Sorry I missed the first few events of this month, am working on getting these up in time! If I missed anything or you want to submit September events (by August 29th), email cupcakestakethecake at gmail.com with "Calendar" in subject line and include event name, date, time, location, short description, URL and image if there is one. Events are included at our discretion.
Contact the organizers with any questions about these events.
August 9, 3 pm
Cupcakes Take the Cake Sweet and Savory Picnic
This is our third year collaborating with Jon Friedman for the Delicious Sandwich Social. What is the Delicious Sandwich Social?!
Basically, it is like "Secret Santa" for sandwiches at a picnic in a park. Fun!
There will be cupcakes as well. I am bringing a few dozen, and feel free bring your own for dessert.
LOCATION: Near The Picnic House @ Prospect Park, Brooklyn.
Join our NYC cupcake meetup group to RSVP and get event details emailed to you directly.
August 11, 6-8 pm
Cupcakes and Couture
at Kickass Cupcakes
Davis Square
378 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144
© Handbags, sunglasses, shoes, and accessories from designers such as
Prada, Christian Dior, Burberry, Emilio Pucci, Cole Haan,
Dolce & Gabbana, Lacoste, Kate Spade, Longchamp, and more
© A delicious sampling of Kickass cupcakes
© “Grown-up” refreshments
RSVP for Cupcakes & Couture to AshleyJudge at TraTutti.com
August 12, 8-11 pm
World's Longest Cupcake Record at URDB Event
Crash Mansion
199 Bowery
New York, NY 10002
Though recent appearances on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon and at the Pitchfork Fest in Chicago have been fun, we are bonkers with excitement about this upcoming event. It'll be our first-ever themed night of world records. And the theme? Fooooooood!
"Food records" doesn't necessarily mean shoving hot dogs down your throat. Past records we've documented include Tallest Carrot Cake, Most Names Written On A Dry Piece Of Spaghetti and Fastest Time To Open A Can Of Alphabet Soup And Spell 'PANTYHOSE'. Be creative. To join the bill and set a food-related record (or beat one from our site), email dan at URDB.org.
CURRENT LINEUP:
* Longest Cupcake Kebab - Nichelle Stephens and Rachel Kramer Bussel of Cupcakes Take The Cake and Nora Vetter of Nibbles by Nora
* Most Times Changing Order While Ordering Chinese Food Without Getting Hung Up On - Matt Vescovo
* Most Crustless PB&J Sandwiches Made By 10 People In 1 Minute - Hilary Hodge & Friends
August 14, 7 pm
Cupcake Eating Contest, Cupcake Station, Birmingham, MI
The Cupcake Station in Birmingham is holding their Third Annual Cupcake Eating Contest during Dream Cruise weekend! And that’s just one of the many events scheduled. They’ll have a Hula Hoop contest, a Children’s Coloring Competition and prizes for the best 50’s costume.
The Cupcake Eating Contest will be held Friday, August 14, at 7pm in front of the Bakery at 136 N. Old Woodward in downtown Birmingham. The winner will be the person that eats the most cupcakes in 8 minutes and will have bragging rights equal to the Famous Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Champion.
The Mayor of Birmingham will be on-hand as the official timekeeper. Last year, the winner ate 12 cupcakes in 8 minutes and they expect that number to be beaten this year. There will be free Cupcakes and a cash prize for the winner and runner-ups.
Fill out entry form in store before August 14th.
Cupcake Station
136 N. Old Woodward
Birmingham, MI 48009
August 15, 10 am
Cupcake Collective Boise
* Leigh Ann Dufurrena (cupcakecollective at gmail.com)
* Note: this event has a different format than CupcakeCamps, please read details below:
* admission: ...
* rsvp attendance: ...
* register cupcakes: ...
* The event will benefit a local non-profit organization called TrICA (Treasure Valley Institute for Children's Art). TrICA will host a literal "cupcake camp" for kids on August 14th, teaching them how to bake and decorate cupcakes (as well as kitchen basics and safety) as part of their culinary arts program.
* On August 15th, Boise will celebrate its first "CupCakeCollective" - cupcakes from the childrens' class the day before will be offered, cupcakes entered to win prizes, and local biz cupcakes (businesses can sumbit cupcakes with their logos on them, for a $50 fee, all benefiting TrICA)
August 15
Cupcake Camp Belfast, Northern Ireland
CupcakeCamp is:
* A get together for those who like cupcakes
* You can come along just to taste, or you can buy or bake your own cupcakes to share.
* You eat and enjoy the atmosphere.
* The event takes place over the course of an afternoon (at Blick Studios).
* You can decide if you want to enter your cupcakes in the competition.
* We will to have free coffee (provided by Bean and Gone), drinks and lunch on the day.
See URL for full details. Bakers are wanted, as per their recent Tweet: "12 days to CupcakeCamp and we still need 11 more bakers."
August 17, 6 pm
Iron Cupcake: Milwaukee - Summer Fruit
$5 to taste/vote - portion goes to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity. Bakers should register at IronCupcakeMilwaukee@wi.rr.com, first 20 bakers will be accepted.
August 18
National Cupcake Day
SideBar: (118 E 15th St., NYC 10003)
National Cupcake Day: [I think this is disputed as to whether this is the official National Cupcake Day]
Celebrate National Cupcake Day with SideBARs new Birthday Cake Shots! Treat your sweet tooth to our scrumptious new delights included in any SideBAR Birthday Package. And for all the August birthdays, your first Birthday Cake Shot is on the house!
The first 100 people will receive free mini cupcakes courtesy of CupcakeStop
CupcakeStop offers a convenient way for even the busiest and discerning New Yorkers to enjoy a delicious cupcake.
August 18th at 6:30pm
SideBAR Birthday Package includes: One round of free Birthday Shots and half-priced shots to follow when ordered in advance
August 19, 7-9 pm
NYC Cupcake Design and Tasting With Tribeca Treats
Tribeca Treats (http://www.tribecatreats.com/) is a fantastic cupcake shop with exciting flavors like s’mores, red velvet, fluffer nutter, cookies & cream, coconut, and more. Urban Girl Squad (http://www.urbangirlsquad.com), the social networking group for women in NYC, will be taking over the bakery for a night to learn from Tribeca Treats’ owner and head confectioner, Rachel Thebault, about mixing flavors and designing desserts. At the event, we’ll each decorate and design two cupcakes from an array of amazing flavors. You can eat them that night or take them home for later!
We’ll also enjoy wine from Maslow 6 (http://www.maslow6.com), the Tribeca wine shop with diverse and delicious wines. You’ll have the opportunity to meet friendly new women in New York City while you enjoy delicious cupcakes and wine! Anything you buy or order that night from Tribeca Treats will be 10% off.
Space is limited for optimal cupcake time and attention, so sign up today to reserve your spot. Advance payment is required.
To learn more about Urban Girl Squad, go to http://www.urbangirlsquad.com
August 28, 5:30-7 pm
CupcakeCamp Sydney
where
* CBS Interactive Sydney
We are running this as part of the RSPCA Cupcake Day fundraiser
Contact the organizers with any questions about these events.
August 9, 3 pm
Cupcakes Take the Cake Sweet and Savory Picnic
This is our third year collaborating with Jon Friedman for the Delicious Sandwich Social. What is the Delicious Sandwich Social?!
Basically, it is like "Secret Santa" for sandwiches at a picnic in a park. Fun!
There will be cupcakes as well. I am bringing a few dozen, and feel free bring your own for dessert.
LOCATION: Near The Picnic House @ Prospect Park, Brooklyn.
Join our NYC cupcake meetup group to RSVP and get event details emailed to you directly.
August 11, 6-8 pm
Cupcakes and Couture
at Kickass Cupcakes
Davis Square
378 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144
© Handbags, sunglasses, shoes, and accessories from designers such as
Prada, Christian Dior, Burberry, Emilio Pucci, Cole Haan,
Dolce & Gabbana, Lacoste, Kate Spade, Longchamp, and more
© A delicious sampling of Kickass cupcakes
© “Grown-up” refreshments
RSVP for Cupcakes & Couture to AshleyJudge at TraTutti.com
August 12, 8-11 pm
World's Longest Cupcake Record at URDB Event
Crash Mansion
199 Bowery
New York, NY 10002
Though recent appearances on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon and at the Pitchfork Fest in Chicago have been fun, we are bonkers with excitement about this upcoming event. It'll be our first-ever themed night of world records. And the theme? Fooooooood!
"Food records" doesn't necessarily mean shoving hot dogs down your throat. Past records we've documented include Tallest Carrot Cake, Most Names Written On A Dry Piece Of Spaghetti and Fastest Time To Open A Can Of Alphabet Soup And Spell 'PANTYHOSE'. Be creative. To join the bill and set a food-related record (or beat one from our site), email dan at URDB.org.
CURRENT LINEUP:
* Longest Cupcake Kebab - Nichelle Stephens and Rachel Kramer Bussel of Cupcakes Take The Cake and Nora Vetter of Nibbles by Nora
* Most Times Changing Order While Ordering Chinese Food Without Getting Hung Up On - Matt Vescovo
* Most Crustless PB&J Sandwiches Made By 10 People In 1 Minute - Hilary Hodge & Friends
August 14, 7 pm
Cupcake Eating Contest, Cupcake Station, Birmingham, MI
The Cupcake Station in Birmingham is holding their Third Annual Cupcake Eating Contest during Dream Cruise weekend! And that’s just one of the many events scheduled. They’ll have a Hula Hoop contest, a Children’s Coloring Competition and prizes for the best 50’s costume.
The Cupcake Eating Contest will be held Friday, August 14, at 7pm in front of the Bakery at 136 N. Old Woodward in downtown Birmingham. The winner will be the person that eats the most cupcakes in 8 minutes and will have bragging rights equal to the Famous Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Champion.
The Mayor of Birmingham will be on-hand as the official timekeeper. Last year, the winner ate 12 cupcakes in 8 minutes and they expect that number to be beaten this year. There will be free Cupcakes and a cash prize for the winner and runner-ups.
Fill out entry form in store before August 14th.
Cupcake Station
136 N. Old Woodward
Birmingham, MI 48009
August 15, 10 am
Cupcake Collective Boise
* Leigh Ann Dufurrena (cupcakecollective at gmail.com)
* Note: this event has a different format than CupcakeCamps, please read details below:
* admission: ...
* rsvp attendance: ...
* register cupcakes: ...
* The event will benefit a local non-profit organization called TrICA (Treasure Valley Institute for Children's Art). TrICA will host a literal "cupcake camp" for kids on August 14th, teaching them how to bake and decorate cupcakes (as well as kitchen basics and safety) as part of their culinary arts program.
* On August 15th, Boise will celebrate its first "CupCakeCollective" - cupcakes from the childrens' class the day before will be offered, cupcakes entered to win prizes, and local biz cupcakes (businesses can sumbit cupcakes with their logos on them, for a $50 fee, all benefiting TrICA)
August 15
Cupcake Camp Belfast, Northern Ireland
CupcakeCamp is:
* A get together for those who like cupcakes
* You can come along just to taste, or you can buy or bake your own cupcakes to share.
* You eat and enjoy the atmosphere.
* The event takes place over the course of an afternoon (at Blick Studios).
* You can decide if you want to enter your cupcakes in the competition.
* We will to have free coffee (provided by Bean and Gone), drinks and lunch on the day.
See URL for full details. Bakers are wanted, as per their recent Tweet: "12 days to CupcakeCamp and we still need 11 more bakers."
August 17, 6 pm
Iron Cupcake: Milwaukee - Summer Fruit
$5 to taste/vote - portion goes to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity. Bakers should register at IronCupcakeMilwaukee@wi.rr.com, first 20 bakers will be accepted.
August 18
National Cupcake Day
SideBar: (118 E 15th St., NYC 10003)
National Cupcake Day: [I think this is disputed as to whether this is the official National Cupcake Day]
Celebrate National Cupcake Day with SideBARs new Birthday Cake Shots! Treat your sweet tooth to our scrumptious new delights included in any SideBAR Birthday Package. And for all the August birthdays, your first Birthday Cake Shot is on the house!
The first 100 people will receive free mini cupcakes courtesy of CupcakeStop
CupcakeStop offers a convenient way for even the busiest and discerning New Yorkers to enjoy a delicious cupcake.
August 18th at 6:30pm
SideBAR Birthday Package includes: One round of free Birthday Shots and half-priced shots to follow when ordered in advance
August 19, 7-9 pm
NYC Cupcake Design and Tasting With Tribeca Treats
Tribeca Treats (http://www.tribecatreats.com/) is a fantastic cupcake shop with exciting flavors like s’mores, red velvet, fluffer nutter, cookies & cream, coconut, and more. Urban Girl Squad (http://www.urbangirlsquad.com), the social networking group for women in NYC, will be taking over the bakery for a night to learn from Tribeca Treats’ owner and head confectioner, Rachel Thebault, about mixing flavors and designing desserts. At the event, we’ll each decorate and design two cupcakes from an array of amazing flavors. You can eat them that night or take them home for later!
We’ll also enjoy wine from Maslow 6 (http://www.maslow6.com), the Tribeca wine shop with diverse and delicious wines. You’ll have the opportunity to meet friendly new women in New York City while you enjoy delicious cupcakes and wine! Anything you buy or order that night from Tribeca Treats will be 10% off.
Space is limited for optimal cupcake time and attention, so sign up today to reserve your spot. Advance payment is required.
To learn more about Urban Girl Squad, go to http://www.urbangirlsquad.com
August 28, 5:30-7 pm
CupcakeCamp Sydney
where
* CBS Interactive Sydney
We are running this as part of the RSPCA Cupcake Day fundraiser
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