATEGORIES

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This category is that dessert everyone rushes to after church to get first!  This category will be judged by a panel of judges selected by Roots and Revival Fest!

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This category is for that dessert that has been in your family for years! 

  • A cherished family recipe passed down through generations.

  • Contestants are encouraged to include a brief story about the recipe's history.

  • This category is the PEOPLES CHOICE! Desserts in this category will be in the VIP Lounge Only and judged by our VIP's tasting and voting on your desserts!

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This category is for that dessert that is timeless, full of southern tradition and comfort!  This category will be judged by a panel of judges selected by Roots and Revival Fest!

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This category is for our young bakers to 

share off your creativity, share your sweet 

talent and be a part of the Sugar Spoon Showdown!  16 and under only this is a FREE category for kids to enter their favorite cookie to make and taste!  This category will be judged by our Roots and Revival judges!

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This category is that dessert served on the front porch while everyone is picking and grinning to music.   This category will be judged by a panel of judges selected by Roots and Revival Fest!

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This link will take you to our ticket page where you can purchase your required general admission ticket.  After you select General Admission or VIP Ticket. (VIP NOT REQUIRED FOR ENTRY)   the system will give you options to enter the first category, and then any additional categories you wish to choose. Once we receive your payment for entry you will receive an email for your entry form to let us identify your categories. THANK YOU!

HAPPY BAKING!

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