It is true. Cupcake Smackdown 2.0 is in full swing, and the details are finalized. You and your family are invited to attend Cupcake Smackdown 2.0. Activities will include:
* Enjoy noshing on some sweet morsels from local bakeries (gluten-free and vegan available)
* Challenging the current Guinness World Record for Most Jaffa Cakes Eaten in One Minute (short list of rules below)
* Participate in setting the World Record for Most People Simultaneously Frosting a Cupcake
* Check out local arts and crafts
* Let out some energy by whacking the cupcake piñata
*Launch some cupcakes from the cupcake cannon
Admission to the event is free. Donations for the activities suggested (cash please). Proceeds from Cupcake Smackdown 2.0 will benefit Lights, Camera, Help, Mobile Loaves and Fishes, and Keep Austin Dog Friendly.
Hashtag: #CupcakeRiot
Webaddress:
www.cupcakesmackdown.com
Date: Saturday, August 21, 2010
Time: 11 am - 3 pm. Schedule Follows.
11: 30 am & 1:30pm – Attempt to break Guinness World Record for Most Jaffa Cakes Eaten in One Minute (2 rounds) at LCB
11:30 am until 12 noon – Check-in and set-up for Most People Simultaneously Frosting a Cupcake at LCB. Please arrive at this time to participate.
12 noon – Setting World Record for Most People Simultaneously Frosting a Cupcake at LCB.
12:30 pm to 3 pm – Cupcake Cannon and Cupcake Piñata at The Westin’s North Parking Lot
Location: Le Cordon Bleu, 3110 Esperanza Crossing Suite 100 and The Westin, 11301 Domain Drive. Both venues are across the street from each other.
Venue details: Vendors and activities located the Le Cordon Bleu will be held indoors. The Cupcake Cannon and Pinata will be held outdoors at the Westin. There will be ample parking in the street, The Westin parking lot, the Le Cordon Bleu parking lot, and the parking lot behind the Westin. When parking in the lot adjacent next to the LCB building, only park in spots marked LCB.
Vendors: Cupcake vendors will be selling cupcakes at Le Cordon Bleu. You'll get a chance to purchase delicious bites from Austin Cake Ball, Coco Paloma Desserts, BlackBird Bakery, Hill Country Cupcake, The Cupcake Bar, Cupprimo, and Retro Bizzaro. Gluten-free cupcakes and vegan cupcakes will be available. Keep in mind that in order to use the cupcake cannon, you'll have to get your hands on some cupcakes. Please bring cash for the vendors and activities.
Other details: While we love puppies and other cuddly creatures, the August heat might make the day uncomfortable for your pet. Please give your pet a hug before you leave them at home. Also, please wear sun block and drink plenty of water before you arrive. This is a Cupcake fest, not a Lobster Fest.
