Cincinnati Magazine presents The Great Cincinnati Bake-Off 2026

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6–8:00 p.m.

Cintas Center, 1624 Musketeer Dr., Norwood

Professional and amateur bakers are competing for the Golden Rolling Pin and you’re invited to join us! Sample sweet and savory treats from local bakeries and our sponsors in a celebration of baked goodness.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Golden Rolling Pin!

Amateur Categories:

  • Best Pie - Jaqueline Cox
  • Best Cookie/Brownie - Nathan Chase
  • Best Bread - Zach Werden
  • Best Cheesecake - Benjamin Wernke
  • Best Cake Decorating - Heather Dew

Professional Categories:

  • Best Pie - Cristine Muckenfuhs, Son of a Butcher
  • Best Cookie/Brownie - Holly McAlister, HollyCakes and Forager Coffee + Tea
  • Best Bread - Cristine Muckenfuhs, Son of a Butcher
  • Best Cheesecake - Tyler DeHass, ButterMilks Bakery
  • Best Cake Decorating - Katie Moon, Slice by Katie Moon

General Admission Includes:

  • All-you-can-eat sweet bites from over 20 stations of desserts, cookies, pies, cakes, candy, and more
  • One drink ticket to use for wine, beer, cocktails, mocktails, soda
  • A box courtesy of the The BonBonerie to put sweet treats in as you walk around the event

Proceeds of Bake-Off 2026 Will Benefit:

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Thanks to our Presenting Sponsors:

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Thank You To Our Sponsors

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Entrance to the event constitutes permission for Cincinnati Magazine to photograph and film you while on the premises and to use those pictures and videos for any lawful purpose without providing you any compensation.