New England's Sweetest Competition Comes to Watertown 

The Great New England Cookie Slam is a delicious new holiday tradition celebrating the region's most talented cookie entrepreneurs, innovative bakers, and passionate cookie lovers. 

Presented by the Mosesian Center for the Arts in partnership with America's Test Kitchen, this one-of-a-kind event combines culinary competition, live entertainment, shopping, education, and plenty of cookies into an unforgettable afternoon during National Cookie Week. 

Join us Saturday, December 5. Whether you're searching for the best chocolate chip cookie in New England, looking to discover your new favorite bakery, or simply love everything cookies, the Cookie Slam has something for everyone. 

Event Schedule

11:00 AM | VIP Cookie Workshop on the MCA Stage 
VIP guests kick off the day with an exclusive hands-on experience. More details to come.

12:30 PM | VIP Early Access 
VIP guests receive early admission to explore the marketplace, meet competitors before the crowds arrive, browse vendors, and enjoy exclusive benefits before general admission. 

1:00 PM | Doors Open 
The Great New England Cookie Slam officially opens to the public. Sample cookies, shop the Cookie Marketplace, meet New England's top cookie entrepreneurs, cast your People's Choice vote, and enjoy a festive afternoon celebrating the region's vibrant baking community. 

2:20 PM | America's Test Kitchen Main Stage 
Join celebrity guest judge Julia Collin Davison of America's Test Kitchen and emcee Kennedy Elsey of MIX 104.1 for an entertaining live panel discussion and audience Q&A exploring cookies, baking, recipe development, and the stories behind today's thriving cookie businesses. 

5:45 PM | Awards Gathering 
Find a seat as competitors, judges, and guests gather at the Main Stage for the exciting conclusion of the competition. 

6:00 PM | Awards Ceremony 
Celebrate the winners of The Great New England Cookie Slam as judges present awards recognizing New England's most outstanding cookies and announce the People's Choice Award. 

8:00 PM | Festival Concludes 
The marketplace closes, competitors begin vendor breakdown, and we wrap up an unforgettable day celebrating cookies, community, and culinary creativity. 

Tickets

General Admission | $40 
Experience The Great New England Cookie Slam with access to the Cookie Marketplace, live entertainment, the America's Test Kitchen Main Stage featuring celebrity guest judge Julia Collin Davison, opportunities to meet New England's top cookie entrepreneurs, People's Choice voting, and the exciting Awards Ceremony. 

VIP Experience | $150 
Make it the ultimate Cookie Slam experience! Your VIP ticket includes: 

• Exclusive 11:00 AM hands-on cooking experience at Branch Line in collaboration with America’s Test Kitchen 
• Early admission beginning at 12:30 PM 
• Premium reserved seating for the Main Stage program and Awards Ceremony 
• Special VIP gift 
• All General Admission benefits 

Tickets are limited and expected to sell quickly. Reserve your spot today and join us for New England's sweetest new holiday tradition! 

Compete | Secure Your Spot

Are You a Cookie Entrepreneur? Own a bakery? Operate a mobile food business? Building the next great cookie brand? 

We're looking for New England's most exciting cookie makers to compete for prizes, recognition, and bragging rights. 

Learn how to become a competitor. 

APPLY TO COMPETE - link coming soon.

Questions? Email cookieslam@mosesianarts.org 

Sponsor the Cookie Slam

Looking to introduce your brand to food lovers, families, and New England's vibrant culinary community? 

Sponsorship packages include brand visibility, on-site activation opportunities, digital recognition, and VIP experiences. 

Email development@mosesianarts.org to learn more about sponsorship.