Apple Pie Day

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Friendly competition each year to discover the best pie in Geauga County.

A public auction follows the apple pie contest with proceeds benefiting the Fair Auxiliary Fund.

Sponsored by Patterson Fruit Farm

Apple Pie Day Contest - Saturday, September 5, 2020

All proceeds are used to make our fair the most beautiful in Ohio! Open Competition - No prior entry required.

For 2020, we have to limit the number of pies we can receive to ten for each class. Please call the office if you wish to make a pie. Drop off has changed to the Fair Office on Saturday morning from 9-11:30 a.m. at Gate 4. 

Class 1 - 24 years and under
Class 2 - 25 years to 50 years
Class 3 - 51 years and over
Prizes in each class: 1st - $10.00, 2nd - $8.00, 3rd - $5.00

RULES FOR COMPETITION

1. Must be made with fresh apples - (only apples).
2. Two crust pie required.
3. No purchased, ready-made crusts.
4. Must be baked in a disposable, 8 or 9 inch aluminum foil pan only (no metal or glass pans). 
   Reminder: Aluminum foil pans require approximately 15 minutes longer cooking time.
5. Past Grand Champion winners are eligible for competition after 3 years.
6. Bring to and enter at the Domestic Arts Hall 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Saturday.
7. Winners will be announced on PA system.
8. Apple pies will be sold during a public auction at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday held at the Vernon Howard Band Pavilion. All proceeds to benefit the Auxiliary Fund.
9. All winners will be given their awards during the public auction.
10. Pies judged and sold at judge’s discretion of quality.

All awards are presented by The Patterson Fruit Farm.

Apple Pie Contest Winners

Group 1:

• Ecco Conte
• Ela Grzywinski
• Kate Hornyak

Group 2

• Jeremy Reiter (Grand Reserve Champion)
• Megan Stange
• Jody Grzynwinski

Group 3

• Leesa Fratoe (Grand Champion)
• Carrie Reiter
• Carolyn Schue