Baking
THE DETAILS

Superintendent:
Kerry Darby
860-316-7921
kerrypdarby@yahoo.com

Mail Entries to:

Kerry Darby
Attn: Baking
110 Pepperidge Road
Portland, CT 06480

“Agriculture: Together We Grow Celebrating 250 Years of Progress in Agriculture”
-Agriculture Council of America

For 250 years our country has had dirt under it’s nails, and we couldn’t be more proud of it! From backyard gardeners to family farms, agriculture has always been at the heart of our community.  This year’s fair celebrates that rich tradition through the hands-on skills passed down through generations – the perfectly preserved jam, the prize-winning bloom, the lovingly knitted garment.  Whether you’re a lifelong farmer or a first time exhibitor these exhibits remind us that growing things together is what keeps our community thriving.

Look for these special Themed Entries throughout the Crafts & Community Tent

Baking Trashion Show Canned Goods
Happy Birthday America Cake 250 Years of America Victory Garden Pickles
Veg & Fruits Youth Flowers
Heirloom Display Flag Native Arrangement
Crafts & Collections Photography Needle & Fiber Arts
“Farm to Table” “Spotlight on Agriculture” a “Sample of History”
  1. Entry forms must be received by mail or email no later than Tuesday before the fair.  The committee will accept exhibits on Thursday, the day before the fair between 5 – 7 pm.  No unregistered entries will be accepted.​
  2. All baked goods must be on white paper or plastic plate, and must be covered with a clear Ziploc plastic bag. A label with the name of the item must be included.
  3. There is no refrigeration, items requiring refrigeration will be disqualified.
  4. Entries must be the work of the exhibitor. No commercial mixes will be accepted.
  5. Limit is one entry per category. Please put name of item on the entry blank.
  6. Judging for the entire department will be on the Danish System (all exhibits judged on their own merits and not in competition with other entries). Multiple awards can be given in a category. 
  7. The Exhibit tent will close at 5:00 on Sunday to the public and to the exhibitors to prepare for 6:00 pick-up.  THERE WILL BE NO ENTRY INTO THE TENT BETWEEN 5:00 – 6:00.  Exhibits must be picked up on Sunday between 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Exhibits not picked up by 7:00 pm will be discarded. Any winnings will be donated back to the Portland Fair.
  8. Exhibits will be under observation at all times during the fair. Security guards will be on duty during the night, however the Association is not responsible for anything damaged, lost or stolen.

Bread
10101: Biscuit or Rolls, 6 pieces
10102: Yeast
10103: Quick
10104: Muffins, 6 pieces
10105: Other

Cake
10110: Layer
10111: Sheet
10112: Pound
10113: Coffee
10114: Bundt
10115: Cupcakes, 6 pieces
10116: Other

Candy
10121: Fudge
10122: Carmels
10123: Other

Cookies
10128: Rolled
10129: Drop
10130: Filled
10131: Bar or Brownies
10132: Other

Gluten Free
10139: Gluten Free, any

Pie
10140: Apple
10141: Other Fruit
10142: Pumpkin
10143: Other

Sourdough
10148: Bread
10149: Crackers
10150: Other

Spirit of Portland
10155: Spirit of Portland – Any baked good that showcases the Spirit of Portland.  Please include a 3×5 index card to be displayed with your item that explains what you chose and why.  No Business Advertising

2026 Themed Entry – Happy Birthday America Cake
10157: Themed Entry – A decorated layer cake celebrating our nations 250th birthday

Triple Crown – Pear Galette
10160: Triple Crown –  Click here for details

2026 CT Ag Fairs – Baking Contests
10165: Adult – Lemon Bliss Cake
10166: Apple Pie

Note: Youth / Junior baking has been moved.  Click Here

Best in Show
$5.00 & Rosette

  • 1st: $4.00
  • 2nd: $3.00
  • 3rd: $2.00

Spirit of Portland | Themed Entry – Happy Birthday American Cake | Ct Ag Fair State Baking Contests

  • 1st: $8.00
  • 2nd: $6.00
  • 3rd: $4.00

Triple Crown

  • 1st: $50.00
  • 2nd: $25.00
  • 3rd: $15.00

2026 State Baking Contest

10165: Lemon Bliss Cake – Adult
10948: S’more Granola Bars – Junior
10166: Apple Pie Contest

Click HERE for more information