St. Charles Market on Main Street Apple Pie Contest
About this Event
Join the fun! Enter your apple pie for a chance to win the "Best Apple Pie in St. Charles."
HOW TO ENTER
Participants are encouraged to pre-register pies using the online entry form found here. Entries received by September 9 will receive a discounted entry fee of $5.00. Day of entry fee will go up to $10. We ask that each participant bring two (2) pies: one to be used for judging and the other will be sold at the Apple Pie Contest Tent and proceeds will benefit a local food pantry. Day of entries will be accepted. Participants should bring an entry form, pie, and 10.00 entry fee to the City of St. Charles tent between 10 and 11 AM on September 12th. **PLEASE NOTE: THIS MARKET IS BEING HELD IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE FOUNDRY ART CENTRE.
CONTEST RULES:
· Pies must be dropped off at the Market by 10:45 AM on Saturday, September 12th.
· A full list of ingredients is required (no measurements necessary).
· All pies must be made from scratch. No store-bought crusts or fillings.
· One entry per household.
· Amateur bakers only.
· Apples must be the main filling ingredient. Do NOT use raisins or other fruits. Nuts are NOT allowed as a filling ingredient, but can be used in the crust if needed for a gluten-free pie.
· Entry fees are nonrefundable.
· Rule violations may cause for your pie to be deemed ineligible for participation in the contest, at the sole discretion of the St. Charles Market staff.
MORE INFORMATION:
· Pies will be judged on texture, taste, and appearance.
· Second and Third place winners will receive a St. Charles Market on Main Street gift bag. The first place winner will receive a grand prize and bragging rights!
· The judges’ scores will not be distributed to participants.
· Non-disposable pie plates must be picked up at the conclusion of the contest. When the contest is over.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 5.00
