Cheer on local amateur bakers at Pix Patisserie’s The Big Portland Bake Show this summer. Pix is recreating the celebrated Great British Bake Off; their version will bring six amateur bakers together for a series of two-day friendly, fun and delicious competitions in June, July and August. While the bakers are mixing away and checking their oven bakes, curious spectators are invited to come cheer them on. The watch party will be happening throughout the competition and audience participation will be encouraged with trivia, spectator “challenges,” guest judging, games, prizes and, of course, a little taste testing.
Don’t miss the Shake and Bake Happy Hour each afternoon after the competition for shaken cocktails by resident Can Bar, and an opportunity to meet the baking contestants in a Q&A, all accompanied by rhythm and grooves from DJ Action Slacks (Saturdays) and bossa nova tunes from Steve Cheseborough and Trio Açaí (Sundays). For those feeling peckish, there will be housemade desserts in the Pix-O-Matic and snacks from collaborators, including Sichuan chef Rita You of Portland’s incredibly missed Lucky Strike restaurant.
The three separate competitions, each lasting two days, take place June 27-28, July 18-19 and August 29-30 at 2225 E Burnside St. Things kick off at 10 am on Saturdays and 11 am Sundays. The all ages event is free to attend. Visit pixpatisserie.com/bigportlandbakeshow for more information.
