ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Orlando dessert lovers can get a taste of some sweet competition Saturday as Dessert Wars takes over the Central Florida Fairgrounds.<\/p>\n
The event runs from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 17, bringing dessert vendors together to compete for cash prizes and bragging rights.<\/p>\n
Organizers describe Dessert Wars as the largest dessert festival in America. This year\u2019s Orlando event will award cash prizes for the first time, with $5,000 going to the first-place winner, $2,500 for second place and $1,000 for third.<\/p>\n
UCF graduate to lead judging<\/p>\n
Kristina Lavallee, the chef and cake artist behind The Cake Girl, will serve as lead judge.<\/p>\n
A graduate of UCF\u2019s Rosen College of Hospitality Management, Lavallee brings a local connection to the competition. Her work has been featured on TODAY, Food Network and in People, according to organizers.<\/p>\n
Event detailsWhat: Dessert WarsWhen: Saturday, Oct. 17, from 3 to 6 p.m.Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds in OrlandoCompetition prizes: $5,000 for first place, $2,500 for second and $1,000 for third<\/p>\n
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