• 7:00 AM: Volunteers arrive to set up and prepare the venue.

• 9:00 AM: Vendors arrive to set up and prepare.

• 11:00 AM: Contestants arrive and set up their cupcake displays.

• 12:15 PM: Judges arrive for a pre-judging meeting.

• 12:30 PM: Contestants are asked to leave and enjoy the outdoor event and vendors.

• 12:40 PM: Doors to the venue close; judging begins for the teen and adult divisions.

• 3:30 PM: Judging concludes and scores are tallied.

• 4:00 PM: Ceremony and honorary awards begin.

• 4:30 PM: Winners of the first annual Carolina Cupcake Wars are announced and awarded.

• 5:00 PM: Competition ends.

• 5:30 PM: Cleaning and takedown of the venue begins.​

This schedule ensures everything runs smoothly and all participants and attendees are informed about the key timings.