International Cake Show

Overview

Forget finding a golden ticket — while scoring a free pass to a chocolate factory was everyone's fantasy as a kid (and, let's face it, is still a fantasy now), there are other ways to indulge your Wonka dreams. Cakes as far as the eye can see, classes on how to make them and a dedicated sweet zone aren't just things that floated through your head while you were asleep. They're real, and they're part of the returning International Cake Show at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in 2025.

From Friday, April 11–Sunday, April 13, the South Brisbane venue becomes the sweetest place in the city, so prepare your tastebuds and stomach accordingly. The three-day show will feature a mixing bowl worth of live cake-making and decorating sessions, how-to demonstrations, hands-on classes and more — as well as hosting the Australasian Cake Oscars, the tastiest awards you're ever likely to come across.

Trina Thomson, Sweet Ruby Artisan Cakes

Other highlights include stalls and shops, which'll help you bake up a storm at home, and plenty of tasty fare to devour. Basically, when you're not learning how to make sweet treats, you'll be eating them.

Oh, and you'll be looking at them, too — and not just your regular old desserts. This year's event will feature extreme cakers, giant sugar creations and a corporate pastry buffet challenge, too.