Apple Pie Baking Contest

Do you have a family recipe that’s been passed down for generations? Or perhaps you’ve crafted the perfect pie through your own culinary creativity? The Central Washington State Fair invites bakers of all ages to showcase their talents in our annual Apple Pie Baking Contest!

REGISTER HERE!

CONTEST INFORMATION
Bake 2 identical, 2 crust apple pies. All contestants will receive 1 complimentary fair ticket.

CATEGORIES
Adult (ages 18 and over)
Youth (ages 5-17)

PRIZES
Adults
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $100

Youth
1st Place: $250
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $75

WHEN
Winner Announced Saturday, September 20th, 2025 at 3:30pm

WHERE
Central Washington State Fair's Pacific Power Community Stage

HOW TO ENTER

Register to enter by Friday, September 5th
Pay $10 Entry Fee - pay in person when picking up apples
Bake both pies in disposable containers
Label both pies with the recipe label provided
Deliver both pies to the fairgrounds via the Gold Lot between 8am and 10am on Saturday, September 20th, 2025

RULES

Recipes are required for all entries
Recipes become property of the Central Washington State Fair
Items without recipes will be disqualified
Exhibitors provide and use their own apples, with the freedom to choose any variety
All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor
Pies must be delivered in disposable containers within the designated time frame
Containers will not be returned
No packaged mixes allowed
State Fair Park reserves the right to disqualify any entry at its discretion for any reason
Participants may enter the competition each year but are not eligible to win 1st place more than 2 years in a row

JUDGING CRITERIA

Our expert panel of judges will evaluate pies based on:

Taste: Flavor balance, apple quality, and seasoning.

Texture: Crust consistency and apple tenderness.

Appearance: Overall presentation and creativity.

Originality: Unique twists on traditional apple pie.

Get Ready to Bake!

Dust off your rolling pins, cook up your favorite recipe, and join us for a day of delicious fun at the Central Washington State Fair!

REGISTRATION HERE!