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Cake International 2024
Established in 1994, Cake International is thrilled to announce its much-anticipated return to the NEC, Birmingham, from the 1st to the 3rd of November 2024. This year's event holds special significance as it marks the 30th birthday of the world-renowned cake decorating and sugar craft show.
Over three decades, Cake International has grown into a premier global gathering for cake enthusiasts, professionals, and artists, showcasing the finest in cake artistry and innovation. To celebrate Cake International’s big birthday, a 2-metre-wide cake display will be at the entrance, welcoming visitors to the larger-than-life show, and providing the perfect photo backdrop for social photos.
Visitors should be prepared for a royal welcome at this year’s show, as world class sugar artist Emma Jayne Cake Design creates a life-size cake of Queen Elizabeth the First, Emma’s most intricate feature to date, celebrating the Queen in sugar-coated glory. Other showstopping features include a walkthrough sugar garden by Immaculate Confections and the Terror Toy shop by popular Sugar Screams.
Following the worldwide triumph of her Eras Tour, Swifties can immerse themselves in a life-sized cake of Taylor Swift at this years CI. The acclaimed artist Elza Baldzhiyska will craft this global sensation, capturing every detail, including her iconic show-stopping costume. The life-sized cake promises to capture Taylor Swift’s charm and grace that’ll have fans drooling and snapping selfies.
Cake International is more than just a show, being home to the biggest and most esteemed cake competition in the world, attracting competitors from all around the globe. With the number of entries expected to be in the thousands, this year the head judges have added a wildcard category for competitors to enter, challenging them with the task of creating a wearable Masquerade Headdress, made from cake!
Over three decades, Cake International has grown into a premier global gathering for cake enthusiasts, professionals, and artists, showcasing the finest in cake artistry and innovation. To celebrate Cake International’s big birthday, a 2-metre-wide cake display will be at the entrance, welcoming visitors to the larger-than-life show, and providing the perfect photo backdrop for social photos.
Visitors should be prepared for a royal welcome at this year’s show, as world class sugar artist Emma Jayne Cake Design creates a life-size cake of Queen Elizabeth the First, Emma’s most intricate feature to date, celebrating the Queen in sugar-coated glory. Other showstopping features include a walkthrough sugar garden by Immaculate Confections and the Terror Toy shop by popular Sugar Screams.
Following the worldwide triumph of her Eras Tour, Swifties can immerse themselves in a life-sized cake of Taylor Swift at this years CI. The acclaimed artist Elza Baldzhiyska will craft this global sensation, capturing every detail, including her iconic show-stopping costume. The life-sized cake promises to capture Taylor Swift’s charm and grace that’ll have fans drooling and snapping selfies.
Cake International is more than just a show, being home to the biggest and most esteemed cake competition in the world, attracting competitors from all around the globe. With the number of entries expected to be in the thousands, this year the head judges have added a wildcard category for competitors to enter, challenging them with the task of creating a wearable Masquerade Headdress, made from cake!
TICKET INFORMATION
Birmingham: 1st–3rd November 2024, NEC. Open: (Fri & Sat 09.30-17.00) (Sun 09.30-16.30)
Prices:
Adult £15 (£13advance)
Under 16's free when accompanied by an adult. ONE TICKET FOUR SHOWS - One ticket gains you access to Cake International and Bake International plus sister shows The Creative Craft Show and Simply Christmas
Birmingham: 1st–3rd November 2024, NEC. Open: (Fri & Sat 09.30-17.00) (Sun 09.30-16.30)
Prices:
Adult £15 (£13advance)
Under 16's free when accompanied by an adult. ONE TICKET FOUR SHOWS - One ticket gains you access to Cake International and Bake International plus sister shows The Creative Craft Show and Simply Christmas
The NEC
Perimeter Road West Midlands B40 1NT
Fri 1 Nov to Sun 3 November
Website:
www.cakeinternational.co.uk/