This weekend, some contest judges in Long Beach will have some tough decisions to make.
But, the process is going to be sweet.
This Sunday, December 14th, is the fourth annual Long Beach Christmas Cookie Contest, sponsored by Justin Rudd’s nonprofit 501c3 Community Action Team.
(Please note–there are some new traditions starting year! This year’s contest is actually held on a Sunday evening, as opposed its usual Saturday before Christmas. Past cookie contests have taken place on Saturday morning, in tandem with the 30-minute Beach Cleanup. However, this year’s Cookie Contest is an evening competition, taking place along with a free 26-piece brass and percussion Christmas concert!)
Justin talked about the origins of the Christmas Cookie Contest, his experiences with it–and even offered some tips on how contestants’ entries can make a good impression!
(The fourth annual Long Beach Christmas Cookie Contest takes place this Sunday evening, December 14th, at Bay Shore Church, 5100 The Toledo, northwest of Nieto, in Long Beach. Entry is free–rules and the entry form are available here. Entrants may deliver their entries to the church concert hall from 4 to 5 pm, and judging takes place from 5 to 6:30 pm. You are invited to enjoy a free Christmas concert during the judging. Awards and a cookie-tasting reception conclude the evening at 6:40 pm, and winners receive $50 to donate to their favorite charity.)