Riga's 825th anniversary will crown best 'Vecrīga' cake

The Riga Investment and Tourism Agency has announced a confectionery contest dedicated to the city's 825th anniversary. Participants are asked to create a cake called 'Vecrīga', and the author of the best entry will receive the title 'Riga Birthday Vecrīga 2026'. Both professional confectioneries and home bakers are invited to take part.

The contest is planned as part of the city's birthday celebrations and aims to highlight the skills of both professional and amateur bakers. The agency encourages all Riga confectioneries and private bakers to sign up in order to add a creative touch to the festive programme. The offer is open to the entire Riga baking community, with no narrow restrictions mentioned.

So far, the exact time and venue of the contest have not been announced, but the result will determine the creator of the 'Vecrīga' cake, who will become a symbolic winner of the city's birthday. The title will recognise the winner's special contribution to the festive atmosphere of Riga. The agency says the contest rules and practical details will be published separately.

Riga's 825th birthday is expected to be a significant event on the city's calendar, and the cake contest is one way to involve residents in the celebration. Those interested in participating should follow the agency's public announcements to learn about deadlines and other requirements.