What & Where is International Cake Show Australia (ICSA)
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ICSA is Australia's huge new International Cake & Sweet Show Brisbane Showgrounds Cnr Costin Street & Gregory Terrace Bowen Hills, Brisbane 4006 Fri to Sun 14th to 16th May 2021 10am to 4pm Daily
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Watch & Learn Create Make & Take Shop & Taste
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Dates & Opening Hours
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Competition Entry is open to EVERYONE, regardless of your experience level, or where in the world you live! 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 competitors 3 day pass valued at $60 when you drop off your exhibit/cake.The Exhibitors badge is for the competitors exclusive use only 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 competitors 3 day pass valued at $60 when you drop off your exhibit/cake.The Exhibitors badge is for the competitors exclusive use only and must be worn at all times whilst at the show.
Just Desserts Team
Come meet the Just Desserts competitors. This is the first time they've all been together since the show and their coming to party, to share their skills and to have a selfie taken with you.
You'll find Kylie, Zak, Pearly, Megan, Kristie, Kimberley, Jeff, Catherine, Simon and Rachel on the Just Dessert Stage. They'll be demonstrating throughout the show. In between demonstrations they'll be more than happy to visit the Selfie Photo Booth where you'll not only be able to have your photo taken, you'll be able to have it replicated as a cookie to keep as a momento!
You'll find Kylie, Zak, Pearly, Megan, Kristie, Kimberley, Jeff, Catherine, Simon and Rachel on the Just Dessert Stage. They'll be demonstrating throughout the show. In between demonstrations they'll be more than happy to visit the Selfie Photo Booth where you'll not only be able to have your photo taken, you'll be able to have it replicated as a cookie to keep as a momento!
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The Haute Couture Wedding Cake Designers MarqueeIf 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 eight 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"
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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 Marquee, 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 $25 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)
$30 Price if purchased at the Show (no discounts)
FREE Children under 12 years of age
Competition Entrants *FREE
Discounted Three Day Ticket $60 Available on-line only
*Cake Decoration Competition Entrants receive a COMPETITORS 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 Marquee, 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 $25 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)
$30 Price if purchased at the Show (no discounts)
FREE Children under 12 years of age
Competition Entrants *FREE
Discounted Three Day Ticket $60 Available on-line only
*Cake Decoration Competition Entrants receive a COMPETITORS 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.
Rydges Hotel Fortitude Valley is 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.
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
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
If you're hanging out for a sweet treat visit the Sweet Street, where there's all types of goodies like cakes, chocolates, cookies and baked goods for sale. If you're looking for a world class coffee visit our vintage coffee truck or for a savoury treat or well earned rest visit the RNA's Chill Cafe at the show. International Cake Show Australia is a family friendly ALCOHOL-FREE ZONE. No alcohol will be available for purchase and cannot be consumed at 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 children's 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 huge sugar features. 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 under 12 are FREE. |
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Dogs & Animals
Due to health regulations NO ANIMALS ARE PERMITTED. 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 toilet locations conveniently distributed throughout the show, including one near the cafe/chill out area and also half way down the exhibition building, on the right hand side as you enter the show. They are disability accessible.