All About ICSA 2019 & FAQ
Every Cakers Dream! Australia's Biggest Cake & Sweet Show
Join the party at Australia's huge family friendly international cake, cookie and sweet show being held at Brisbane Showgrounds, Exhibition Building from 17-19th May 2019. There's never been a better learning experience! It's where thousands of cake, cookie, foodie and sweet lovers join together to celebrate, learn and taste all things sweet and decadent! Watch the exciting two-day international cake-off challenge and sculpture shows on main stage, where you'll see the world's best cake artists create magic. Visit the cookie "create, make and take zone", where you can get your hands dirty. There are even kids mini classes! The experts will share their skills and show you how to make your own mind blowing cookies.
The haute-couture wedding zone is exquisite, don't forget to visit! If you want to tempt your taste buds, the sweet zone is the place for you. Kids will be captivated by the huge story book feature made entirely from cake and sugar. They can even sit and become part of the scene! Relax and learn at the three live, laugh and learn demonstrations stages, where local and international celebrity chefs, chocolatiers and cake artists will hold hourly demonstrations on the hour, every hour. There are 54 FREE DEMONSTRATIONS across the three days the show is open. Visit the ultimate Australian cake decorating competition, but don't expect to see a traditional birthday cake! This is the area where all boundaries are stretched and cake and cookies are transformed into a magical edible art form. Expect mind blowing competition entries and huge statement cakes. Entry is open to everyone! Why not stretch your boundaries and compete. Don't be frightened, there is even a beginners category! If you are entering the competition, the good news is you will receive a FREE three day pass to the show when you drop off your entry.
Roam the multitude of pop up shops each holding their own demonstrations and hosting celebrity chefs and cake artists. Pick up a great special, learn about new tools, trends and gadgets. Once you purchase your show ticket, everything except the hands on workshops and master classes are FREE!
If you want to start your cake decorating journey or to take your skills to the next level, the hands-on workshops and master classes are your chance to be trained by the industry's best. All tools, equipment and ingredients are provided. At the end of your workshop you'll take your own masterpiece home to impress your friends and family. If you are looking for new cake, sweet, chocolate or party ideas, International Cake Show Australia in Brisbane is the place to be!
The haute-couture wedding zone is exquisite, don't forget to visit! If you want to tempt your taste buds, the sweet zone is the place for you. Kids will be captivated by the huge story book feature made entirely from cake and sugar. They can even sit and become part of the scene! Relax and learn at the three live, laugh and learn demonstrations stages, where local and international celebrity chefs, chocolatiers and cake artists will hold hourly demonstrations on the hour, every hour. There are 54 FREE DEMONSTRATIONS across the three days the show is open. Visit the ultimate Australian cake decorating competition, but don't expect to see a traditional birthday cake! This is the area where all boundaries are stretched and cake and cookies are transformed into a magical edible art form. Expect mind blowing competition entries and huge statement cakes. Entry is open to everyone! Why not stretch your boundaries and compete. Don't be frightened, there is even a beginners category! If you are entering the competition, the good news is you will receive a FREE three day pass to the show when you drop off your entry.
Roam the multitude of pop up shops each holding their own demonstrations and hosting celebrity chefs and cake artists. Pick up a great special, learn about new tools, trends and gadgets. Once you purchase your show ticket, everything except the hands on workshops and master classes are FREE!
If you want to start your cake decorating journey or to take your skills to the next level, the hands-on workshops and master classes are your chance to be trained by the industry's best. All tools, equipment and ingredients are provided. At the end of your workshop you'll take your own masterpiece home to impress your friends and family. If you are looking for new cake, sweet, chocolate or party ideas, International Cake Show Australia in Brisbane is the place to be!
ICSA is Australia's huge new
International
Cake, Cookie & Sweet
Show
Brisbane Showgrounds
Cnr Costin Street & Gregory Terrace
Bowen Hills - Brisbane Qld Australia
Fri to Sun 17 - 19 MAY 2019
"It's Every Sweet Tooth's Dream"
Watch & Learn Create Make & Take Shop & Taste
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Show Hours Friday 17th May, 2019 10.00am - 04.00pm Saturday 18th May, 2019 10.00am - 04.00pm Sunday 19th May, 2019 10.00am - 04.00pm Ticketing & Entry PriceWe are expecting thousands of people to attend ICSA. Pre-purchased on-line
tickets not only give you discounted ticket prices, they give 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 Cake Artists Party, which is an on-line ticketed event. Your ticket price includes access to the live cake off challenge, life sculpture show, 4 separate Live, Laugh & Learn Skill Stages, where demonstrations will be held every hour on the hour.Your ticket also includes access to the exhibitors’ area where you will be able to shop till you drop and access to Australia's largest cake competition display!
One Day Ticket $24 Early Bird Online price for general public
(Can be used on any day) $20 Early Bird Online price for ACADA Members
$15 Early Bird 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
Competition Entrants People entering the Ultimate Australian Cake Decorating Competion at the show
receive a FREE 3-DAY PASS when they deliver their entry so there is no need for you to buy
a show entry ticket. Competition entry is open to the general public.
Paid Workshop Participants If you have purchased a hands-on workshop at the show. You receive FREE show Entry for
the day of your workshop. You need to present your workshop ticket upon entrering
the show.
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 Cake Artists Party, which is an on-line ticketed event. Your ticket price includes access to the live cake off challenge, life sculpture show, 4 separate Live, Laugh & Learn Skill Stages, where demonstrations will be held every hour on the hour.Your ticket also includes access to the exhibitors’ area where you will be able to shop till you drop and access to Australia's largest cake competition display!
One Day Ticket $24 Early Bird Online price for general public
(Can be used on any day) $20 Early Bird Online price for ACADA Members
$15 Early Bird 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
Competition Entrants People entering the Ultimate Australian Cake Decorating Competion at the show
receive a FREE 3-DAY PASS when they deliver their entry so there is no need for you to buy
a show entry ticket. Competition entry is open to the general public.
Paid Workshop Participants If you have purchased a hands-on workshop at the show. You receive FREE show Entry for
the day of your workshop. You need to present your workshop ticket upon entrering
the show.
A Party Atmostphere
Featuring Cake & Cookie Artists & Celebrity Chefs
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
Driving |
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
TransLink. |
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 |
The 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.
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 $13 per day. There is also limited street parking available
Cake Decorating Competition Info
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 Area
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?
Yes children are very welcome. ICSA is a fun filled family event that is open to the general public. There are wide ailes which are perfect for navigating prams. Children are very welcome, however we ask that they not be permitted to go near or touch the cake exhibits. Children must remain with their parents at all times. Children under 12 are FREE. All children under five years of age are FREE. The Sunday of the show is Mothers' Day. We have some amazing things planned to spoil mum on this day, so why not buy her a gift ticket and enjoy a very special family day at the show
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.