The Cake and Choir Fest 2025 held the Great Illinois Valley Cake Derby Saturday, March 1 at the Belt building in Kerby.
The fundrasing event was hosted by Souther Oregon Guild of Artists and Artisans with entertainment provided by the I.V. Community Choir.
The highly attended event auctioned off 19 pounds, i.e. 19 cakes. The highest cake was sold for $200.
Carrie Catterall (below) with her beautiful and tasteful cheesecake creation. Donna Smith (above) and her decadent indulgence Saturday, March 1 at the Belt Building in Kerby.
Award list
Layer Cake
1st Place
Lisa Sherier
2nd Place
Blanka Koci
3rd Place
Kristen Vidales
Cheesecake
1st Place (tie)
Carrie Catterall
1st Place (tie)
Donna Smith
2nd Place
Katie Houston
Art Cake
1st Place
Rebecca Steen
2nd Place
Sara Jones
3rd Place
Blanka Koci
GRAND CHAMPION
Carrie Catterall
“Gluten Free Lemon Saffron Cheesecake” featuring local goat cheese, hazelnuts, pine nuts & pinecone bud syrup. Carrie Catterall is owner of her own local catering company, Sugar Pine Dine.
(Publisher’s note: It was delicious!)
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION
Donna Smith
“Triple Chocolate Indulgence” featuring an assortment of fresh fruit.