If you have a sweet tooth, you’re about to experience a sugar overdose.
The Americas Cake Fair is happening for the second time ever. The Orange County Convention Center is now jam-packed with stage presentations, the Sugar Art Fashion Show, cake competitions, more than 75 hands-on classes and probably more cake samples than you can stomach.
WATCH: @AllisonWalkerTV & @Emily_Ellyn get hyped up on fondant, check out creations at @cakefair in #Orlando. Full story later tonight. pic.twitter.com/zOOFQfLByQ
— News 13 (@MyNews13) October 13, 2017
"And, not only that,” said Emily Ellyn, “There are Food Network stars, like [playfully references herself]. But talent aside, Cake Boss Buddy Valastro!”
Ellyn is this year’s host, bringing her “retro rad” wit, style and culinary obsession to the nearly 10,000 expected attendees.
"There's a chocolate area!” she screamed, immeasurably excited. “There's so much to do. SO much cake to eat!"
The Cake Fair’s centerpiece is a show cake designed by Mercedes Strachwsky. It’s a huge coral reef made of fondant (an edible “playdough’), so every detail you see you could technically eat.
CHECK THIS OUT: A coral reef good enough to eat! @AllisonWalkerTV has a sneak peek inside the @CakeFair in Orlando later tonight! pic.twitter.com/6F63XIlCiL
— News 13 (@MyNews13) October 13, 2017
She started working on the show cake the day Hurricane Irma struck.
"I worked until the electricity went off,” she said. “Every time I come home, I work into the night."
She pointed out where she used the tip of a pen to create some of the texture.
"And like this one [detail], I use a garlic presser,” she revealed. “ You could not even imagine what I use.”
Visitors can find Strachwsky in the “Ask Mercedes” area of the showroom.
The Americas Cake Fair runs through Sunday.
- Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ticket Prices
1-Day Pass |
2-Day Pass |
3-Day Pass |
|
Tickets (Door) Adult |
$40.00 |
$70.00 |
$100.00 |
Tickets (Door) Kids (5-12) |
$30.00 |
$50.00 |
$75.00 |
Tickets (Door) Senior (65+) |
$35.00 |
$60.00 |
$90.00 |
Hands-On Classes: $150.00/class
Demos: $25.00/demo