Pie Baking Contest

Pie Baking Contest Rules

Judging

  • Judging begins at 11am sharp, Saturday, August 3.
  • Judges are chosen by the Joyce Daze Committee.
  • Pies will be judged for:
    • Overall appearance
    • Flavor, color, and texture of crust
    • Flavor, color, and texture of filling
    • Creativity
  • The judges’ decision is final.
  • The winners will be announced immediately following the close of judging (approx 12 noon). Please return to the judging booth at that time.

Rules

  • Pie must be a traditional two crust berry pie. The berries must be the native Pacific Blackberry (Rubus ursinus).
  • Amateur bakers only. No professional bakers can enter this competition. (A professional is defined as someone who works for a bakery or sells pies).
  • Crusts and filling must be made from scratch. No store bought crust, dough or fillings may be used.
  • Pie must be prepared and baked by the individual submitting the pie for judging.
  • Pies are to be dropped off between 9am and 11am on Saturday, August 3 at the tent next to the Joyce Depot.
  • Youth entries must be ages 10 years old to 17 years old.
  • Entries will be assigned a number. Please complete entry information when submitting pie.

Awards Adult
1st Place:   $100 gift cash card and 1st Place Ribbon
2nd Place:   $50 gift cash card and 2nd Place Ribbon
3rd Place:   $50 gift cash card and 3rd Place Ribbon

Awards Youth
1st Place:   $50 gift cash card and 1st Place Ribbon
2nd Place:   $25 gift cash card and 2nd Place Ribbon
3rd Place:   $25 gift cash card and 3rd Place Ribbon

Click on the link below to download a printable PDF with rules and information about the contest.

berrygifJoyce-Daze-Blackberry-Pie-Contest-Rules for 2024