Win Bragging Rights to “The Best Apple Pie in the County”
Entry deadline for the 39th Annual Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau Apple Pie Baking Contest is: Entry Deadline – Wednesday, September 9 (postmarked no later than 11:59 p.m. September 9, 2015)
Have your apple pie announced as the “Best in Santa Cruz County and the Pajaro Valley” on Wednesday, September 16, opening day of the Santa Cruz County Fair.
Contest held on the opening day of the Santa Cruz County Fair. This contest is sponsored by the Pajaro Valley apple growers, shippers and related industries as well as pie lovers throughout Santa Cruz County and the Pajaro Valley. This much anticipated event has been organized by the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau since 1977.
Entry forms can be found in the fair’s premium book located at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Office, 2601 East Lake Ave., Watsonville or online at www.santacruzcountyfair.com and at the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau, 141 Monte Vista Ave., Watsonville. There is no entry fee for this popular opening day event.
There are three divisions:
- Juniors – 17 years-of-age and under
- Seniors – 18 years-of-age and over
- Masters – anyone who has won 1st, 2nd place in the Senior Division
First Place $50, Second Place $40, Third Place $30 each division and Best of Show $50 Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each division as well as Best of Show and title to “The Best Apple Pie in the County!”
Don’t delay; get your entry form in today!