The 3rd Annual Taste of Fuquay-Varina Cake Contest is accepting entries. Cake categories, rules and regulations can be found at www.Fuquay-VarinaDowntown.com. Entry forms must be received by Sept.17 to participate in the event on Saturday, September 25. This fun event helps raise money for downtown revitalization in Fuquay-Varina.

Naomi Riley, who has been executive director of the FVRA since April, brings enthusiam and a hometown touch to all of the activities and events planned in the coming months.

She works hard to support the businesses in Downtown Fuquay-Varina. said, “We have some good things heading your way and our hope is it will bring added revenue to your business! I know many of you are still feeling the pains of the economy. Please know that I think of your pains each day. I took this job because I care about Downtown and our Downtown Businesses. It is by far the most rewarding job I have ever had. I see down the road... I see a great future. I see all the people who are willing to volunteer and I see sponsors investing.... I’m determined to stay the course and help bring foot traffic to you and make Downtown a place where generations to come will want to keep it alive.”

The Taste of Fuquay-Varina is just one of the events planned. This year new attractions have been added, including a mascot theme.

Stormy of the Carolina Hurricanes will be in Varina for the Taste of FV. He will arrive in the Storm Chaser and is sure to draw a crowd.

The FV Arts Council will be running a corn hole contest near Aviator and will also take photos of the kids with the characters.

In addition to Stormy we will have the FVHS Bengal Tiger, The Chick-Fil-A Cow and the FVRA Chicken. First place winner in each cake category wins $50 Cash Prize and a Blue Ribbon. Second and third place winners will receive an award.

In 2009 more than 70 of Fuquay-Varina’s finest bakers joined the Taste of Fuquay-Varina and 750 people came out to taste the best cakes in Fuquay-Varina. Please join us this year as our panel of community judges selects the winners for the Taste of Fuquay-Varina on Saturday, Sept. 25. Cake Contest Categories

Judged on Taste and Presentation 1) Best Chocolate Cake (any kind-be creative!)

2) Best Pound Cake

3) Best Family Favorite Recipe Cake

4) For Men Only Division (You have to be a man to enter! Any recipe)

Judged on Presentation Only – 2010 Theme – “Mascot Mania”

5) Best Decorated Cupcakes –Age 16 and Under

6) Best Decorated Cake – Amateur Division

7) Best Decorate Cake – Professional Division

Each cake entry is $5.00 and the entry deadline is Sept. 17.

A panel of 5 judges will judge cake entries at 10 am on Saturday, September 25. Pieces of each cake entered in categories 1-5 will be sold to the public for tasting. Decorated Cake Categories 6 and 7 will be auctioned. “Mascot Mania” is the 2010 cake decorating them. Let’s show team spirit in Fuquay-Varina! Use your imagination!

All proceeds will benefit revitalization efforts in Historic Downtown Fuquay-Varina.

Please complete the entry form and submit it to the Fuquay-Varina Revitalization Association by Sept. 17. If you have questions, please call 552-0848

The FV Arts Council will be running a corn hole contest near Aviator and will also take photos of the kids with the characters.