I am curious as to where people find out about their contests? Websites, word of mouth, magazines, etc? I have been trying to find any information on any cake contests in the Pacific Northwest area and I am having a hard time finding things. I have looked on this site and know about the Sugar Arts show in the spring, but not finding any others.
Does anybody know of any in the Washington-Oregon area? Or have ideas as to how to look for them? 
I don't have an answer for you, but hope someone will reply. I am interested as well. Here is a *BUMP* for your topic.
American Cake Decorator list events in the back of thier magazine. I just checked and events are also listed on thier web page, under the events tab:
ww.americancakedecorating.com
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