The Great Pie-off - October 17, 2026

The Great Pie Off 2026
At Morningsun Herb Farm

The Great Pleasants Valley Pie-Off Rules

• Eligibility

  • The contest is open to adult and youth participants.
  • Each participant may enter one pie per category.
  • Categories are Fruit, Cream/Custard, and Harvest/Fall.

• Entry Requirements

  • All entries must be clearly labeled with the entrant’s name and category.
  • A full ingredient list must be included with each pie.
  • No prepackaged fillings are allowed.
  • All crusts must be homemade.
  • Pies must be entered in only one category.

• Category Guidelines

  • Fruit: Fruit-based pies using fresh or prepared fruit fillings made from scratch.
  • Cream/Custard: Cream, pudding, or custard-based pies.
  • Harvest/Fall: Seasonal pies featuring fall flavors such as pumpkin, maple, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, sweet potato, squash, or pecan.

• Food Safety

  • Cream and custard pies must arrive in a cooler with ice.
  • All entries must be prepared and transported in a safe, sanitary manner.
  • Organizers reserve the right to reject entries that appear unsafe or improperly handled.
• Entries must be homemade and made from scratch, except for ingredients commonly used in baking.
• Store-bought or prepackaged pie fillings are not permitted.
• Judges may disqualify any entry that does not meet the contest requirements.

No cost to sign up your pie! 

Oct 17th, 

Pie Drop off is at 9 am.  Awards given at 11 am.