ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando dessert lovers can get a taste of some sweet competition Saturday as Dessert Wars takes over the Central Florida Fairgrounds.
The event runs from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 17, bringing dessert vendors together to compete for cash prizes and bragging rights.
Organizers describe Dessert Wars as the largest dessert festival in America. This year’s Orlando event will award cash prizes for the first time, with $5,000 going to the first-place winner, $2,500 for second place and $1,000 for third.
UCF graduate to lead judging
Kristina Lavallee, the chef and cake artist behind The Cake Girl, will serve as lead judge.
A graduate of UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management, Lavallee brings a local connection to the competition. Her work has been featured on TODAY, Food Network and in People, according to organizers.
Event details
- What: Dessert Wars
- When: Saturday, Oct. 17, from 3 to 6 p.m.
- Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando
- Competition prizes: $5,000 for first place, $2,500 for second and $1,000 for third
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