Nothing says home like the wonderful aroma of something baking! August 22 marks the 9th annual Markham Main Street baking contest.

We’re looking for contestants!

Everything from cookies, to cakes, to pies and tarts - Come one, come all! No experience needed, and IT's FREE to enter.
1st Prize is a $50 gift certificate to spend at the Main Street Markham Farmers' Market.
2nd Prize is a $25 gift certificate to spend at the Main Street Markham Farmers' Market.
3rd Prize is a $10 gift certificate to spend at the Main Street Markham Farmers' Market.

Any home-made baked sweet can be entered. Winners will be chosen by a panel of official judges.

GO TO http://mainstreetmarkham.com/registration_event.asp?strid=12883  to register online, or pick up an entry form at the Main Street Markham Farmers’ Market any Thursday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 or Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Entry forms can also be completed at the BIA Office (132 Robinson Street) during regular business hours.

To be included in the contest, registered entries must be brought to the Farmers’ Market Saturday August 22 between 8 and 9am.

Awards will be announced at 11:00am Saturday August 22. Left-overs will be sold by the BIA, with proceeds going to a local charity.

Come show off your favourite recipe, and support a good cause at the same time.

Contest is open to anyone who is not a member of the Main Street Markham BIA.