Maple Cooking Contest

Sponsored by Cooperative Insurance

Thursday April 23, 2026

All entries will be judged by a team of judges from Co-Operative Insurance Company on Thursday evening, April 23th beginning at 5 p.m. No one is permitted in the judging area during judging (except for the judges and their assistants). All contest rules must be followed exactly, and decisions of the judges are final. Contestants will be notified of the reason for any disqualification by the contest chair. Only pure Vermont maple syrup may be used in the preparation of any entry.

The public is encouraged to come view the entries at the Maple Exhibit Hall(St. Mary’s Parish Hall) Friday Saturday & Sunday.

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Download full contest rules here

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2025 Maple Cooking Contest Winners:

Cakes - Hunter Boylan-Robinson, Sheldon Springs, Maple Cinnamon Roll Cake

Pies/Other Desserts - Michelle Goodrich, Cabot, Maple Cream Pie

Pickles/Preserves/Sauces/Dressings - Jennifer Banyea, Highgate Center, Spicy Peach Maple BBQ Sauce

Breads - Helen Parent, Enosburg Falls, Maple Festival Maple Walnut Sticky Buns

Maple, for the Health of It - Hunter Boylan-Robinson, Sheldon Springs, Gluten Free Maple Walnut Cake

Youth - Danika Hardy, Swanton, Maple Hugs Snack Mix 

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