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  BLUE RIBBON APPLE PIE CONTEST RULES

1. Open to any individual who is a Pennsylvania resident. One entry per person.

2. Entry to be a pie that must include at least 60% apples in the filling. It does not need to be a "traditional" two crusted apple pie and it can have a variety of fillings.

3. The entry pie must be submitted for judging in a disposable pie pan.

4. Recipe must be submitted with the entry for the pie and pie crust, printed on one-side of 8 1/2" x 11" paper. Recipe must list all ingredients, quantities, and the preparation instructions. Entrant's name, address, phone number, and exhibitor number must be printed on the back side of all the pages.

5. Refrigeration is NOT available at the Fair or PA Farm Show. Entries that require refrigeration after baking must indicate so in the recipe. Those entries will not be sold, auctioned, or otherwise distributed for consumption after the judging for food safety reasons. Note: The Solanco Fair will NOT accept any entries that require refrigeration (General Rule #4).

6. Judging will be based on the following criteria.

Flavor 30 points

Filling: consistency, doneness, moistness & flavor 25 points

Crust: color, flavor, texture, doneness 20 points

Overall Appearance 15 points

Creativity 10 points

First place winner is eligible for the 2009 PA Farm Show competition.

Prizes for the PA State Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Winners: 1st = $160; 2nd = $100; 3rd = $70; 4th = $40; 5th = $35

SPONSORS: The Pennsylvania Apple Marketing Program, The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, and the Pennsylvania State Associations of County Fairs.


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