Association of Connecticut Fairs
Two Crusted Apple Pie Contest

WHO MAY ENTER: The contest held at each Fair is open to all Connecticut residents regardless of age. Commercial, Industrial and Professional Bakers are not eligible.

HOW TO ENTER: Any Connecticut resident entering the Apple Pie Contest and member fair is automatically entered in the local contest. Contestants may enter the contest at as many fairs as they wish until they win that contest at that fair. The winner will then represent that Fair at the state contest. Contestants will be subject to the entry rules at each local Fair.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Overall Appearance - - - 40 points
Crust - - - - - - - - - - - 10 points
Flavor - - - - - - - - - - - 40 points
Texture - - - - - - - - - - 10 points

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 100 Total

CONTEST RULES:

• Each pie must be a 9” (measured at the top inside edge of the dish) Two Crusted Pie
• Submit a 3” x 5” card with your recipe, your name & address
• No pre-made or pie mixes will be allowed
• The main ingredient must be apples. However, pies may include other fruits or ingredients.
• All pies become the property of the Association of Connecticut Fairs (please use a non-returnable baking dish)

The Association of Connecticut Fairs will furnish score sheets to each member fair. Each contestant will receive these sheets at the end of the event. The decisions of the judges is final!

LOCAL CONTEST: The winner of the local contest will receive a blue ribbon from the Association of Connecticut Fairs and will then become eligible to submit their entry at the state contest. In the event that only one entry is received at the local contest and that entry is worthy of first prize, that entry must be awarded the first place ribbon.

STATE CONTEST: The state contest is held as part of the Fall Meeting and Convention of the Association of Connecticut Fairs. Entries for the state contest are accepted until 11:00 am on the day of the contest (contact your local Fair or visit www.ctfairs.org for the date and location.) Contest winners are announced on the day of the contest. Each fair is responsible for contacting their contest winner and provide information about the state contest. The Association of Connecticut Fairs does not contact individual fairs or contest winners in regards to contest and banquet reservations. NO BANQUET RESERVATIONS FOR CONTEST WINNERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR.

The following prizes will be awarded at the state contest

1st Place $40.00
2nd Place $35.00
3rd Place $30.00
4th Place $25.00
5th Place $15.00
6th Place $12.50
7th Place $10.00
8th Place $7.50
9th & 10th Place - $5.00

Honorable Mention Ribbons & Consolation Prizes will be awarded

BRIDGEWATER, CONNECTICUT