National Pie Contest 2016

Orlando, Florida in late April?  Sure!  It’s lovely there then, and there’s pie.

The National Pie Contest is April 30^th and YOU can enter.  Here’s all of the scoop – rules and entry form for amateur bakers:  http://www.piecouncil.org/sites/default/files/2016%20Official%20Amateur%20Entry%20Form.pdf

It’s really quite a scene.  I went to film it in 2012 and was blown away by the acres of pies, laid out on end-to-end tables, waiting to be judged.  But don’t let that dissuade you from entering:  anyone can win and you’ll meet avid pie lovers from all over. 

In addition to the pie contest, there’s also a pie festival in town, where all things “pie” are available, including samples from some of the better commercial bakers in the country.  It’s worth the trip if you can get there!

If you want to learn more about the American Pie Council, here’s their web site:  http://www.piecouncil.org/Events/NationalPieChampionships