2011 PIE-OFF BAKING CONTEST
Sunday, November 6, 1:00 - 4:00 pm - Livestock Pavilion

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Welcome to the 2011 Greater Baton Rouge State Fair Pie-Off. The idea is to have fun! Invite your friends and family. We do suggest some of the following:

  • Show up early and on-time.
  • There will be a copy of hours between pie drop-off and announcement of winners. Use this time to enjoy the Fair.
  • Please bring pies in disposable 8-, 9-, or 10-inch pans. Pie plates will not be returned.
  • Pies must be dropped off at the Fair between 1:00 and 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 6.
  • Judging begins at 2:00 PM. Contestants and friends may return at 2:30 PM when winners in the three categories will be announced.
  • You may enter as many times as you want.
  • Each entrant receives one free gate admission with presentation of entry(ies) at gate. Do not stand in ticket line; go straight to the front gate. You may purchase ride tickets/bracelets at entrance to Carnival Midway if desired.
  • Tickets are available online and at front gate for friends and family.

A copy of your receipe may be used in future Pie Contest Cookbooks.

Rules

The Pie-Off is open to the public. Each contestant can enter as many pies as they wish. A separate entry form and recipe card must accompany each pie. By participating in this event, entrants agree to abide by the contest rules and decisions of the judges. Entrants will agree to abide by the contest rules and decisions of the judges. Entrants will agree to release the City and Parish of East Baton Rouge, the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair, the organizers of the event, the pie judges, and all who participate in the production of this event from any liability, without limitations.

Entry

  • Each pie can be submitted in only one category.
  • Multiple pie entries per person are allowed.
  • Fill out a registration form for each pie you enter in the Pie Baking Contest.
  • Recipe must be submitted with the entry for the pie and pie crust, printed on one side of an 8.5"x11" paper. Recipe must list all ingredients, quantities, and the preparation instructions. Entrant's name, address, email address, and phone number must be printed on the back side of all the pages.
  • Pie must be entered in the name of the person who made it.
  • Individual entries only, no place of business or retail/dining establishment may enter.
  • Entrants must bring their own pie serving implement for each pie.

Pies

  • Pies only, no tarts or crisps.
  • Pie can be main dish or dessert type pie; crust and filling must be made from scratch.
  • Pies should be submitted covered and at a proper temperature for the type of pie.
    • Categories: Fruit, Nut, Other

Judging and Prizes

A panel of judges from the community will be judging the entries for the following: Taste, Texture and Consistency, Appearance, and Creativity. This is a blind judging and all decisions of thejudges are final.

  • Judging and prizes will be awarded the day of the contest, November 6, 2011, at the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair.
  • All pies must be submitted between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM on November 6, 2011.
  • Judging will take place at 2:00 PM. Winners will be announced at 2:30 PM.
  • Blue Ribbons will be awarded in each category.

Scoring

Each judge assigns a numerical value (1-5) in each category. The pie receiving the highest total numerical value is the winner. In the case of a tie, the tie-baking judge will pick the winner.

Miscellaneous

Pies are to be registered in person the day of the event.

Please bring something wo serve your pie with (pie server, spatula, whatever works).

Some people like to make little signs that go with their pie, give it a name, etc. You don't have to do this, but, you can. Once judging is completed, and all the pies have been tasted, scores tallied, we'll have a quick, informal awards ceremony. No microphone, no fancy speeches, just lots of applause with ribbons and prizes for the winners and their opportunity to stand by their winning pie and take in the moment of winning.

Health & Safety

HEALTH REGULATIONS: Any violation of health department regulations or good hygiene practices will result in immediate dismissal from the event. Here are some items you want to keep in mind:

  • Pies must be maintained at proper temperature as determined by health department regulations for the ingredients used. Most pies would therefore arrive in a clean, iced cooler for safety's sake.
  • We require a list of ingredients (for judges' protection from food allergies, etc.).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISKS AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY: Contestant acknowledges there are risks of personal injury as a result of participating in this contest. Contestants, as a condition of entry, agree to indemnify and hold harmless, Greater Baton Rouge State Fair, their vendors, their sponsors, or any others affiliated with the event for any injury as a result of this participation. Your signature will be required for the adknowledgement of risks and waiver of liability at the time of submitting an entry. If under the age of 18, a parental or guardian signature is required. The waiver reads as follows:

Waiver of Liability: In consideration of your accepting this cooking contest entry, I, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors and demonstrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair, the City and Parish of East Baton Rouge, their sponsors, their representatives, successors, and assigns for any and all injuries suffered by myself and/or my guests in the event. Future, I hereby grant full permission to the event organizers ald/or agents authorized by them, to use any photographs, videotapes, recording or any other record of the event for legitimate GBRSF purposes.

Other rules may be in effect during the contest. Be certain to pick up a copy of the complete rules and regulations at the registration table.