This past weekend, I hosted my third Cake Poppers Meet-Up! I can’t believe it’s already over… it feels like yesterday when my Florida girls & I were setting up swag bags and prepping for all the bakers.
On Saturday, April 5th, the Florida Cake Poppers Meet-Up was held at Crave in Orlando, Florida. Search #FLCPMU on Instagram for hundreds of pictures from the event.
At check-in, each attendee received a name tag, event program and a SWAG BAG full of goodies! See the end of this post for your chance to snag some swag! 
Being the third event, I’ve been able to keep up fun traditions (like the photobooth idea that started in OC) and bring on new ones like the Cake Pop Question Icebreaker we did at this meet-up for the first time.
There were questions like “What was the first cake pop you ever made?” and “What was your biggest baking fail?” The icebreaker game really helped everyone move around and get to know each other before settling in for lunch.
Tyler (in red) and his staff at Crave were fantastic and so incredibly accommodating. And the food was amazing! We had chicken parm, mahi mahi tacos and chicken fettuccini. 
For dessert, Jessica of Sugar & Spiked and Angie of O Pops by Angie teamed up to create a sweets table and created the “Love is Love” theme. The rainbow colors were carried throughout the entire event, and the bright colors were so pretty! 
There were so many colorful treats! Please see the end of this post for full credits. 
Look at these cookies by You Can Call Me Sweetie… it’s edible art! 
Angie & Jessica jazzed up their cake pops with bling sticks from maskipops.by.adri & Bella’s Bakery & Bowtique… 
Then, my favorite part, the sprinkle cake from Cakes by RC! I really just wanted the sprinkle-coated frosting, lol, but it was all delicious! 
At the other end of the dessert counter, we had all of our amazing raffle prizes! Check out our Raffle Winners FB Album. 
Karyn of Pint Sized Baker was there to share her amazing photography wisdom. It’s so neat to hear the bakers go “ohhhh” when she shares a cool tip. She’s such a smart cookie! 
Next, I led a discussion Social Media Do’s & Don’ts. We talked about a lot of hot topics such as giving inspiration credits, watermarking photos, managing multiple social media accounts & more. I really enjoy the open forum because everyone has such great insight to share. (But no one told me to pose for the camera, haha)
photo credit @productosmitierra (IG)
We wrapped up the event with our panel of cake pop experts: Dee (Diva’s Delights), Angie (O Pops by Angie), Jessica (Sugar & Spiked), Jennie (The Cake Pop Shop) & Karyn (Pint Sized Baker). Everyone had great questions for the ladies who were happy to share their tips. I think we could’ve closed the restaurant if we talked as long as we wanted to, but all good things do come to an end, after all. 
Then we surprised the bakers that BRP Box Shop had sent Swag Boxes for them! 
Before it was time to go, we squeezed together for a group picture. Doesn’t everyone look so nice? 
I’d like to send big hugs out to Brandi, Dee A., Dee R. & Karyn for all of their amazing help with set-up and assembling the swag bags on Saturday morning – you girls rock!
Oh… and BIG NEWS… click here to find out where the next meet-ups will be!
Now… the FLCPMU Swag Bag Giveaway!!!
Two lucky KC Bakes readers will win… 
- Aardvark red striped paper straws
- BRP Box Shop variety pack
- CandiQuik Easter candy kit
- Florida Citrus items – recipe book, ruler, lip balm & silly putty
- Layer Cake Shop orange sprinkles
- Make’n Mold lollipop accessory kit & candy mold
- My Little Cake Pop heart mold
- OXO mini beakers measuring set
- O Pops by Angie acrylic stick sample
- Pick Your Plum popcorn boxes
- Spinning Leaf single cookie mold
- Susypops Easter treat tags
- Sweets & Treats Boutique cupcake liners & treat bags
- Sweet Life Cake Supply vanilla sample & sanding sugar
To enter the giveaway, answer this question in a blog coment:
Where are you located? And what is your favorite thing about your state? 🙂
Then visit the RaffleCopter Widget on KC Bakes’ Facebook page to verify your comment & earn 20 more ways to win!
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Sugar & Spiked and O Pops by Angie Dessert Table vendors:
1. Treats by Sugar & Spiked:
– Cake Pops
– Push Pops
– Dipped Marshmallows
– Dipped Oreos
2. Treats by O Pops by Angie:
– Cake Pops
– Rice Krispie Treats
– Merenguitos
3. Rainbow cake & cupcakes by Cakes by RC
4. Cookies by You Can Call Me Sweetie
5. Bling sticks by maskipops.by.adri and Bella’s Bakery & Bowtique
6. Push pop & paper straw stands by KC Bakes
7. Banner & dessert labels by Jenae Creates
8. Custom confetti by The Confetti Bar
KC Bakes 
So sad I missed out on this meetup! My fiance and I were planning to attend but this past weekend we were booked with a million priorities that had already been scheduled 😦
Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures and for making a giveaway with the swag bag goodies!!!
Now to answer your questions…
Where are you located? I currently live in sunny Miami, FL 🙂
And what is your favorite thing about your state? My favorite thing about Florida is how much it has to offer – from theme parks, to the beach, to farmland, it pretty much has something for everyone! Of course for me, the beach is the place to be to work on that tan and relax after stressing over some cupcake and cake pop orders 🙂
Wish I could have had it closer and I would have definitely been there!
I’m in California and love it’s not a super warm beach here hehe 😉
I live in the state of New York. My favorite thing about New York (NYC) every culture in the world has passed through this city/state. You can meet anyone from anywhere here.
I’m in southern California. More Los Angeles area vs Orange county where the last meet-up was. What do I like about CA? Well…years ago when film was still used in our camera, I had snow skiing pictures and beach pictures on the one roll. And this was done on the same weekend. Spring skiing, then the next day a trip to the beach. 🙂
Hi, I live in sunny Southern California. Other than the fact that we rock and roll a bit, I love our diverse weather and melting pot of all ethnic groups, food and of course SWEETS!
Texas because everything is bigger here 😉
Looks like everyone had a blast! Looking forward to Cake Pop Con!!
Leticia Mercado
Cake Pops For U
Southern California
Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2014 20:19:23 +0000 To: leticiamercado@hotmail.com
I am located in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite thing about Los Angeles is the weather, great foods, and the beaches.
I live in Texas and I love living here because of the weather, the food, palm trees and all the diff kinds of birds.
I’m located in Wasco, CA and my favorite thing about this state is the beaches ❤
I live in Miami, FL and my favorite thing about Miami is the beautiful weather and the beach! Sorry I missed the FL meetup! 😦
I live in California! I love that even during the winter, you can visit the snow in the Tahoe area and San Diego area for the beach all in the same week! =)
Live in Puerto Rico and love our amazing views!
I live in Michigan. Not much is good here.
San Francisco Bay Area, California. We have it all…..Mountains, Ocean, Big City, Little towns and wine country.
I am a small bakery owner from Northern Virginia! Virginia is for lovers…need I say more! 🙂
Where are you located? And what is your favorite thing about your state?
Astoria, NY
What I love? I love that it’s like the NEW manhattan !
I live in florida and wasn’t able to make it to this wonderful event. Looks like it was amazing! My favorite thing about this state is definitely the beaches!
I’m located in Pennsylvania in the heart of the old Coal Mining towns.
One of my favorite things about the area is the never ending history and historical places I can visit on a day trip.
I live in Oklahoma and the best thing here is the economy!! I love your stuff, I’m still plugging away working on perfecting my pops
I’m in Florida! And the best thing is hands down the weather! It’s sunny and 76 degrees right now =)
I’m in Nevada. My favorite thing about it is that my family is here. =)
Pennsylvania, cultural events
Nj 🙂 close to NYC Philly and has some great beaches!!! Get the experience of all four seasons 🙂
I am located in TEXAS. CakePops are bigger in TEXAS!
The meetup looks like it was so much fun! I saw so many pics on IG, and everyone looked like they had a blast!
I live in Utah. My favorite part about where I live is getting to experience all the seasons. Especially having moved up here from Texas, and knowing just hot weather!
I’m from Minneapolis, Minnesota. One of my favorite things about this state is all the lakes (over 11,000!). We have more shoreline than California, Florida and Hawaii combined!
I live in Holland Michigan. Best thing about living here is the beaches & sand dunes along our lakes..Beautiful!
Looks like you ladies had a blast! I’ll be glad when I can attend one of these fab events.
My response to the giveaway questions:
Where are you located? Washington D.C. area And what is your favorite thing about your state? My favorite thing is the museums. There are so many to visit with much to see and explore, and oh yeah the Cherry Blossoms are beautiful in the Spring. 🙂
I’m in Northern California! About as north as you can get! I love the seclusion and wilderness which surrounds me! 🙂 Fingers crossed for a swag bag!
I live in California! Mostly I love the warm weather. But I also love that I can drive an hour and a half in each direction to have sand, snow, lakes or mountains. And I love cake pops 🙂
Shamitra Dillon
Delectable Candy Creations
Im located in the metro Atlanta Georgia area and I love the summer months. Lots of outside activities for the family. Hoping I win the Swag Bag….
I’m from New York. The city that never sleeps unless you live in a Staten Island. Then everything closes by 12 LOL. I love that whenever I want some action I can always go the city. *fingers crossed*
I’m from Southern California. The best thing about living here is that I’m not far from Disneyland! I love it! Another plus is that we basically only have to worry about earthquakes lol.
SO sad I couldn’t make it – was planning on going until I realized it was a week after I was already taking vacation during my kids spring break and I couldn’t make it up to O-town again. I’m in Port St. Lucie, Florida – 2 hours southeast of O-town.
Oops, hit enter too fast. My favorite thing about this state is being so close to Sea World and Disney World and bringing my kids to visit as often as we can.
I’m in NJ now and my favorite part is the Beach!
I live in Wyoming and my favorite part is that the wind doesn’t blow “every” day!
I live in North Carolina and I love the fact that I am so close to the beach!
New Jersey! Love, love, love our beaches! Being close to the shore makes everything better (but baking does that too!)
Currently in Orlando, FL. The Sunshine state. Love the sun, hate the humidity. Originally from Washington state. Miss having all four seasons.
I live in San Diego, Ca. I love the weather, the beaches and the people!
I live in Brooklyn, NY. As they say, NY is a melting pot. You can go out at any hour and experience diverse neighborhoods, cuisines, museums, lounges, clubs. Spring and Summer are chock full of street fairs and carnivals. NY is guaranteed fun!!!
I live in California, I love where I live, 3 hours to the mountains or 3 hours to the ocean!!!
I’m in NY! Favorite thing is Manhattan, and the south shore beaches of LI!
So we there was one closer. I’m in Philadelphia, it’s the city of Brotherly love. I love all of the historic sites. It doesn’t matter how may times I’ve seen the liberty bell I’m still in awe.
I live in California. I love the diversity of the people. Big state, small town feeling. Huge melting pot of culture, roots from everywhere…. And the beaches and weather are nice too…. 😊
I’m from California and I love it because of the weather, and the amusement parks for my kids!
New Jersey! I love our beaches!
Lisa
I would have loved to be there! Looks like you had a wonderful time! Hoping to get to NY in August. All signed up for it!
Anyways ~ I am from Berkley, MA (south of Boston). As much as I can’t stand the cold, when it snows here it is so pretty. Then we get to have a change in weather with summer which brings us to Fall, my favorite time of year, the weather is perfect and the colors of the trees and other foliage is just magnificent.
Loving all the talent in these pictures! Everything looks gorg 🙂
Perth Amboy, NJ here. Love the rich history of this city and the proximity to NY is a plus.
First, I would like to say THANK YOU for an amazing FL meet-up. It was a lot of fun 😉 I am located in Boca Raton, Florida and the favorite thing about my state is the beach 😉
Kentucky. The rolling hills, black fences and the horses.
South Gate, California my favorite thing about California Is the weather!
Congratulations on the success of the Cake Poppers Meet Up! 👏👏👏 I hope to attend the next one 👍.
My State is the ever so vibrant California! What I love about my state is that you drive from northern Cali down to southern Cali and enjoy every type of weather, pass by beautiful mountains, drive along side a beach, see the sequoias, visit wineries and embrace the diversity it has to offer. 😍
I am in TN and my favorite thing is how pretty it is. Thanks for the chance to win!
I live in Missouri. My favorite thing about the state is the people! Everyone is so kind and giving
What a fun looking meet-up! I live in Arizona and my favorite thing is the weather…especially when I see my cousins who live in New Hampshire shoveling snow non-stop! 😉
I am located in Malaga, Spain.
My favorite thing about Málaga is the Mediterranean sea.. and the beachs .Besides the weather and the food
This is So So great! made my night! .. Cheers and Congrats on another successful meet up! All of your hard work, time, energy, blood, sweat and tears is paying off ! Im super happy for you and your success! Very well done Kim!
I live in Colorado. Having moved from a very humid place 15 years ago to Colorado, I love how dry it is, believe it or not!
I live in Indiana! I have only lived here a short time but I love the diversity of weather and scenery as you travel from top to bottom. We get a lot of snow! There is definitely a full change of each season!
I live in california and i love the weather!
I live in Washington state. I love the NW because it is beautiful, a bit wild and I’m actually fond of rain and hate the heat. Go figure. 🙂
I live in Long Beach, Ca. The best thing about Ca is that I can go snowboarding in the morning and surf at sunset on the same day!!
From Jersey! Love the shore, how close we are to the City without actually being in the city and the good food!!
I live in Monterey California! What I love about my state is the beautiful sceneries and beaches!!
I live in Pembroke Pines , FL and my favorite thing about living in South Florida is the beautiful weather which I appreciate especially since I’m originally from NYC!!
I’m in Nevada – Vegas is the best!
I like in Missouri. I actually kind of like the crazy weather here because you get to experience all seasons.
I am a new admire of your work and its great!
Where am I from?
I’m from sunny California, Riverside to be exact(:
My favorite thing about California would have to be all of the possible opportunities, the warm weather, and all the sweet places I get to try out to inspire me for my shop (:
Upstate New York… I love the smell of Fall, changing leaves, and apple picking!!!
I am located in tacoma washington and i love that on any given day y0ou can experience all 4 seasons
I live in beautiful Long Island, NY. The gorgeous beaches make this the perfect place to live. :).
Van Nuys, CA. Awesome fun in the sun, and lots of great foodie (and dessert) places galore!
I’ve been in NC for about a year and a half now, my favorite thing is our church. (We are originally from FL and our favorite thing was the beach, really miss it)
I live in New Mexico and we have the prettiest sunsets!
SW MI. Fav thing about MI? We are not in Tornado ally, and do not have Hurricanes. Otherwise, NOTHING!
I live in Idaho and love the fresh clean air and the views of the farms ans crops… all of nature here is beautiful.
I live in Gonic, NH. I love the foliage in the fall, The colors are amazing and so many leaf peepers are drawn to this area for the colors and the mountains. We have the best of everything, mountains and beaches.
I’m located in Connecticut. I’m in Stamford so it’s close to the city and also close to my family. It’s a great little state which is big on pride.
Wisconsin – the Badgers and the Packers.
I am from San Diego, CA. I love my state for the prefect weather. I am truly blessed.
I am located in Phoenix, Arizona. Although the weather can be beyond hot, we have the most amazing sunsets!
I’m in NJ, i love the beautiful beaches and lighthouses here. I’m still getting used to the quiet here compared to NY. Super happy to hear/read about the meet ups in NY & PA.
I’m located in San Antonio, TX and my favorite part of my city is the history and the fun traditions that our city has!
Awesome giveaway! I grew up and live in the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii. One thing good about Hawaii is that the people here are so friendly and helpful and we always have pride and spirit of Aloha. Thanks for a chance to win.
I’m in California and I love the weather.
Im from NJ and I loooveee the close proximity to NYC. a city many take for granted. one of the best places in the world!!
FLORIDA and the great weather!
I live in Oregon and I love the green. Allergy shots were invented for Oregon.
I’m from California and I LOVE out oceans!
I live in New York and my favorite thing about living here is that you can enjoy a variety of desserts from all over the world. I am a huge sweets girl and you get to see how the world expresses their love of sweets, not just one aspect.
I’m from NYC and what I love is that it’s a huge melting pot . You can find every kind of cuisine, indulge in different arts down museum mile, listen to Spanish music blaring while eating a cuchifrito in Spanish harlem, feel as if you’re walking down a street in China in China town..And if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle you can head to upstate NY and take in all nature has to offer you 🙂
Recently moved to NJ favorite thing so far more space than NYC 🙂
I live in Georgia (Savannah) and my favorite thing about the state is the history!
I live in Nebraska and my favorite thing about Nebraska is having 4 seasons! Some might say the Huskers, I’ll just stick to the seasons. 😉
Hi, I’m from California. I love the weather here,it’s wonderful being able to enjoy the desert, the mountains and the beach all in the same day.
I live in Atlanta and I enjoy the varies events and activities we have here. Hot Atlanta baby!!
I live in California and I love the weather we have all year long.
I live in Las Vegas… I love having such a fun variety of things to choose from for decorating baked goods and stuff to do!
I live in Puerto Rico and I love our food and beaches, but also how charismatic we are. Weeeepa!
All these awesome cake pop meet ups makes me want to get more into cake pops! But I don’t think I could ever abandon my love of cakes! 😉
Hi! I live in los angeles California
I love the beautiful weather, beaches, and all of amazing places there are to hike 🙂
I live on the Central Coast of California ~ It is Heaven on Earth….just like some of the Cake Pops 😀
I live in Pasadena, Ca and my favorite thing about the state I live in is the versatile regions we have like mountains, beaches, and deserts. And they’re all pretty close to one another.
California, beaches
Ohio. I love the local businesses, local produce and fall!
I live in Coconut Creek, FL. Just moved from NY. I love the scenery especially the sunsets. I try to snap a picture whenever I see a pretty cool one.
I’m located in Dinuba, CA! I love my state because of the beaches & sunny weather! Can’t beat the beautiful snowy mountains either. Don’t think I’ll be moving anytime soon! 🙂 hope I win!!!!
I live 8 Los Angeles CA
I love the weather