Husband Calling and 2nd Annual Homemade Pie Contest

Schedule

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Van Lear Historical Society Coal Miners' Museum | Paintsville, KY

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📣🥧 Holler loud, bake proud, and join us in Van Lear!
The Husband Calling Contest – Hillbilly Style is coming April 25th at 4PM!
Think you can out-holler the rest of the holler?
Got a homemade pie recipe that’ll win the county over?
🎤 Husband Calling Contest
🥧 Best Homemade Pie Contest
🚙 Side-by-Side Photo Op
🏆 Prizes & Bragging Rights
Hosted by the Van Lear Historical Society at the Coal Miners Museum
Presented by Johnson County Trail Towns
Sponsored by Crossroads General Store
Tag your husband. Tag your baking rival. Start practicing that holler now!
#JohnsonCountyTrailTowns #HusbandCallingContest #BestHomemadePie #VanLearKY #TrailTownFun

📜 OFFICIAL RULES
🏆 Husband Calling Contest – Hillbilly Style
📍 Van Lear Coal Mine Museum
🌄 Presented by Johnson County Trail Towns
🤠 Sponsored by Crossroads General Store

🎤 HUSBAND CALLING CONTEST RULES
1. One Holler Only
Each contestant gets ONE official call. Make it count!
2. Time Limit: 30 Seconds
Long enough to shake the holler — short enough to keep it lively.
3. No Microphones
This is natural lung power only. Mountain-made volume encouraged.
4. Family-Friendly Content
Keep it fun, clean, and suitable for all ages.
5. Creativity Counts
Judges will score based on:
• 📣 Volume
• 🎭 Originality
• 😂 Crowd Reaction
• 🏔️ Overall “Holler Factor”
6. Bonus Points
If your husband actually shows up… that’s legendary
shows up… that’s legendary.

🥧 BEST HOMEMADE PIE CONTEST RULES
1. Homemade Only
No store-bought pies (we know the difference 😉).
2. Pie Drop-Off
Must be registered and on the judging table before 2PM.
3. Label Your Pie
Include your name and pie flavor.
4. Judging Criteria
• 🥧 Taste
• 🥧 Crust Quality
• 🥧 Appearance
• 🥧 Overall Crowd Appeal
5. One Entry Per Baker
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Van Lear Historical Society Coal Miners' Museum, 78 Millers Creek Rd,Paintsville, Kentucky, United States

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