SHENANDOAH VALLEY APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL
REGIONAL APPLE PIE BAKING CONTEST
SATURDAY, SEPT 20, 2025
JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE OUR 50TH YEAR!
The Rotary Club of Winchester is pleased to once again sponsor an Apple Pie Baking Contest open to both students (ages 12-18) and adults (age 19 and up!).Regional contestants will compete in one of these two age categories and both First Place ($100) and Second Place ($50) awards will be presented to the winners in both age categories. In case of a tie in scores, Rotary will duplicate the cash prize so that both winners will receive the full amount.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS WITH A MAXIMUM OF 12 PIES ACCEPTED IN EACH OF THE TWO AGE CATEGORIES.
The contest will take place in Clear Brook, VA, at 12:15 pm on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, in conjunction with Rotary’s Shenandoah Valley Apple Harvest
Festival at the Frederick County Fairgrounds. All pies must be delivered to the pavilion (across from Whitacre Bldg. look for signage) inside the festival between 11:15 am and noon. Pies will not be accepted before 11:15 am and pies not received by noon will not be judged. Judges will rate each pie based on its appearance, the texture of the crust and filling, and flavor.
Every contestant entering the contest will receive free admission to the festival, a gift bag from Rotary, a name badge, and two additional complimentary festival admissions for family or friends. The gatekeepers have been instructed to allow pie bakers and their two guests through the gates. Please identify yourself at the admissions gate.
The festival is traditionally held rain or shine. Should the contest need to be cancelled due to an unforeseen event, contestants and/or their parents/guardians will be notified personally at their home phone number or cell phone number. Please make certain that a number is provided on the OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM so we can reach a contestant or, where appropriate, a parent or guardian to convey this information, if needed.
Please fill out the OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM and email the information to(patriciadstiles@gmail.com). All forms must be received by 3:00 pm on Thursday, September 18th. For more information, contact Tricia Simpson at the email address provided above or call her at 540-878-0802 (cell).
Call her at 540-878-0802 (cell).
Presented by the Rotary Club of Winchester
Scoring Sheet
Judge’s Initials______ Entry # _______
SCORE SHEET
Apple Pie Baking Contest
Shenandoah Valley Apple Harvest Festival
Max. Pts. Score
Appearance: Even, full, evenly browned and golden in tone, flaky appearance. | 15 __________ |
Texture: Crust is thin and tender with a flaky crust | 25 __________ |
Filling: Full, apples should be done; however, they should hold their shape and not be mushy; consistency should not be stiff or runny | 25 __________ |
Flavor: Good blend of flavors; pastry should not be starch or pasty, spices and seasoning should enhance the flavor of the apples, not overpower them. | 35 __________ |
Total: ___________ | |
Judge’s Comments: |
RULES OF PROCEDURE