JOIN US AT: What’s Popping Con: A NEW Cake Pop Conference!

Are you ready to pop into something amazing this spring? Mark your calendars & pack your bags, because What’s Popping Con is coming to Kent, Ohio, on May 4–6, 2025 & it’s bursting with cake pop fun!

Proudly sponsored by Stover & Company, this pop-tastic new convention is specially designed for cake poppers of every level — from beginners still learning the ropes to seasoned bakers who’ve already popped off on social media.

Here’s What’s Popping:
Hosted in Kent, OH — the sweet hometown of Daisy Pops & Daisy Makes — What’s Popping Con is bringing together your favorite Cake Pop Stars for three unforgettable days of hands on classes, panels, demos, treats & cake pop connection!

You’ll get the chance to:

 Learn from the best in the biz, including a few of our Stover Sweet Team Members:

• Rachel Laukala of @cakepopsbyrachel, your inspiring keynote speaker
  
  

• Bonnie Bradley of @sweetstellatreats, sharing her secrets to hosting the perfect cake pop class
  
  

• Nicole McNamara from @MainStreetSweetsFrisco, the most famous cake popper on TikTok (hello 1M followers!)
  
  

• & of course, the queen of the pop scene herself — Amy Mucha of @DaisyPops & @DaisyMakes, your fabulous host & the one making this whole event pop off!

Enter the Pop Off & Win!

Think your cake pops are next level? It’s time to show them off at the Pop Off Gallery! A friendly competition where creativity meets cake on a stick. 

How to enter:

Bring your fully finished cake pops with you to the event & enter one (or more) design into the themed competition gallery. 

4 Popping Categories:

1. Daisy Makes - inspired by the creative magic of our host!

2. May the 4th be with you - bring on the Star Wars magic!

3. Cinco de Mayo - color, culture & cake pops!

4.  Mother’s Day - elegant, floral & mom approved!

Winners will walk away with hundreds of dollars in sweet prizes, including the grand prize…

(DRUMROLL PLEASE!)

An Electric Dough Sheeter  from  Eugene Dough Sheeters! Perfect for elevating your treat game to professional levels!

Check out the full event schedule here!

Sunday, May 4th: Sweet Start
Jump in with a full day of hands-on classes, including a special session hosted by Stover & Company where we’ll be diving into all things chocolate & crafting some amazing Candy Clay creations with our Sweet Shoppe Melting Wafers! Don’t miss this delicious opportunity to learn & create with us.

Monday, May 5th: Vendor Hall Vibes
The Show Floor will be open from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, featuring a vendor hall poppin’ with everything a cake popper could dream of; molds, sprinkles, packaging, & of course… our famous Sweet Shoppe Melting Wafers, available for purchase all day long!

Throughout the day, attendees will enjoy:

• Engaging presentations from your favorite viral cake pop mentors!
  
  

• Live demos inside the vendor hall!
  
  

• & to top it off,  a pop-star-studded dinner (FREE) for all attendees Monday night!
  
  

Tuesday, May 6th: Pop ’Til You Drop
It’s another action-packed day with new topics on the stage ranging from Cake Pops 101 to business tips for sweet success. Cap it all off with even more live demos that’ll leave you inspired & ready to create.

So, Let’s get this Pop Party Started!
What’s Popping Con is more than a conference — it’s a community. It’s a chance to connect with fellow bakers, poppers, & treat makers who share your passion for confections.

The Stover & Company team can’t wait to meet you, cheer you on, & help you melt, mold, & pop* your way to greatness! Be sure to swing by our booth, stock up on your favorite supplies, & say hello — we’ve got some fun surprises in store! 

Grab your tickets, pack your bags, & get ready to POP off in Kent, OH!

See you in just a few pops… we mean… weeks!