Pie Baking Contest Rules

JUDGING INFORMATION:

Joyce Daze Wild Blackberry Festival Pie Baking Contest will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

Entries can be submitted from 9 AM with the cut off time for pie submission at 10:55 AM

Judging starts promptly at 11:00 AM.

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 depending on number of pies). Pie baking contestants need to 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 9 - 10:55 am on Saturday, August 2 at the striped tent next to the Joyce Depot.

        • Youth entry ages are 10-17 (No one under the age of 10 years or over the age 17 years in the Youth category)

        • Entries will be assigned a number. Please complete entry information when submitting pie on day of event.