Overview
Celebrate Bethlehem’s rich Moravian heritage with the sweetest competition in town — our first-ever Moravian Sugar Cake Competition, held during the World Heritage Community Celebration! Whether you are a home baker perfecting a family recipe or a professional bakery showcasing your craft, this friendly contest is your chance to share your sugar cake skills with the community.
During the celebration, bakers will deliver their entries along with their recipes outside of Central Moravian’s Old Chapel. A panel of judges will sample and score each cake. Following the Community Lovefeast at 5:30PM, winners will be crowned on the Church Green Stage — earning prizes, bragging rights, and a place in Bethlehem’s baking history!
Contest Information
- When: September 6, 2025, During the World Heritage Community Celebration
- Location: Old Chapel (44 W Church St, Bethlehem, PA 18018)
- Drop-off time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Judging: 2:00 PM (private session)
- Winner Announced: 5:30 PM following the Community Lovefeast – at the Church Green Stage
Categories
- Recreational Baker – Home Kitchen
- Professional Bakery – Commercial Kitchen
Prizes
- Complimentary tickets for a Historic Bethlehem tour
- Bethlehem-branded swag bundle
- Framed Certificate
- Social media feature
Rules & Disclaimer
- Complete the entry form attached. Entry form and recipe must accompany your sugar cake.
- Bakers must submit 10 servings of their sugar cake for private judging session.
- Deliver entries to Central Moravian’s Old Chapel between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
- Judges’ decisions are final.
- By entering, participants grant permission for photography and promotional use of the entry.
- Organizers are not liable for allergen exposure, spoilage, or injury related to entries.
