The Taste of Fuquay-Varina is currently accepting entries a cake contest which will be held on Saturday, September 26 in Historic Broad Street. Both professional and amateur bakers will have an opportunity to have their sweets judged by a panel of local judges in one of several Taste or Decorative Categories. The four Taste Categories include Best Chocolate Cake, Best Pound Cake, Best Family Favorite Recipe and a new “For Men Only Division” which can include any cake recipe as long as it is submitted by a man.

Decorative Cakes are judged on presentation only and include an amateur as well as professional division. This year’s theme is Fuquay-Varina because the town is celebrating its Centennial Anniversary. There is also a Best Decorated Cupcake Division for ages 16 and under and those entering can use any theme.

Winners in each category will win a $50 cash prize, a blue ribbon and bragging rights for a year! Second and third place winners in each category will receive an award certificate. There is an entry fee of $5.00 per cake. Registration forms and a full set of rules and regulations are available at www.Fuquay-VarinaDowntown.com or at the Fuquay-Varina Revitalization Association office at 116 Raleigh Street. Forms are also at the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce at 121 N. Main Street. If you prefer to receive information by mail, please call 552-0848. Registration forms will be accepted through Friday, September 18, 2009.

Pieces of each cake entered in the Taste Categories (including cupcakes) will be sold to the public for tasting. Decorative cakes from the Professional and Amateur Divisions will be sold in a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit revitalization efforts in Historic Downtown Fuquay-Varina.

Last year, more than 60 of the area’s finest bakers participated in the Taste of Fuquay-Varina. Other events at the Taste of Fuquay-Varina include local restaurants vying for the title of Best Chicken Wings in Fuquay-Varina, contestants competing in chocolate and truffle eating contests, and residents sampling goodies from participating merchants along Broad Street. The event will be held on Saturday, September 26 from 12- 5pm on Broad Street in Historic Varina. For more information, go to www.Fuquay-VarinaDowntown.com.