The Great Birmingham Bake Off returns April 4—here’s how to sip, sample + support a sweet cause

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Looking for a feel-good weekend plan in Birmingham? This one checks all the boxes: sweet treats, local brews and a meaningful mission behind it all.

The Great Birmingham Bake Off is back on Saturday, April 4, bringing together local bakers, friendly competition and plenty of samples to go around.

Here’s everything you need to know before you go.

Know before you go: Great Birmingham Bake Off 2026

• What: Great Birmingham Bake Off 2026, presented by WE Inc. Junior Board
• When: Saturday, April 4 | 2-4PM
• Where: Cahaba Brewing Company, 4500 5th Ave S Building C, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Cost:
  • Regular ticket: $20—sample each competing baked good, vote for people’s choice award + get a free drink from Cahaba Brewing Co.
  • T-shirt ticket: $45—all of the perks above, plus a Bake Off T-shirt
  • Kids under 10: FREE
• Get your tickets now!
  • Sweet tip: when you arrive, you’ll check in and receive a wristband so you can taste your way through the competition.

Your ticket gets you access to sample every competing dessert—all made using WE Made Southern Staples baking mixes—plus a drink to enjoy while you vote for your favorites.

Want to join the fun instead of just tasting it? You can register your own baking team and compete alongside other local groups.

A baking competition with a bigger purpose

The event supports Workshops Empowerment Inc., a Birmingham nonprofit dedicated to helping people living with disabilities and other barriers to employment build meaningful careers.

Through its WE Made program, participants gain hands-on experience in food production and retail—learning skills that translate directly into the workforce. From baking mixes to customer service, the program provides job training, steady income and real connections to local employers.

In fact, every dessert you’ll try at the Bake Off starts with one of WE Made’s Southern Staples mixes—so every bite supports the mission.

WE Inc. is also behind Empower Café, a local spot where guests can grab breakfast or lunch while supporting workforce development in action.

What to expect at the Bake Off

This isn’t your average baking competition: It’s more like a Saturday afternoon hangout with a purpose.

Here’s what you’ll find:

• Plenty of sweet samples from local baking teams
• A free beer to sip while you taste
• Live music that sets the vibe
• Food trucks for savory bites
• WE Made mixes and products available to take home

A panel of local judges will award prizes like Grand Champion and Team Spirit—but the People’s Choice Award is all up to you.

Between the baked goods, cold brews and community impact, it’s an easy way to spend your Saturday while supporting a great cause.

Get your tickets for the Great Birmingham Bake Off + I’ll see you on April 4.

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