The Great Community Cake-Off

Program Type:

Making & Crafting, Special Programs & Outreach

Age Group:

Kids, Ages 0-5, Grades K-5, Tweens & Teens, Adults, All Ages/Families
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on April 1, 2026 @ 8:00am.
  • This event is for registrants age 5 to Over 21.

Program Description

Event Details

Join New Canaan Library for our first Community Cake-Off event! Get your aprons and appetites ready as we invite you to bake a homemade cake to share with the community. Everyone who brings a cake will be able to sample 8 other servings of homemade cakes. 

Please read the rules before registering:

  • Registration is required. There is no charge to participate, but you must register beforehand. 

  • Bring a whole HOMEMADE cake to share with everyone. All cakes must be at least 8 inches wide x 3 inches tall, or able to be cut into 8 servings. (This include loafs, bars, and cupcakes, too!)

  • One cake per person: Families are welcome to work in teams, each family or participant who brings a cake can only take 8 servings (1 cake = 8 servings). If you are under 12, you must register with an adult. Only registrants may take 8 servings.

  • Bring a cake server and take-away containers: You will need a server and a knife to cut and serve slices of your cake, and containers for the slices of cakes you will try/take home.  

  • Label your cake: Clearly label your cake’s ingredients, especially if it contains allergens, and feel free to share your cake’s story. Any cake that doesn't come with a full recipe will not be able to be served. 

  • Be prepared: We recommend bringing a picnic blanket to sit on, a water bottle, and salty snacks to balance the sweetness of all the cakes you will try.  

RAIN DATE is Sunday, May 31st from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. 

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

Library Parking

The Library leases 76 spaces marked "LIBRARY" in the Center School Lot to offer free parking for our patrons. All other numbered spaces in the lot remain municipal and are subject to metering rates. View more parking info here.

Accessibility and Accommodations

We strive to facilitate access to information and Library services for all patrons. If you have questions about accessibility or a request for accommodation, please phone 203-594-5002, email the librarian in charge of this program (see contact info above), or email [email protected] with as much lead time as possible.

Thank You for Your Support!

The Library is pleased to be able to offer free programs and events through the generous donations of patrons like you. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to the Library’s Annual Fund so we can continue to offer programs like this one.