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 2025 Golden Rolling Pin!

Amateur Categories:

Best Pie- Zoe Hill
Best Cookie/Brownie- Dominique Ellison
Best Bread - Zach Werden
Best Cheesecake- Leah Kathmann
Best Cake Decorating- Erika Vaught

Professional Categories:

Best Donut (Professional) - Donald Praschak, Pop's Donuts
Best Cookie/Brownie (Professional) - Cristine Muckenfuhs, Son of a Butcher
Best Bread (Professional) - Alan McQueen, Marigold
Best Cheesecake (Professional) - Amy Holston, Holton's Baking Co.
Best Cake Decorating (Professional) - Katie Monjaras

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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:

Thanks to our Presenting Sponsors:

Thank You To Our Sponsors

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.