Sourdough Bread Baking Contest

Friday, April 10th, 5:30PM-7:30PM
Dewey Memorial Hall, 91 Main Street, Sheffield, MA

Tickets are as follows:
Bakers: $15 to register and attend
Spectators: $20 (includes food and beverages)
Children 12 and under are free (reservations are requested)

**Ready, Set… Rise!** 

Head to Dewey Hall on Friday, April 10, for our **fifth annual Sourdough Showdown**—a delicious celebration of crust, crumb, and community! 

This beloved tradition brings together talented local home bakers to showcase their craft and compete for sourdough glory. It’s not just a competition—it’s a full-flavored experience for anyone who swoons at the smell of freshly baked bread. Sourdough is ancient—archaeological evidence traces its origins back some 14,000 years. Commercial yeast, by contrast, is a relative newcomer, only widely used for about 150 years. For millennia, naturally fermented sourdough starter was the original leavening magic—and in recent years, this time-honored method has made a delicious comeback in home kitchens everywhere. 

**Here’s what to expect:** 

*Local bakers will submit two full-size loaves: one for tasting and judging, and one to be raffled off. 

* Attendees will sample the competition loaves and enjoy complementary cheese boards and other savory snacks. 

* Wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available at no additional cost. 

* Raffle tickets will be available for purchase for a chance to win freshly baked sourdough and other prizes (bring cash for tickets—all proceeds benefit Dewey Hall!). 

Whether you’re a seasoned bread baker, an aspiring fermenter, or simply someone who believes butter belongs on everything, this event is for you. Come hungry. Leave inspired. 🍞

Bakers who wish to enter may pre-register and pay their entry fee by Monday, April 6th, at midnight: https://forms.gle/8ovbAjCbVGiiVrDZ8

Tickets for spectators include bread tastings, food, and beverages, and can be purchased here:

https://secure.givelively.org/event/dewey-memorial-hall-inc/sourdough-bread-contest-2026

For more information, visit www.deweyhall.org

Contact us at deweymemorialhall@gmail.com or call (413) 429-1322