AUSTRALIA'S EXCITING NEW
CAKE, COOKIE & SWEET SHOW
"Every Sweet Lover's Dream"
This exciting family friendly event held across three days is a cross
between a Willy Wonka Factory, Edible Art Gallery and a fun packed Expo
This exciting family friendly event held across three days is a cross
between a Willy Wonka Factory, Edible Art Gallery and a fun packed Expo
COVID APPROVED & GOOD TO GO!
2022 is a really exciting year! We'll be following government regulations to make sure you're COVID-SAFE, however the show footprint is bigger and back to normal. ALL THE THINGS YOU LOVE ABOUT THE SHOW ARE BACK! The show is bigger, better with even more FREE ACTIVITIES and audience participation.
The world's best cake, cookie artists and celebrity chefs are on their way to share their skills with you. International sugar heroes, competitors and show visitors are back!
To keep you safe all attendees will be required to check in daily using the Check in QLD App. This is a compulsory requirement in Queensland. We'll have the show's QR Code displayed in several locations outside the entry. Please download the "Check In Qld App" onto your smart phone prior to coming to the show to avoid entry delays. If you don't have a smart phone, no worries, one of our awesome team members will assist you at the gate.
The world's best cake, cookie artists and celebrity chefs are on their way to share their skills with you. International sugar heroes, competitors and show visitors are back!
To keep you safe all attendees will be required to check in daily using the Check in QLD App. This is a compulsory requirement in Queensland. We'll have the show's QR Code displayed in several locations outside the entry. Please download the "Check In Qld App" onto your smart phone prior to coming to the show to avoid entry delays. If you don't have a smart phone, no worries, one of our awesome team members will assist you at the gate.
Watch & Learn Create Make & Take Shop Till You Drop!
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Snap a pic, meet and watch Australian & International celebrity chefs & sugar heroes demonstrate and compete
The Ultimate Australian Cake Decorating Competition. Beginners to Masters level. See their creations. Entry is open to everyone. Competitors come from across Australia and the world to compete. New live cake sculpting shows 90+ BRAND NEW FREE DEMONSTRATIONS! This year your favourites from the Just Desserts Team are back. The twist is they'll be invaded by the Aussie Bake Off Team. Be prepared for a celebrity chef overload! Live Laugh Learn Stages with free demonstrations on the hour, every hour Hands-on "Create, Make & Take" cupcake and cookie decorating 1 hour mini classes (Bookings essential) BRAND NEW! THE BLIND CHALLENGE. Watch members of the public compete with our sugar heroes. The twist is the sugar heroes will be blind folded |
"International Cake Off Challenge" The world's
best battle it out on Main Stage Battle of the Sugar Giants Huge Cake Sculptures - They're unbelievable. DON'T MISS THEM! Two brand new Wedding Cake War Teams - 2 Day Live Competition - watch Australia's best haute couture wedding cake designers create magic Pop Up Shops galore. This year there are EVEN MORE! All with new products and specials. Don't miss SWEET STREET or the exciting new Savoury Food Trucks! Haute Couture Marquee - The top 8 Australasian Wedding Cake Designers will have their creations on display. They're competing for Haute Couture Wedding Cake Designer of the Year. Mind blowing huge statement cakes Hands-on workshops, master classes and mini classes. Once in a lifetime opportunity to train with the world's best! Lots of prizes and Give Aways Kids & Kindy Corner - Free Face Painting & Kids Activities. There's something for everyone. SHOW ENTRY FOR KIDS IS FREE |
Dates & Opening Hours
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The Ultimate Australian Cake Decorating Competition
It's the cake and cookie decorating competition that has the whole world talking! There's exciting categories for all experience levels, kids, beginners up to masters level. Competitors travel from all parts of Australia and from across the world to enter. All the entries are on display. It's a huge attraction at the show. The good news is entry is open to everyone. Stretch your boundaries. Take up the challenge....... YOU'RE INVITED TO ENTER!
Learn Cake & Cookie Decorating
Mini Make & Take Cupcake & Cookie Classes
Full & Two Day Hands-On Cake Decorating Classes
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The Haute Couture Wedding Cake Designers MarqueeAustralasia's top 8 Haute Couture Wedding Cake Designers will be competing for the title of "ACADA's Australasian Haute Couture Wedding Cake Designer of the Year"
THEIR CHALLENGE: To Create an exquisite Haute Couture Cake Inspired by gorgeous gowns especially created by Australian award winning Bridal Designers |
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
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 |
Show Entry Ticket Price
We are expecting thousands of people to attend Buying your tickets on-line before the show not only gives you special EARLY BIRD discount 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 $32 Online price for general public
(Can be used on any day) $25 Online price for ACADA Members
$20 Online price for Pensioners & Students (Under 18)
$35 Price if purchased at the Show (no discounts)
FREE Children under 12 years of age
Discounted Three Day Pass $70 Available on-line only
*Cake Decoration Competition Entrants receive a COMPETITORS FREE 3-DAY PASS to the show when they deliver their entry, so there is no need for them to buy a ticket. Competition entry is open to the general public. Scroll up to find the competition information. Full Day and 2 Day Workshop Students also received a complimentary 3 day pass. They do not need to buy a separate show entry ticket.
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 $32 Online price for general public
(Can be used on any day) $25 Online price for ACADA Members
$20 Online price for Pensioners & Students (Under 18)
$35 Price if purchased at the Show (no discounts)
FREE Children under 12 years of age
Discounted Three Day Pass $70 Available on-line only
*Cake Decoration Competition Entrants receive a COMPETITORS FREE 3-DAY PASS to the show when they deliver their entry, so there is no need for them to buy a ticket. Competition entry is open to the general public. Scroll up to find the competition information. Full Day and 2 Day Workshop Students also received a complimentary 3 day pass. They do not need to buy a separate show entry ticket.
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 seriously hungry or hanging out for a designer coffee check out the new gourmet food trucks near the Chill Cafe. 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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Accommodation Options
There are a wide range of accommodation options available in close proximity to the show. They include the five star Rydges Hotel Fortitude Valley which is located right next door. If you're after a more economical google "accommodation close to Brisbane Showgrounds" you'll find a huge choice of option of hotels, apartments and Airbnb's available.
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.