If baking is your obsession, you’ve found your happy place.

The Bake Fest is a weekend-long virtual event with hands-on classes and expert tips, all from your kitchen. Want to take it offline? Whisked Away is our in-person baking getaway, packed with incredible food, exclusive tours, and a community that gets you. However you join, you’ll leave inspired, supported, and more confident than ever.

The Bake Fest is a weekend-long virtual event with hands-on classes and expert tips, all from your kitchen. Want to take it offline? Whisked Away is our in-person baking getaway, packed with incredible food, exclusive tours, and a community that gets you. However you join, you’ll leave inspired, supported, and more confident than ever.

America's Most Popular Virtual Baking Event

5

Events since 2021

600

Average annual attendees

150+

Alumni Speakers & Sponsors

“A must do for bakers of every level” – Alyssa W.

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Find Your Perfect Baking Experience.

Upcoming Events

We host virtual and in-person events for bakers all-year round.

Whisked Away Chicago
In-Person Getaway
May 2-4, 2025

Whisked Away is the ultimate baking escape! Spend a weekend immersed in hands-on learning, exclusive access, and unforgettable connections. Go behind the scenes at top bakeries and baking brands, learn from expert instructors, and share incredible meals with fellow passionate bakers. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind baking experience, this is it.

Baker Space
Monthly Virtual Gatherings

Baker Space is your virtual baking hangout. Jump on Zoom, bring your latest project – decorate cookies, knead bread, or try something new – while chatting, sharing tips, or simply enjoying the company of fellow bakers. No pressure, just a relaxed space to bake together. Join the Bake Fest Friends Facebook group for dates and times!

The Bake Fest
Flagship Virtual Event
Oct. 4-5, 2025

The Bake Fest is an immersive online learning experience for bakers of all levels – happening just one weekend a year. On October 4-5, 2025, join top bakers for hands-on classes, expert tips, and a thriving baking community – all from your kitchen. Whether you want to sharpen your skills, grow your business, or just have fun, this is the weekend bakers won’t want to miss.

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Baking is more than just flour and sugar—it’s about sharing, learning, and growing with others who love it just as much as you do. Whether you’re here to sharpen your skills, start a business, or simply enjoy the process, you’ll find your people right here.
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For Business Bakers

Starting or growing a baking business? We'll help you make more dough.

Turning your passion into profit takes more than great recipes—it takes strategy, skills, and a little support. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to level up, we’re here to help with expert guidance, business-focused classes, and a community of bakers who’ve been where you are. No matter where you are in your journey, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Baker Bosses
Community

Baker Bosses is the membership group for bakers who want to grow a thriving business. Get access to expert-led trainings, actionable strategies, and a community that understands the challenges of selling your bakes. With support, accountability, and real-world insights, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to build a business that works for you.

Baking Basics Bootcamp
Certification Program

Baking Basics Bootcamp is a 12-week virtual program to refine your decorating skills and earn certification. Led by the Executive Director of Retail Bakers of America, it prepares you for the Certified Journey Decorator exam with lessons on equipment, recipes, and cake decorating techniques. With expert guidance and the exam fee waived, you’ll be ready to advance your baking career.

The Bake Fest
For Home Biz Bakers

The business classes at The Bake Fest give you the tools to grow a successful baking business. Learn about topics like finding your niche, pricing your bakes, scaling a cottage bakery, and marketing your brand. These expert-led sessions are designed for bakers at every stage, giving you real-world strategies to help your business thrive.

Our Flagship Event

All About The Bake Fest

Two jam-packed days of learning & connection with 20+ classes hosted by expert bakers

See for yourself!

Build your own class schedule based on YOUR baking interests, from pastry to business!

Attend Classes Like

Tammy Brennan
Tammy Brennan

The Science of Cookies

Tammy Brennan

Kala Boulard
Kala Boulard

Lambeth Wedding Cakes

Kala Boulard

Lauren Anderson
Lauren Anderson

Beautiful Bow Cookies

Lauren Anderson

Kristin "Baker Bettie" Hoffman - 1
Baker Bettie

Quick Croissants

Kristin "Baker Bettie" Hoffman

MoneyLight2024
Nika Spencer

Growing a Home Bakery from Scratch

Nika Spencer

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