2026 Battle of the Breads- Sign up Here!
About the event
About the application
Battle of the Breads is back! As part of the 3rd Annual ABQ Fermentation & Fungi Fest, join us for an amateur sourdough bread competition.
Amateurs will compete for first, second, and third place with prizes from professional bakers, festival goodies and more.
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We accept submissions for plain sourdough breads or specialty breads (includes added ingreidents like nuts, cheese, oilves, etc.). You can select which entry you want in the applictaion.Â
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Terms & Conditions
2026 Battle of the Breads: Rules and Application Requirements
Rules:
1. Eligibility
- Amateur bakers only
- Please note if you have a professional business where your bread is sold, you will not be considered for the competition.
- One entry per participant.
2. Entry Categories
- Plain Sourdough Loaf
- Specialty Sourdough Loaf (can include added ingredients like nuts, cheeses, olives, etc.)
3. Ingredients and Preparation
- All entries must be made from scratch and sourdough-based.
- A detailed ingredient list must accompany the entry form.
- No pre-packaged or store-bought dough.
- Must include a sourdough starter fermentation process.
4. Presentation
- Provide one loaf for judging and display.
- Present bread in a clean and visually appealing manner.
- Submit bread in a paper or canvas bag to preserve integrity.Â
5. Judging Criteria
- Taste: 40%
- Texture: 30%
- Appearance: 20%
- Creativity: 10%
- Bonus points for incorporating fermented or fungi ingredients (e.g., miso, koji, mushrooms).
6. Submission and Timeline
- Entries due by noon on Saturday, October 10th
- Deliver entries to the festival venue (FUSION).
- Judging at the ABQ Fermentation and Fungi Fest; winners announced at the event.
7. Prizes
- Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category.
- "Best in Show" award for the highest-scoring bread overall.
Application Requirements:
- Personal Information [Full name, Contact info (phone and email), Age]
- How long you have been baking sourdough.
Entry Information
- Entry category (Plain or Specialty Sourdough Loaf)
- Bread name
- Detailed ingredient list
- Copy of the recipe
- Short write-up about the bread, including unique techniques or ingredients
3. Agreement
- Agree to competition rules.
- Consent to photography and promotional use.
4. Entry Fee
- $10 application/submission non-refundable fee.
5. Submission
- Submit applications by Sept 30th via the Eventeny link.
Additional Information:
Venue and Date: FUSION on October 11th| Festival 10am-5pm
Contact: Kat Cannella, Program Manager – Events | 505.600.2672 | kat@abqmainstreet.org
Prices
| Battle of the Breads Competition | $10.00 | Entrance fee for the competition. |
Questions on the application
User information
- First name
- Last name
Additional information
- Contact phone number
- Age
- What zip code do you reside in ?
- How many years have you been baking ?
- Category of Baker
- Category of Sourdough Loaf
