Southern Sweets Pound Cake Cookoff, Marketplace

From The City of Roswell: The City of Roswell will host the fourth annual Southern Sweets Pound Cake Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building at Roswell Area Park as part of Roswell Roots: A Festival of Black History and Culture.

Guests are invited to taste pound cake and vote for their favorite entry. 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.

In addition to pound cake, join us for original collections of artwork from artists and makers at the Roswell Roots Marketplace next to the Pound Cake Cook-Off from10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The marketplace is a one-day event in conjunction with the Pound Cake Cook-Off that allows makers to sell and display their goods that celebrate Black history and culture.

These family-friendly events are free and open to the public. We invite you to the show, sale, and cook-off!

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 over 20 different unique and fun events for everyone. This annual festival strengthens community ties and helps celebrate Roswell’s culture both past and present. Share in our diverse history while discovering more about African American heritage, art, food and contributions. Maybe you will even learn something about Roswell’s roots you never knew before! For a full listing of Roswell Roots events, visit www.roswellroots.com.

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