CookieCon 2015 - Newsletter #3
(Originally sent on August 19, 2015)In just over a month, we’ll all be at CookieCon! We’re super excited and we hope you are too. There are tons of great classes, fun events, and much more in store. Here are a few updates and notes. There is a lot of information here, but I encourage you to read through everything. It is good information and might answer a lot of questions. You can also review previous newsletters here:
http://www.cookiecon.net/newsletters.php
Pre-CookieCon Classes
First off, if you would like to participate in any of the Pre-CookieCon Classes, there are still a few spots left. You can check with each instructor for specific openings, but we’ve heard of class openings with Pam, Tunde, Autumn, and Patrice. Head on over to the Pre-CookieCon Class page and use that as a jump-off point to check out the status of different classes.
http://www.cookiecon.net/preeventclasses.php
Vendor Specials (Including CookieCon branded Shirts!)
We have an exciting line-up of vendors this year and some of them are starting the party off early by offering pre-CookieCon sales. You can see all the pre-sales that we know about here. We will add more vendor specials as we learn about them. For more details on each sale, please see their web sites or contact the vendors directly.
http://www.cookiecon.net/vendordeals.php
Name Tags
We will be providing name tags to the attendees that will include your name and the city and state (or country) where you are from. If you would like a more detailed name badge with your cookie name, logo, etc, you are welcome to design your own to slip into the badge holder. Click here for details on that and the dimensions you’ll need:
http://www.cookiecon.net/nametag.php
Tasting Event
This year, there will be a tasting event where you can taste 9 different cookies and a receive a printout of the recipes. There will also be a fun contest and prizes. This event is being organized by attendee Becky Kaston. For more information please see the web site here.
http://www.cookiecon.net/tastingevent.php
Help Wanted!
We are looking for a few helpers for Open Decorating on the Saturday of CookieCon. If you are interested in being an Open Decorating teacher, please see more information and our application here.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TTsRz07E1-M2dyGgSLvrp7JQ8hiIEIKz5Xkx6dkapo4/viewform
Event Schedule
We have had many requests for a current schedule of events. We have a detailed attendee schedule you can view online here. This is subject to change and will be updated as more events are added. If you have an event going on that is open to everyone and you would like it added to the schedule, please let us know.
http://www.cookiecon.net/detailedschedule.php
Sugar Show
We are so excited about the sugar show this year! There are so many fun categories, and we can't wait to see what you bring. We encourage EVERYONE to bring cookies to contribute to the show, no matter your skill level. And cookies aren't judged on taste, so go ahead and get them done early! For more info on the sugar show, see the web site.
http://www.cookiecon.net/activities.php#sugarshow
Refunds
Just a reminder that August 31st is the LAST day for CookieCon ticket refunds! Please let us know as soon as possible if you are not able to attend, and we can get you refunded until that date. After Sept. 1, there will be absolutely no refunds offered.
Thanks so much, and we'll see you in a few weeks!
Mike and Karen Summers
CookieCon Organizers
