CONGRATULATIONS, YOU DID IT  

You all did deliciously well! Everyone who submitted, regardless of state of finish, will still receive a PRIZE — just not a prize that’s better than a winning entry.  You will be asked to submit your mailing address once the prizes have been finalized, but not yet. Critiques will be fed slowly over the next couple months, due to the length of some entries.

Meanwhile, the judges will take TWO WEEKS to go through all submissions before making a verdict. Here are the dates as follows:

1. September 13th, Sunday — Matchup announcements
2. September 14th, Monday — Official start of Round 2

So until then, rest, relax, rehydrate, catch up on sleep, cry a little bit, do whatever it takes to recover from your intense labours!

And THANK YOU from the staff here on Banquet for giving us your very best. <3