What & Where is International Cake Show Australia (ICSA)
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ICSA is Australia's huge new International Cake & Sweet Show Brisbane Showgrounds Exhibition Bldg Cnr Costin Street & Gregory Terrace Bowen Hills - Brisbane Qld Australia Fri to Sun 15-17th May, 2020 |
Watch & Learn Create Make & Take Shop & Taste
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The Haute Couture Wedding Cake Designers Marquee & Bridal LaneIf you're planning a wedding don't miss the Haute Couture Wedding Cake Designers Marquee at the show. The Marquee is designed by an award winning wedding stylist. Australia's top nine professional wedding cake designers will have their best designs on display. They will be competing for the title of "ACADA's Australasian Haute Couture Wedding Cake Designer of the Year"
Bridal Lane is where you'll find the industry's most awarded wedding suppliers. If you are looking for a wedding photographer, wedding gown, florist, make up artist, wedding planner, event stylist or the best wedding magazines within the industry you'll find them all in Bridal Lane |
Location & Venue
The address for ICSA is Brisbane Showgrounds, Exhibition Building. The entrance is located on the corner of Gregory Terrace & Costin Street, Bowen Hills, Brisbane, Australia 4006. If you are driving and using a navigator put in 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, 4006. The Exhibition Building is directly opposite the carpark and main entrance to the Convention Centre
It is ideally located within 1.5 km from Brisbane’s CBD and just 10 minutes’ drive from Brisbane’s domestic and international airports. Brisbane Showgrounds is the home of many of Brisbane’s most iconic major events including the Brisbane EKKA. The Showgrounds are surrounded by some of Brisbane’s most popular dining and entertainment precincts including the new King Street, James Street, New Farm Teneriffe, and Fortitude Valley. A wide range of public transport and accommodation options are easily available
It is ideally located within 1.5 km from Brisbane’s CBD and just 10 minutes’ drive from Brisbane’s domestic and international airports. Brisbane Showgrounds is the home of many of Brisbane’s most iconic major events including the Brisbane EKKA. The Showgrounds are surrounded by some of Brisbane’s most popular dining and entertainment precincts including the new King Street, James Street, New Farm Teneriffe, and Fortitude Valley. A wide range of public transport and accommodation options are easily available
How to get to the show
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If you are driving and using a navigator put in 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, 4006. The entrance to the show is on the Corner of Gregory Terrace & Costin Street. There is parking on Gregory Terrace immediately opposite the ICSA Entry. Parking is $13 per day
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Trains |
Bowen Hills an Fortitude Valley railway stations are less than a ten minute walk from Brisbane Showgrounds. For further information phone TransLink on 13 12 30 or visit
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Buses |
Buses access the surrounding streets regularly. For further information phone TransLink on 13 12 30 or visit TransLink.
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Taxis |
The main taxi companies in Brisbane are Black and White Cabs (Phone 13 32 22) or Yellow Cab
(Phone 13 19 24). There is a taxi rank opposite the show entry for when you are leaving |
Show Entry Ticket Price
We are expecting thousands of people to attend ICSA. Buying your tickets on-line before the show not only gives you special EARLY BIRD ticket rates, it gives you EXPRESS-ACCESS at the gate.
TICKET PRICING:
Ticket prices include show entry and access to the many free events once inside the show. Please note all events are free except the ticketed hands-on workshops and the offsite events. Your ticket price includes access to the live cake off challenge sculpture show, the many "Live, Laugh & Learn" Demonstration Stages spread throughout the show, the Wedding Cake Designer's Marquis, Bridal Lane, the Sweet Market and pop up shops where you will be able to shop till you drop. Your entry ticket also gives you access to view the amazing entries in Australia's ultimate cake decorating competition display and feature cake areas.
One Day Ticket $24 Online price for general public
(Can be used on any day) $20 Online price for ACADA Members
$15 Online price for Pensioners & Students (Under 18)
FREE Children under 12 years of age
$25 Price if purchased at the Show (no discounts)
Three Day Ticket $50 Discounted rate ONLY available On-line
Cake Decoration Competition Entrants receive a FREE 3-DAY PASS to the show when you deliver your entry exhibit/cake, so there is no need for you to buy a ticket. Competition entry is open to the general public. Scroll down to find the competition information.
TICKET PRICING:
Ticket prices include show entry and access to the many free events once inside the show. Please note all events are free except the ticketed hands-on workshops and the offsite events. Your ticket price includes access to the live cake off challenge sculpture show, the many "Live, Laugh & Learn" Demonstration Stages spread throughout the show, the Wedding Cake Designer's Marquis, Bridal Lane, the Sweet Market and pop up shops where you will be able to shop till you drop. Your entry ticket also gives you access to view the amazing entries in Australia's ultimate cake decorating competition display and feature cake areas.
One Day Ticket $24 Online price for general public
(Can be used on any day) $20 Online price for ACADA Members
$15 Online price for Pensioners & Students (Under 18)
FREE Children under 12 years of age
$25 Price if purchased at the Show (no discounts)
Three Day Ticket $50 Discounted rate ONLY available On-line
Cake Decoration Competition Entrants receive a FREE 3-DAY PASS to the show when you deliver your entry exhibit/cake, so there is no need for you to buy a ticket. Competition entry is open to the general public. Scroll down to find the competition information.
Accomodation
There is a new four star hotel (Rydges Hotel Fortitude Valley) ideally located right next door to International Cake Show Australia. It offers 208 rooms, a great bar and the Six Acres Restaurant along with a gym and swimming pool. No transport is necessary it’s less than a minute's walk to the ICSA entrance. Rydges have reserved in excess of 100 rooms for those attending International Cake Show Australia. Please use the button above to book your accommodation at Rydges Hotel Fortitude Valley
There are also many other accommodation options available close by within Bowen Hills, Fortitude Valley, Hamilton and within the BRISBANE CBD
Parking
There are many secure parking options available including a public car park underneath the showgrounds right opposite the International Cake Show Australia entrance. There will also other parking options throughout the showgrounds that will be clearly marked during ICSA. The Showground Trust manage parking facilities. The cost per day for parking is $15 per day. There is also limited street parking available
The Ultimate Australian Cake Decorating Competition
Competition Entry is open to the general public. If you are travelling to the show there are several YouTube videos available on how to safely pack and transport your cake.
If you are an international visitor, Australian quarantine and border control laws ALLOW sugar based products, however you must declare these on your disembarkation card upon arrival into Australia. To facilitate easy travel most competition categories allow the use of dummy or polystyrene cakes. However if dummies are used, your exhibit must be achievable in actual cake. Please read the competition schedule to see if the category/class you plan to enter allows the use of dummies.
If you are entering the competition, you will not need to buy show tickets. You will be given a 3 day show Exhibitors badge when you drop off your exhibit/cake to the Chief Steward on Wednesday prior to the show between 4pm and 8pm. The Exhibitors badge is for the competitors exclusive use and must be worn at all times whilst at the show.
If you are an international visitor, Australian quarantine and border control laws ALLOW sugar based products, however you must declare these on your disembarkation card upon arrival into Australia. To facilitate easy travel most competition categories allow the use of dummy or polystyrene cakes. However if dummies are used, your exhibit must be achievable in actual cake. Please read the competition schedule to see if the category/class you plan to enter allows the use of dummies.
If you are entering the competition, you will not need to buy show tickets. You will be given a 3 day show Exhibitors badge when you drop off your exhibit/cake to the Chief Steward on Wednesday prior to the show between 4pm and 8pm. The Exhibitors badge is for the competitors exclusive use and must be worn at all times whilst at the show.
Disability Access
International Cake Show Australia is held entirely on the one level within the Brisbane Showgrounds Exhibition Building. There are wide aisles and no stairs to manage (including at entry) so it’s ideal for disability access. There are also disability access toilets available within the Exhibition Building (all on the one level)
Food & Beverage Chill Out Lounge
There will be food and beverage areas available throughout the show so regardless of whether you need a tea, coffee or water, lunch, a snack or just somewhere to go for a break there will be options available. The Showground events management team will manage all food and beverage outlets at ICSA. International Cake Show Australia is an ALCOHOL-FREE ZONE. No alcohol will be available for purchase and cannot be consumed at the show. ICSA is a family event, therefore If you are affected by alcohol consumption, you will not be permitted into the show
Are children allowed at the show?
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Yes children are very welcome. ICSA is a fun filled family event designed for the whole family. There are wide isles which are perfect for navigating prams. There are lots of fun childrens activities and exhibits including mini cookie and sugar modelling classes and face painting. However children must remain with their parents at all times. There will be lots of amazing photo opportunities including the new "Wind in the Willows" exhibit and the huge sugar animal display created by world renown cake artists Dorothy Klerk. The competition cakes take hundreds of hours to carefully make therefore we ask that children remain outside the barrier ropes and that they don't touch the competition exhibits
Children 12 and under are FREE. |
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Dogs & Animals
Due to health regulations, no animals are permitted at the show. For your animals comfort, please do not leave your pet in your vehicles they will be far more comfortable left at home. The only exception is official guide dogs assisting those attending the show.
Toilets & Facilities
There are three toilet locations conveniently distributed throughout the show, including one near the cafe/chill out area. There are also disability access toilets available half way down the exhibition building, on the right hand side as you enter the show.