Southern Sweets Pound Cake Cook-Off Returns To Roswell

ROSWELL, GA -- Roswell is gearing up for its third annual Southern Sweets Pound Cake Cook-Off as part of its celebration of Black History Month.

The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the East Roswell Recreation Center.

As part of Roswell Roots: A Festival of Black History and Culture, guests at this family-friendly event will be invited to taste pound cakes and vote for their favorite submissions.

Competitor categories include professional, amateur, youth, and healthy. First and second place will be awarded in each category as chosen by a panel of judges.

A People’s Choice Award will also be given to the participant with the most votes from guests. The deadline to enter the competition is Friday, Feb. 17. Rules and entry form are available at www.roswellroots.com.

Roswell Roots: A Festival of Black History and Culture is one of the largest and most comprehensive celebrations of black history and culture in the Southeast.

This year there will be 23 different events throughout the month of February, ranging from music and art exhibitions to demonstrations and poetry.

The festival continues to grow and was honored with the “Gold Award for Best Cultural Event” by the Southeast Festival and Events Association in 2014. For a full listing of Roswell Roots events, visit www.roswellroots.com.

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