B.O.N.D. Small Business Group hosted its fourth annual Pontotoc Food Fight on Saturday, October 22nd, at Melvin’s Grill in Pontotoc, MS. This year’s theme was “Comic Book Cakes.” The Pontotoc Food Fight consisted of seven bakers going head-to-head to see which baker could create the best comic-themed cake.
Bakers had the chance to win in three categories: Fan Favorite, Best Dressed Cake, and 1st Place Overall. Attendees chose the winners of the Fan Favorite awards; however, Best Dressed Cake and 1st Place Overall were selected by three judges – local food blogger Jeff Jones of “Eating Out with Jeff Jones” CEO of Second Sight Publishing Bradley Golden, and artist, YouTuber, and marketing professional Reggie McKinney.
The MC for the event was Stephanie Moneek, host of The Uneekly Living Radio Show in Tupelo, MS. Music was provided by DJ Marcus Rucker of Pontotoc, MS. The photographer for the event was Larissa Starks, owner of Photography by Larissa. Awards were designed and created by Ashley Hutcheson, owner of AHE Kreations. Programs for the event were also printed by Valerie Adkinson, owner of Pamphlets by Val.
The bakers were not the only winners. Attendees also had the chance to take home one of the competing cakes by participating in a cakewalk.
B.O.N.D. Small Business Group Would Like to Congratulate Our Winners:
Fan Favorite – Temeika Hoskins, owner of A’Mayzenn Cakes & Treats
Best Dressed Cake – LeeAnn Nickell, owner of Cakes R Us
1st Place Overall – Jalisa Pratt, owner of The Cake Lady Cakes & Treats
Additional participants included:
Wilma Sartin, a home baker from Pontotoc, MS
Jazzlyn Hickman, owner of JazzieTreats
Brianna Parmer, owner of Joy’s Symphony Of Sweets
Anjelica Lewis, owner of Kakez and Kreationz By Triege’
B.O.N.D. would also like to extend special thanks to our sponsors, MaxxSouth Broadband, J.D. Scribes, Dabby’s Kitchen, PVS Financial Coaching & Services, Photography by Larissa, Myra’s Quiet Corner, Eating Out With Jeff Jones, Second Sight Publishing, Above & Beyond Sweets, and Love Is LaRhonda Podcast.
B O.N.D. Small Business Group is a promotional, networking, and developmental organization based in Pontotoc, MS created to allow small business owners in Pontotoc and the surrounding areas to come together, fellowship, and give back to the community. B.O.N.D. was created due to the need for cost-effective advertising, promotion, and resources for small business and organization owners. Membership includes exclusive merchandise and discounts, promotion and referrals, free access to paid events like the Food Fight, and much more.
If you would like more information about this event or B.O.N.D. Small Business Group, please call (662) 586-1156, email bondpontotoc@gmail.com, or visit their website at www.bondsmallbusinessgroup.com.