Baking Contest
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Let's Bake a Pie Contest
SATURDAY, JUNE 22, AT 6 P.M. IN THE FAMILY ARTS BUILDING. REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 5 P.M.
THE HOME HECTICS & 5-H EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS CLUBS CO-HOST THIS EVENT, WITH MASTER OF CEREMONIES SAM SIMMERMAKER, “DR. OF PIE BAKING EXPERTISE.” OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY
Official Rules and Regulations
- All sections of pies listed below are to be registered in the Family Arts Building Saturday, June 22 between 5 and 6 p.m. An exhibitor may enter in more than one section, but only one entry per section.
- Pies will be judged on flavor, texture of crust, texture of filling and general appearance. Crust may be lard or vegetable shortening, except no graham cracker or cookie crust in sections 1 or 2. Crust must be homemade by exhibitor. No cream pies allowed.
- All pies will receive blue, red or white ribbon. In each section “Blue Star” (best of blues) ribbons will be given to indicate the group from which the Champion and Reserve Champions will be chosen.
- In each section there will be a Champion and Reserve Champion, if merited. A Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion will be selected from the Champions and Reserve Champions, if merited. A prize will be awarded to the Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion and to the contestant who has a “picture perfect” entry.
- Pies will be judged according to the following sections: Recipe for crust and filling must be included. *(See Food Safety
Policy Below)
Section 1 — Savory
Section 2 — Fruit pies such as apple, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, peach, gooseberry, raspberry, etc. — one or two crust
Section 3 — Cookie crust or graham cracker crust
Section 4 — Sugar free
Section 5 —Miscellaneous filling such as pecan, raisin
Children's Baking Contest
SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 6 P.M. IN THE FAMILY ARTS BUILDING. REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 5 P.M.
THE COMMON THREADS EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS CLUB HOSTS THIS EVENT FOR CHILDREN 4 TO 12 YEARS OF AGE.
Official Rules and Regulations
- All sections listed below are to be registered in the Family Arts Building Sunday, June 23, between 5-6 p.m. Any entry
may be made in more than one section, but only one entry per section. Open to any child of Bartholomew County. - All entries must be brought on paper plates, aluminum foil covered cardboard or non-breakable dish. Recipe must be included.
- Judging will be done on flavor, texture and general appearance. All entries will receive first-, second- or third-place ribbons depending on quality.
- In each section “Blue Star” (best of blues) ribbons will be given to indicate the group from which the Champion and Reserve Champions will be chosen. A Grand Champion will be selected from the Champions and Reserve Champions if merited in cookies and cakes. An honor group will be selected for each class and must stay for final judging.
Section 1— Three Cookies — drop, bar, no bake, molded, uniform in size. (a) 4-7 years old; (b) 8-12 years old
Section 2 — Cakes, plain or iced (a) 4-7 years old; (b) 8-12 years old
*BOTH BAKING CONTESTS: FOOD SAFETY POLICY – SEE RULE #7 IN OPEN CLASS DIVISION – RULE MUST BE
FOLLOWED FOR BAKING CONTESTS
The Bartholomew County 4-H Fair and all its employees, agents, 4-H Fair Board members, committee members, judges
or agencies cannot be held responsible for accidents, injury or loss of personal property relating to these events. Judges’
decisions are final. Fair Board is not responsible for breakage.
‘Pie Buy the Slice Sale’ – The contestants will have the option of contributing half or all their pies to be purchased to help
as a fundraising program. Thanks to all who have done so in the past and to those willing this year as well. This is voluntary and a great way to give back to the community. The pie proceeds will go to the Bartholomew County Extension Homemakers Scholarship Fund.
