Flag Day 250 Pie Contest Rules

Eligibility & Entry Rules:

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1. Amateurs Only:  This contest is open to amateur bakers only.

2. Any age may enter a pie into the contest.

3. Each contestant may enter a maximum of three (3) pies. 

4. Homemade Requirement:  Pie filling must be made entirely from scratch; store-bought crust is permissible. Pies must include a bottom crust.

5. Size Specifications:  Pies must be baked in a standard 9-10 inch disposable pie tin or plate.  No pie tins used will be returned to the baker.

6. Food Safety:  Pies must not contain raw or uncooked eggs.

7. Recipe Submission:  Each pie entry must include a complete recipe with all ingredients, exact quantities, and preparation instructions. 

   • To ensure anonymous judging; the contestants name must NOT appear on the recipe submission.  Baker's names will be written on a separate card when pies are submitted.​

8. All entry forms must be submitted on the form below by Wednesday, 10 June​.

9. Pies must be dropped at the Greene County Fairgrounds in the Dining Hall between 2:30 and 3:00 pm on 14 June.

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Judging & Prizes:

Pies will be assigned a number to ensure anonymous judging.

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Judges will score on the following criteria for a total out of 100 points.

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• Overall Appearance (up to 30 pts):  Eye appeal of the whole pie and sliced pie; color, decoration, presentation, and visual attractiveness.

• Flavor/Taste (up to 50 pts):  Overall balance of flavors, freshness, and how well the crust and filling complement each other.

• Creativity (up to 20 pts):  Originality in flavor combinations, ingredients, presentation, or overall concept.

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Prizes will be awarded based on the top scoring pies.  Only one prize per entrant.

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Prizes will be announced at 3:45 pm in the Dining Hall.  Entrants must be present to win.

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Prizes Include: 

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• Reverse Osmosis System with Installation (Dean's Plumbing)

• Car Wash Package (Wash It Dean - Xenia)

• Gift Card Baskets