The 1st Annual Florida I.C.E.D. Cake Competition is now over!  On Sunday, March 27, 2011, fans of the sugar arts descended upon Ocala, FL for what was definitely the largest cake decorating competition the state of FL  has ever seen! 

With over 100 competition entries, the cake gallery was full of gorgeous pieces to gawk at and photograph.  And we lost count of show attendees when we hit 300 mid-afternoon! 

The best news of all, of course, is that we were able to raise a little over $4,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central & Northern Florida!  Thank you to everyone who competed, attended, purchased raffle tickets, donated prizes, sponsored the show, and volunteered at the show.  All of you were crucial to making this dream of Mel's and Lisa's a reality! 

For those who don't already know, next year's theme is Masquerade Ball!  We are also opening the competition to Children and Youth entries, and it will occur over 2 days.  It just keeps getting bigger and better! 

And the competition winners?
Cupcake 2nd Runner Up = 706 Christy Hormel
Cupcake 1st Runner Up = 702 Sherry Goolsby
Cupcake Grand Prize = 703 Sherry Goolsby

Wedding Accessories Novice 2nd Runner Up = 604 Mary Santos
Wedding Accessories Novice 1st Runner Up = 603 Mary Santos
Wedding Accessories Novice Grand Prize = 601 Marlene Callahan

Wedding Accessories Advanced 1st Runner Up = 502 Jennifer Gigler
Wedding Accessories Advanced Grand Prize = 500 Sophia Bryant

Wedding Accessories Pro 2nd Runner Up = 408 Roxanne Moore
Wedding Accessories Pro 1st Runner Up = 404 Norma Hernandez
Wedding Accessories Pro Grand Prize = 403 Patrice Drinkard

Wedding Dress Cake Novice 2nd Runner Up = 312 Joyce Osorio-Pinto
Wedding Dress Cake Novice 1st Runner Up = 304 Martha Chrinos Teruel
Wedding Dress Cake Novice Grand Prize = 303 Marlene Callahan

Wedding Dress Cake Adv. 2nd Runner Up = 205 Janine Picone
Wedding Dress Cake Adv. 1st Runner Up = 207 Diane Williams
Wedding Dress Cake Adv. Grand Prize = 210 Amita Singh

Wedding Dress Cake Pro 2nd Runner Up = 110 Roxanne Moore
Wedding Dress Cake Pro 1st Runner Up = 104 Pam Greenwell
Wedding Dress Cake Pro Grand Prize = 115 Angela Schnellbach

Decorator's Choice = 115 Angela Schnellbach
People's Choice = 115 Angela Schnellbach

Congrats to everyone! Stay tuned for show photos by our official photographer, Elise Kersey Photography!  In the meantime, check out our Facebook Fan Page for photos from show attendees.