NEAR HISTORIC SAINT CHARLES
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LODGING
Key Details:
Attached to Embassy Suites
Free Parking
Free Breakfast & Evening Reception
SAINT CHARLES CONVENTION CENTER
Key Details:
Connected to Preferred Hotel*
Under 15 Minutes from STL Airport
Fully Air-conditioned
Multiple Loading Docks
Refrigerated Storage Available*
30,000 Sf. Vender Hall
NEAR DOWNTOWN ST. LOUIS
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HISTORIC ST. CHARLES
Just west of St. Louis you'll find St. Charles, a river city with a unique historical perspective, beautiful sites, friendly people and a pace just a little slower than that of the big city. You'll find St. Charles offers first-rate hotels & accommodations, over 150 restaurants to choose from, and so many things to do, you may have to come back to try everything.
ABOUT THE SHOW
The Largest Convention of It's Kind in the Midwest!
The Show Me Sweets Edible Art and Cake Competition is the first show of its kind in Missouri, a place with a tradition of sweet art and delicious desserts. hosted by Pege Yates of Never Forgotten Designs and Liz Kraatz of Liz's Cake Art, the show aims to bring the excitement and fun of a confectionery expo closer to home.
​The Show will benefit Icing Smiles whom dedicated to enriching children’s lives through delectable cakes and desserts. In addition, it aims to share the love of the confectionery arts with people of all ages by showcasing the Midwest’s incredible talent.
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With edible art demonstrations, hands-on learning opportunities, booths with local and worldwide industry vendors and suppliers, Live Cake Battles, the Edible Art Competition and the Sweet Taste of St. Louis Competition, this sweet event is sure to create excitement for the confectionery industry!
The 2-Day Show will be held at the St. Charles Convention Center, a 20 minute drive to St. Louis City and 10 minutes from the St. Louis Lambert Airport.
CO-FOUNDERS
Movers and Shakers
LIZ KRAATZ
Co-Founder & Co-Owner
Owner of Liz's Cake Art and The Chili Experience. Liz Kraatz brings her background in education, art and cake design to the Show Me Sweets Show.
PEGE YATES
Co-Founder & Co-Owner
Owner of Never Forgotten Designs (NFD) and Signature Drink Lab (SDL), Pege Yates brings her background in large community event planning, graphic design ability, marketing & confectionery art education to the Show Me Sweets Show.