The Cake Exchange

The Cake Exchange A community cake swap + sweet summer celebration hosted by The Northern Star Bakery

📍 Chisholm, MN | 📅 August 30
Bring a cake. Swap slices.

Support local dreams.
🎟️ Tickets + info: www.thenorthernstarbakery.square.site/thecakeexchange

09/01/2025

🌟💛 A Sweet Thank You to Our Giveaway Partners! 💛🌟

The Cake Exchange wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our amazing partners who helped make the day so magical. Your generosity and belief in this vision means the world. 🧁✨

🎁 Giveaway Donors:
🖌️ MacRostie Art Center – 2 Paint & Sip tickets
🍺 The Iron House – etched glass mug & other goodies + Axe throwing for 4
💅 Madi’s Nail Bar – free full set of nails
🌿 Owl Forest Farm – two $25 gift cards
🎀 Glik's - Grand Rapids, MN – gift basket
👁️ Lashes By Allison – 30% off a full set

From art to pampering, local goods to unforgettable experiences, these donations made our giveaways so much fun and gave our guests even more reasons to smile. 💛

Please support these incredible local businesses who supported us. Follow, shop, and show them love! 🌸

🎉🍰 The Cake Exchange 2025 is a wrap! 🍰🎉What an incredible day! We had tables full of cakes (most were gone by noon 🥹), k...
08/31/2025

🎉🍰 The Cake Exchange 2025 is a wrap! 🍰🎉

What an incredible day! We had tables full of cakes (most were gone by noon 🥹), kids painting, making bracelets, and crafting flower crowns 🌸, music filling the air 🎶, vendors lining the path 🛍️, and so many smiles all around.

The feedback has been amazing, we had guests telling us they can’t wait until next year! 💛

I’ve already received so many photos (and know more are still coming), so here’s just a little peek at the magic we shared yesterday. ✨

A HUGE thank-you goes out to:
🙏 Our sponsors: Gaptooth Entertainment, White Pine Party Co. VEMA Center(Photo Booth) Janara's Little Tot's (Kids Tent)

🎶 Our musicians Seth Anderson, Keira Lyn & Ricky Carl Music

🛍️ Our vendors Starbeam Arts, Just Naild it by Anita, 218 Bowtique , Gravel Road Candle Co., and LakeShore Laser Design

💛 And most importantly, our volunteers, this event would not have been possible without your time, energy, and heart.

🎥 A special thank you as well to Northern News Now, WDIO, and Hello Range for coming out to catch the action, share my dream, and even enjoy some cake with us. I so appreciate you taking the time to be part of the day!

We came. We caked. We conquered. 🎂
Until next year… ❤️

Come join the fun!
08/30/2025

Come join the fun!

08/29/2025

🎉✨ TOMORROW’S THE BIG DAY! ✨🎉

After months of planning, baking, and dreaming… The Cake Exchange is finally here! 🍰🌸

Join us at the Minnesota Discovery Center for a full day of:
🧁 Cake tasting & community creations
🛍️ Local vendors
🎶 Live music
🎨 Kids activity booths + face painting
🏛️ Museum + mini golf access
🌿 Garden party vibes all around

📍 Saturday, August 30th | 12–6 PM
Minnesota Discovery Center – Chisholm, MN

🎟️ General Admission tickets are still available online + at the door → https://thenorthernstarbakery.square.site/tickets

💛 Thank you to everyone who’s supported, sponsored, signed up, or shared, you’ve helped us bring this vision to life. We cannot wait to celebrate with you TOMORROW!

08/28/2025

🍰 Attention Cake Makers! 🍰

We are just about ready for The Cake Exchange this Saturday, and we cannot wait to see your amazing creations! ✨

Here’s what you need to know for drop-off & setup:
🕚 Arrival Time: Please plan to arrive by 11/11:30 AM
📍 Location: Minnesota Discovery Center— Main Entrance
✅ Check-In: Grab your wristband(s) at the ticket table then head to the Cake Check-In table . We’ll get you signed in, your cake labeled, and your space set up.
🎂 Event Start: The Cake Exchange officially begins at 12:00 PM!

We recommend bringing a serving utensil (cake server/knife) if you have one, and feel free to decorate your cake area to show off your style!

Thank you for being such a big part of this sweet community tradition, we couldn’t do it without you. 💛

08/28/2025

This Saturday we’re bringing something brand new to the Minnesota Discovery Center… ✨ The Cake Exchange ✨

Imagine this: 🎂
➡️ A community table full of cakes baked by your neighbors and local makers
➡️ Live music floating through the pavilion all afternoon
➡️ Creative booths & vendors to explore
➡️ Families, friends, and food lovers coming together for one sweet day 💛

That’s what this weekend is all about celebrating creativity, community, and of course, cake!

🎟️ Tickets are still available (link below).
💛 And if you can’t make it, you can still support our journey to a storefront by donating to our GoFundMe.

👉 https://thenorthernstarbakery.square.site/tickets
👉 https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-bake-this-dream-into-reality

We’re only 2 days away, we can’t wait to share this special day with you! 🌟

08/27/2025

✨ 3 DAYS AWAY ✨

We are officially counting down to The Cake Exchange this Saturday at the Minnesota Discovery Center! 🎂💖

🍰 Dozens of cakes from local bakers
🎶 Live music & Cake Triva!
🎨 Activity booths for all ages
🛍 Local vendors & makers
💛 A beautiful day celebrating creativity, community & cake!

🎟️ Tickets are still available:
✅ General Admission (available online or day-of)
❌ Cake Maker & VIP registration are CLOSED

👉 If you can’t make it but still want to be a part of our journey, consider donating to our GoFundMe to help us bring our bakery storefront to life: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-bake-this-dream-into-reality 💛

Don’t wait, secure your spot (or support us from afar) and be part of something truly special for our community. 🌟
👉 https://thenorthernstarbakery.square.site/tickets

🎶Meet Our Musicians for The Cake Exchange !✨We are so excited to showcase some incredible local talent who will be filli...
08/26/2025

🎶Meet Our Musicians for The Cake Exchange !✨

We are so excited to showcase some incredible local talent who will be filling the day with music while we enjoy cake, community, and celebration. Get to know the artists who are donating their time and talent to support our dream!

Seth Anderson:
“My name is Seth and I make music with a bunch of different groups in the Twin Ports. While I usually play bass and guitar, the first instrument I learned was actually Oboe, and I still dabble with it from time to time. I’m a fan of a variety of music and you’ll likely notice an eclectic mix of songs and styles at the Cake Exchange. I can’t tell you how excited I am to perform for y’all and help support Gabrielle and her vision for The Northern Star Bakery; it’s an honor to be a part of something so cool!”

Keira Lyn:
Coming from a small town in northwest Minnesota, Keira grew up performing with her family and writing her own songs. Now a solo acoustic act touring around the state, much of her inspiration comes from country artists and songwriters such as Miranda Lambert and Kris Kristofferson. She has a few singles released on all platforms with more on the way. Her set list includes new and old country favorites along with her heartfelt originals.

Ricky Carl:
Born in Dallas, TX, Ricky’s love for country music started early. After moving to Duluth, MN, he began playing in multiple cover bands before focusing on a band of his own. Ricky has been recognized as 2nd place in the Duluth News Tribune’s Best of the Best Local Band (2023) and 2nd Best Local Artist (2024), and his group even had the honor of opening for the legendary Bellamy Brothers!

🌟 Come ready to enjoy an afternoon of great music, delicious cake, and community fun all while supporting a dream in the making. We can’t wait to see you this Saturday, August 30th at the Minnesota Discovery Center!

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Chisholm, MN
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