Cake in the Garden

🎂🌸 CAKE IN THE GARDEN 🌸🎂
Join us for an evening of cake, community, and creativity at the beautiful MSU Horticulture Gardens!
Cake in the Garden is a unique community cake tasting event bringing together local bakeries, cottage food businesses, hobby bakers, and cake lovers for a sweet summer evening surrounded by the beauty of the gardens while helping support the MSU Horticulture Gardens.

📍 Location: MSU Horticulture Gardens, East Lansing, Michigan
🎟️ Ticket Registration: Event Registration

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🍰 BAKER REGISTRATION
Only 60 Baker Spots Available!
Baker Ticket: $10
Each baker will provide one 8-inch cake to share with attendees.
Your Baker Ticket Includes:
✔ Entry to the event
✔ One commemorative pizza box for collecting cake samples
✔ Opportunity to showcase your cake
✔ Recognition of your bakery/business (if applicable)
✔ Up to 8 cake samples from participating bakers
✔ An evening spent with fellow bakers and cake lovers

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🌷 PUBLIC TICKETS
Public Admission: $20
Your Public Ticket Includes:
✔ Entry to the event
✔ One commemorative pizza box for collecting cake samples
✔ Up to 8 cake samples from participating bakers
✔ Access to the beautiful MSU Horticulture Gardens during the event
✔ An evening of cake, community, and creativity

Public ticket sales will open after baker registration closes to ensure plenty of cake is available for all attendees.

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⚠️ MICHIGAN COTTAGE FOOD LAW REQUIREMENTS
All cakes must comply with Michigan Cottage Food Law. Items requiring refrigeration or temperature control are NOT permitted.

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🍰 HOW THE TASTING WORKS
Each attendee will receive a commemorative pizza box upon check-in. Guests will be divided into groups to ensure everyone has an opportunity to sample a variety of cakes.

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🌿 EVENT PROCEEDS
Ticket proceeds will first be used to cover event expenses, with any remaining proceeds donated directly to the MSU Horticulture Gardens.

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📅 IMPORTANT DATES

• Baker Registration Opens: June 18, 2026
• Baker Registration Closes: June 30, 2026
• Ingredient Lists Due: July 3, 2026
• Public Tickets Go On Sale: July 5, 2026
• Cake in the Garden: July 19, 2026

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📋 ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION

• A baker waitlist will be available once all 60 baker spots have been filled.
• No alcohol or pets (except service animals) are permitted at the event.
• Photographs and video may be taken during the event for future promotion.

Whether you're a professional baker, hobby baker, or simply someone who loves cake, we hope you'll join us for this sweet summer evening in the gardens. We can't wait to see you there! 🍰🌸