Calling all cookie monsters! You won’t want to miss LA Cookie Con and The Sweets Show on Saturday, Sept. 22 and Sunday, Sept. 23 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
The event has quadrupled its space from last year and there will be free samples from 70 local shops as well as national brands. Celebrity chef headliners are “Ace of Cakes” Duff Goldman and Adriano Zumbo, star of Netflix new show, “Sugar Rush.”
New this year is The Sweets Show with three stages for celebrity appearances and workshops. Aspiring bakers will learn about traditional, gluten-free and paleo baking, and experts will share tips and secrets on cake decorating. Goldman will lead a workshop in which chocolate bunnies “come to life” and Zumbo will show fans how to make a cheese-less cheesecake. You-Tube wunderkind, Rachel Fong of “Kawaii Sweet World,” will also be on hand.
Bring the whole family because the Kids Zone will have free face painting, cookie decorating, crafts, games, special treats and more.
Proceeds from the Decorator’s Showcase competition’s entry fees will benefit Smile Train and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer.
LA Cookie Con and The Sweets Show
Where: Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Sept. 22 and Sunday, Sept. 23. VIP ticket holders get early admission at 9 a.m.
How much: $25 for adults; $12 for children for a one-day pass. Two-day passes are $45 and $22 for children. VIP passholders ($57 for one day pass, $59.95 for a two-day pass) will be treated to early admission, two VIP rooms, a tote bag and an exclusive selection of samples, including spirits. Get tickets by visiting thesweetsshow.com.