2024 Winners Of Baking Contests

Claysburg – Seven local home bakers created decadent cakes during the Claysburg Area Farm Show’s “Homemade Chocolate Cake” baking contest sponsored by Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs (PSACF) on September 3.

Scott Felix, from Alum Bank, took home top honors in the PSACF Homemade Chocolate Cake Contest with his Chocolate Cake. Second place winner was Apryl Smith of Duncansville. Third place winner was Seanna Berkheimer of Claysburg.

Four entries were submitted for the Angel Food Cake Contest. The first-place winner was Jackie Eberhart of Claysburg. Second-place winner was Kristy Bigelow of Williamsburg. Third-place winner was Tammy Dell of East Freedom.

Winners of the Apple Pie Contest were Jackie Ebersole, first-place, Serenity Berkheimer of Claysburg, second prize, and Jennifer Ebersole of Claysburg, third prize.

The Junior Baking Contest Cookies, Brownie, or Bars had two entries. The winner was Aubry Walters of Portage. The second-place winner was Aryanna Jones of Roaring Spring. All first-place winners are now eligible to compete in the state finals in January at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg.

The Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs has been in existence since 1912. Over 100 member fairs, associations or societies hold annual events that showcase the Commonwealth’s top industries – agriculture and tourism.

An estimated 5.5 million people visit PA fairs each year to enjoy amusements, food, entertainment, judged competitions and our rich Pennsylvania agricultural heritage. Visit pafairs.org to learn more about a PSACF Fair near you.