LONG BEACH CHRISTMAS COOKIE CONTEST | LONG BEACH, CALIF..

At 10 a.m. THIS Sat., Dec. 15, 2012, the annual Long Beach Christmas Cookie Contest private judging by Santa Claus, Miss Southern California Cities, Tim Grobaty and the food editor at the LA Times will take place beachfront behind red velvet ropes and underneath creamy white canopies. A bakers' dozen of champions (13 winners) will each receive a blue ribbon, bragging rights, and a $20 bill for their favorite charities, schools or places of worship. There is no limit to entries from a baker, and entrants can win more than once. Presented by Justin Rudd! and his nonprofit Community Action Team (CAT). MAP

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Long Beach Christmas Cookie Contest Offers Cash to Winners' Charities. Enter for FREE.

A FEW DOZEN bakers are expected to bring goodies to the 2nd-annual Long Beach Christmas Cookie Contest hosted by Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team on Sat., Dec. 15. 

Each of the top-13 (baker's dozen) winners' favorite local charity/school/place of worship will receive a $20 donation from the Community Action Team.  Winners will also get a blue ribbon and bragging rights for a year! 

The morning also includes the monthly 30-Minute Beach Cleanup in the area, so those volunteers will be able to sample the cookies after the judging at the tasting reception.

Schedule for THIS Sat.
- Deliver cookies 9:30-10 a.m.
- Private judging: 10-10:30 p.m.
- 30-Minute Beach Cleanup: 10-10:30 a.m.
- Tasting Reception/Awards: 10:40 a.m.

Long Beach Christmas Cookie Contest
Sat., Dec. 15, 2012
Under the creamy white tents and behind the red velvet ropes, beachfront at 1 Granada Ave.
Long Beach, 90803.
MAP Free beachfront parking at 1 Granada Ave. for the beach cleanup starting at 9:30 a.m.
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PARKING
Free lot at 1 Granada Ave. during the beach cleanup, after 9:30 a.m. MAP We also encourage carpooling, public transit, biking and walking.

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2012 Judges
4Russ Parsons, Food Editor, Los Angeles Times
4Tim Grobaty, columnist, Long Beach Press-Telegram
4Santa Claus
4 Miss Southern California Cities 2013, Rachel  Oblon

Judging Criteria
- taste
- appearance
- quality
- first impression

Sponsor
Justin Rudd’s nonprofit 501c3 Community Action Team (C.A.T.).

Prizes
The 13 winners' favorite local charity, school, place of worship will each receive a $20 donation. And the winning bakers will receive blue ribbons. Not to mention, you get bragging rights for a year!

Entry is Free
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4Tasting reception is free if you are entered in the contest or if you are a volunteer at the 30-Minute Beach Cleanup. Just $5 for anyone else to attend the reception.

Rules
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Bring one plate or platter of at least 24 cookies. Entry forms available online HERE. All cookies in the contest must be made at home (not bought). No boxed mixes. You may enter multiple recipes. A separate entry form must accompany each cookie. Recipes do not have to be original. This contest is for individuals, not teams (partners cannot enter together). The contest is open to anyone in Southern California. Decisions of the judges are final in all matters relating to this Contest. Entrants will agree to release the Justin Rudd, the Community Action Team (C.A.T.), the judges, and all who participate in the production of this event from any liability without limitations. Baked goods must be entered in the name of the person who made it. It is possible to win more than one ribbon if you enter more than one cookie recipe. Deliver each entry on ONE plate/platter/dish. Be sure to put a piece of tape on the bottom of your serving plate/platter/dish and write your name/email/phone/division/category on the tape/index card, so we can make sure each dish is returned to the right person at the reception. We will not be responsible for lost, broken, and/or eaten items. Contestants agree to be quoted and/or photographed and to use of their names, photographs and recipes without compensation. Email addresses will be added to our bake-off database. After judging, goods will be served at the tasting reception. You do not have to be present to win.

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We are not able to mail any awards/prizes/checks for those who can not attend the awards/reception, but we can arrange a date/time for you to pick them up in Belmont Shore. We will not be responsible for lost, broken, and/or eaten items. Youngsters may enter, but they must prepare, bake and present by himself/herself.

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