🍰 Dr Pepper Sweets Competition Invites Van Buren County Bakers to Compete December 5

The Van Buren-Spencer Chamber of Commerce is calling on home bakers and dessert lovers across Van Buren County to showcase their creativity at a new sweets competition tied to the Dr Pepper Festival. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or someone with a treasured family recipe, this free-to-enter event offers a chance to compete for prizes and bragging rights.

🥤 Dr Pepper and SunDrop Inspiration

The competition welcomes any sweet creation inspired by Dr Pepper or SunDrop-cakes, cookies, pies, brownies, cupcakes, and pastries of all kinds. Homemade favorites and family recipes are encouraged, making this an accessible opportunity for bakers at every skill level. The chamber is looking to see what the community can create when given a creative twist on a beloved regional beverage.

📅 Event Details and How to Enter

The Dr Pepper Sweets Competition takes place on December 5, 2026, with judging beginning at 3:00 PM at 239 College Street, Spencer, Tennessee 38585. Entry is free, and all final entries must be submitted by 2:00 PM on the day of the event. Interested bakers can register by emailing or messaging the Van Buren-Spencer Chamber of Commerce directly.

💡 Why This Matters for the Community

Community baking competitions strengthen local bonds by celebrating homemade traditions and neighborly pride. Events like this one highlight the creativity and culinary talent within Van Buren County while drawing residents together around shared food culture. The Dr Pepper Festival connection also ties regional beverage heritage into the celebration, making it a distinctly local experience.

For more information or to register your entry, reach out to the Van Buren-Spencer Chamber of Commerce at (931) 946-7033 or through their social channels. ❤️