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Cake Fest at the Durham Fairgrounds

Date: June 01, 2025

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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Durham Fair Hosts First-Ever Cake Fest:
Because Life Is Batter With Cake!
Durham, CT — The Durham Fair is thrilled to announce a brand-new community event that’s layered with fun
and frosted in excitement — Cake Fest, taking place on Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 6:30–8:00 PM at the
Cow Palace on the Durham Fairgrounds.
Cake Fest is more than just a celebration of everyone’s favorite dessert — it’s a joyful gathering designed to
bring the community together through cake, creativity, and connection.
How It Works:
Guests are encouraged to bring a cake to share — and those who do receive FREE admission and a special box
to sample multiple cake slices. Families who bring a cake get entry for just $15. No cake? No problem —
individual and family pricing is available for those who simply want to enjoy the fun.
Event Highlights Include:
Live DJ & Music
Cake Walk with MC Hans
Cake Tasting & Voting Competitions
The Fork Award – for the most outstanding cake
“Is It Cake?” Challenge
Fruit Cake Toss
Door Prizes, and Kid Games
Photo Ops & Sweet Surprises
“Cake Fest is all about bringing people together to laugh, taste, and make memories,” said Pat Whitehouse, Off
Season Superintendent, for the Durham Fair. “Whether you’re baking, tasting, or just showing up for the Fruit
Cake Toss, we promise it’ll be a night to remember.”
Admission Details:
Individual with Cake: FREE
Family with Cake: $15
Individual without Cake: $10
Family without Cake: $20
No registration required — just show up ready to eat, play, and enjoy.
Join us for a night of sugary joy, friendly competition, and community spirit. Because life really is batter with
cake!

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June 01, 2025 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM