About The Ultimate Australian Cake & Cookie
Decorating Competition
There's exciting categories to suit every experience level from students and beginners to hobby cake and cookie decorators, to professional sugar artists, chocolatiers and bakers.
There's $25,000 in prize money up for grabs!
Competitors don't need to buy a show ticket, when you drop off your entry you'll receive a complimentary 3 day pass. It's valued at $75.
It's our way of congratulating you for entering and for testing your boundaries.
There's no better way to learn and grow!
Anyone can enter the Ultimate Australian Cake & Cookie Decorating Competition. This competition is so exciting people travel from all across Australia and 26 different countries to enter. Be warned though, once you enter once, you'll be addicted. ICSA competitors come back year, after year.
You're in for an amazing experience!
There's $25,000 in prize money up for grabs!
Competitors don't need to buy a show ticket, when you drop off your entry you'll receive a complimentary 3 day pass. It's valued at $75.
It's our way of congratulating you for entering and for testing your boundaries.
There's no better way to learn and grow!
Anyone can enter the Ultimate Australian Cake & Cookie Decorating Competition. This competition is so exciting people travel from all across Australia and 26 different countries to enter. Be warned though, once you enter once, you'll be addicted. ICSA competitors come back year, after year.
You're in for an amazing experience!
How Do You Enter?
It's a quick and easy online process. All you need to do is follow three simple steps!
Step 1.
Download your copy of the 2025 competition schedule and rules here (print in black and white to save ink).
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Step 2.
Choose the class or classes you want to enter. This is the hardest part. They've all been designed to excite and inspire you!
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Step 3.
Register and pay your entry fee online. Remember to register early so you have plenty of time to design and create.
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Important Dates & Times
Entry Registration is OPEN NOW - through the "register and pay fee" button above
EXTENDED ENTRY REGISTRATION DEADLINES
New Class - Special Class 1-2: Deadline 5pm 4th April 2025
All Other Classes: 5pm Friday 31st March, 2025
Entry Delivery Time - 3pm to 8pm Wednesday 9th April 2025
Judging Time - 9am to 4pm Thursday 10th April 2025
Entry Collection Time - 4pm to 5pm Sunday 13th April 2025
*Due to the very high number of competitors who have expressed interest in entering Special Class 1 (Battle of the Sugar Giants) we've needed to close entry registration for this class early so we can finalise the International Cake Show Australia Floor Plan. If you wish to enter this category you are required to register early. No late entries for this class will be accepted.
EXTENDED ENTRY REGISTRATION DEADLINES
New Class - Special Class 1-2: Deadline 5pm 4th April 2025
All Other Classes: 5pm Friday 31st March, 2025
Entry Delivery Time - 3pm to 8pm Wednesday 9th April 2025
Judging Time - 9am to 4pm Thursday 10th April 2025
Entry Collection Time - 4pm to 5pm Sunday 13th April 2025
*Due to the very high number of competitors who have expressed interest in entering Special Class 1 (Battle of the Sugar Giants) we've needed to close entry registration for this class early so we can finalise the International Cake Show Australia Floor Plan. If you wish to enter this category you are required to register early. No late entries for this class will be accepted.
Parking, Accommodation & Other Info
Regularly revisit the ACADA website to see competition updates, all the workshops, mini classes and free activities happening at the show. The website is being updated almost daily. To see maps, parking information and accommodation options: Click here to find out more
A Message from ACADA's Judging Director
"Congratulations for entering the Ultimate Australian Cake & Cookie Decorating Competition. ACADA's International Cake Show Australia is the largest show of it's type in Australia, the competition is Australia's biggest and of an international standard.
We're really proud that you are entering. This competition is about encouraging you to step outside your comfort zone, challenging yourself and giving it a go. It's all about competing against yourself, learning, growing and having fun!.
The entries you see in the competition (and at the show) will motivate and inspire you. They'll make you hungry to learn more! We have a world class team of judges, who judge at international cake competitions around the world. Their comments have one purpose, that is to help you grow.
If you've not competed previously, please don't worry. Our Chief Steward, and her friendly team are here to assist you and make you feel at ease. Please read the competition schedule and rules carefully. Some rules have recently changed to ensure they are of an international standard and also to reflect the changes
within our industry over time. I've put together some hints, tips and advice that I hope will help you.
We're really proud that you are entering. This competition is about encouraging you to step outside your comfort zone, challenging yourself and giving it a go. It's all about competing against yourself, learning, growing and having fun!.
The entries you see in the competition (and at the show) will motivate and inspire you. They'll make you hungry to learn more! We have a world class team of judges, who judge at international cake competitions around the world. Their comments have one purpose, that is to help you grow.
If you've not competed previously, please don't worry. Our Chief Steward, and her friendly team are here to assist you and make you feel at ease. Please read the competition schedule and rules carefully. Some rules have recently changed to ensure they are of an international standard and also to reflect the changes
within our industry over time. I've put together some hints, tips and advice that I hope will help you.
Goodluck everyone, I'm looking forward to meeting you all at the show!"
*Serdar is a Professional ACADA Member.
If you'd like to learn more about why so many people are joining ACADA, and the benefits, click here
If you'd like to learn more about why so many people are joining ACADA, and the benefits, click here
State-of-Art, Fully Air Conditioned Venue!
We're super excited to announce International Cake Show Australia and the Ultimate Australian Cake & Cookie Decorating competition is being held at one of the world's largest major event venues, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. The state-of-art facilities, 1500 car parking facility, 24/7 air conditioning and close proximity to a wide number of hotels, a major transport hub and
South Bank, Brisbane's exciting tourism precinct are guaranteed to make ICSA 2025 every
competitor and visitors dream!
South Bank, Brisbane's exciting tourism precinct are guaranteed to make ICSA 2025 every
competitor and visitors dream!
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