🗓 Caribbean Baking Awards 2026 – 3-Day Event Overview
🥁 February 19th, 2026– Soca Grudge Match
Get ready for an explosion of Island energy as Caribbean Artists from the Virgin Islands, USVI steps into the kitchen!
In this live wedding cake showdown, six Soca stars will represent their Islands by baking 2-tier cakes bursting with Carnival color and Caribbean culture.
Midway through, a mystery box will shake things up! The top two finalists will go head-to-head in a heated final round — and the reigning 2025 Grudge Match champ BOSS returns to defend the title and that championship belt!
Get ready for an explosion of Island energy as Caribbean Artists from the Virgin Islands, USVI steps into the kitchen!
In this live wedding cake showdown, six Soca stars will represent their Islands by baking 2-tier cakes bursting with Carnival color and Caribbean culture.
Midway through, a mystery box will shake things up! The top two finalists will go head-to-head in a heated final round — and the reigning 2025 Grudge Match champ BOSS returns to defend the title and that championship belt!
🍰 February 20th, 2026 – The Ultimate Bake-Off
This is where the region’s top bakers and cake artists show what they’re made of — live and in full flavor.
Bakers will bake and decorate on-site, battle the clock, and face surprise twists like secret ingredients.
From traditional island bakes to modern cake artistry, this day is all about technique, taste, and presentation.
Judges will award 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners — and the crowd? They’ll feel the heat!
This is where the region’s top bakers and cake artists show what they’re made of — live and in full flavor.
Bakers will bake and decorate on-site, battle the clock, and face surprise twists like secret ingredients.
From traditional island bakes to modern cake artistry, this day is all about technique, taste, and presentation.
Judges will award 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners — and the crowd? They’ll feel the heat!
🎭 February 21st, 2026 – The Great Gatsby Gala & Awards Ceremony
Step into the Roaring 20s — Island-Style — for our most elegant night of the year.
The red carpet rolls out, feathers fly, and winners across 20+ award categories are announced in front of a glamorous audience.
We’ll celebrate the champions of the Grudge Match, the Bake-Off, and the heart and hustle of Caribbean creativity.
Expect:
*Live performances
*Elegant fashion
*Gourmet food
*High vibes
And one unforgettable afterparty
The red carpet rolls out, feathers fly, and winners across 20+ award categories are announced in front of a glamorous audience.
We’ll celebrate the champions of the Grudge Match, the Bake-Off, and the heart and hustle of Caribbean creativity.
Expect:
*Live performances
*Elegant fashion
*Gourmet food
*High vibes
And one unforgettable afterparty