FREE DEMONSTRATIONS, EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
There are so many amazing things to see and do at ICSA, it would be impossible to see them all in one day. All events, shows and activities are free once you have purchased your show entry ticket. The only exceptions are the pre purchased hands-on workshops with the worlds best cake artists. Each workshop is limited to 15 students. They are held in private "Skills Academy" class rooms within the Exhibition Building
More than 90 FREE Cake,
Cookie, Chocolate & Sweet Demonstrations
Location: There are three Live Laugh & Learn demonstration stages located at the show. All holding hourly demonstrations on the hour every hour every day. Most vendors are also holding demonstrations each day.
Great Barrier Reef Sugar Spectacular
Location: Adjacent Show Entry - Open throughout the show
A 2 METRE HIGH, 5 METRE LONG SUGAR FEATURE THAT DEFIES BELIEF!
What could be more Australian, more iconic than the Great Barrier Reef! An underwater sugar spectacular full of colour, texture and ultimate danger!
What could be more Australian, more iconic than the Great Barrier Reef! An underwater sugar spectacular full of colour, texture and ultimate danger!
Wind in the Willows Children's Sugar Feature
Location: Stands 50-53
A 6 METRE X 6 METRE SUGAR ART CREATION THAT WILL
CAPTURE THE HEARTS OF THE YOUNG & YOUNG AT HEART
CAPTURE THE HEARTS OF THE YOUNG & YOUNG AT HEART
Follow the main characters, Mr Toad, Badger, Mole and Rat on an adventure through their home, the Thames Valley. They will also be visited my many of their other friends, sharing a picnic and share some time by the river. Created by the award winning team who created Alice & Wonderland last year, they have been caught up in the mysticism and adventure this old children's novel and bring it to life with lights, movement and of course a little Kung Fu Chocolate Cake style and magic. This sugar feature will capture the hearts of the young and young at heart.
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Mystical Queen of the Sea
Visit this amazing life size cake and chocolate sculpture created by Daniel Diegeuz, one of the world's most awarded cake and chocolate artists. You'll be mind blown by the magic he creates. Not only is Daniel an edible artist, he is an artist in the true sense. His work has taken the art world by storm. This brand new edible creation is now exception. We guarantee you'll stand and stare in amazement. Daniel will be cutting and serving his cake to the public at 3pm on Sunday.
2 Day International Cake-Off Challenge
Location: Main Stage - Friday 17th May & Saturday 18th May - 10am - 4pm
KAREN PORTALEO HAS SET THE CHALLENGE. THEY MUST CREATE A TALL TALE (MIN HEIGHT 1.5 METRES)
They must think classic folk or fairy tales and the word TALL is important! Any piece under 1.5m will be eliminated! You won't see any Frozen, Muana or Disney stories during this challenge. What the teams will be creating will be an old classic, something we all recognise and grew up with. If the antics these two teams got up to last year is any indication, you're in for two days full of fun and laughter! Don't miss it!
Wedding Cake Wars
Watch as four of Australia's best cake artists battle it out for the best.
In front of a live audience their challenge is to make a cake fit for a 1920's or Gatsby Wedding
however it's not going to be an easy feat! It has to include just about every element most cake decorators dread. It must be at least 5 tiers with at least 3 tiers made with cake. It has to be a minimum of 100cm high and incorporate figurines, flowers, royal icing pipe work and a piped monogram or inscription. Nothing is pre made. Their cakes will be made on the Wedding Cake Wars Stage across the three days of the show
however it's not going to be an easy feat! It has to include just about every element most cake decorators dread. It must be at least 5 tiers with at least 3 tiers made with cake. It has to be a minimum of 100cm high and incorporate figurines, flowers, royal icing pipe work and a piped monogram or inscription. Nothing is pre made. Their cakes will be made on the Wedding Cake Wars Stage across the three days of the show
Friday & Satuarday 11am - 2pm & Sunday 11am - 2pm
Haute Couture Wedding Cake Designers' Marquee
The public have voted for Australasia's Top Nine Haute Couture Wedding Cake Designers. They've been given the challenge to create their very best design in a Gatsby or 1920s theme. The public will vote over Friday and Saturday at the show for the winner of the Australasian Haute Couture Wedding Cake Designer of the Year Award. This is your opportunity to choose your favourite. These cakes defy all boundaries. This year the marquee has been beautifully themed by Brisbane based wedding event designers White Lace and Promises.
Picture of 2018 Marquee
The Ultimate Australian
Cake Decorating Competition & Display
Almost 200 mind blowing extreme cakes, novelty cakes, wedding cakes, sugar flowers and gravity defying cakes on display. Competitors have entered from every Australian State as well as from 18 overseas countries. These cakes have been made by cake artists of all experience levels. All their exhibits are on display for you to see. Take your time viewing this area. These cakes are unimaginable and break all boundaries of normality!
Get Hands On - Learn & Create
Join award winning wedding cake designer Caitlin Mitchell and her team of cake artists on the Bakels Stand where you'll be able to learn and get hands on. They will teach you how to make flowers and different aspects of a huge wedding cake. The fun news the public is invited to help create it live at the show. This is you're opportunity to get involved!
SHOP TILL YOU DROP
With more than 50 vendors all stocking the latest tools, gadgets and technology, and offering specials at amazing prices you'll be able to pick up great bargains and shop till you drop at the show. Most of the pop up vendors will also be holding their own demonstrations. There's never find another learning opportunity at such value! Regardless of whether it's at one of the shops or on the demonstration stages the professionals at the show are there to share their skills with you. Our aim is to help you grow.
Come Meet Your Sweet Heroes
Hundreds of Cake Artists, Chocolatiers & Pastry Chefs
Hands On Workshops & Master Classes
Paid Events
Create, Make & Take Cupcake Mini Workshops
Get hands-on at the Rosie's Dessert Spot Stand. Even if you've never piped before In just ONE HOUR Rosie will teach you how easy it is to pipe six exquisite cupcake designs using just the one 104 piping tip. All tools and ingredients provided. At the end of your hands-on mini class she will provide you with a box to take your very special creations home.
Bookings essential
Bookings essential
Special Off Site Ticketed Events
The only other paid events are the fun special off-site activities built around the show. These include the Cakers' Crawl with the cake artists to Australian Outback Spectacular and the ACADA Australasian Cake Oscar Awards Black Tie "Gatsby Themed" Dinner The public are invited to both these fun filled ticketed events. They will be the only times at the show where all the cake artists will be in the one place at the one time. It's there time to let their hair down!