Have your apple pie announced as the “Best in Santa Cruz County and the Pajaro Valley” on Wednesday, September 13, opening day of the Santa Cruz County Fair.
Entry deadline for the 41st Annual Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau Apple Pie Baking Contest is Tuesday, September 5 (postmarked no later than 11:59 p.m. September 5, 2017)
The Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau Apple Pie Baking Contest is held on the opening day of the Santa Cruz County Fair, Wednesday, September 13. 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 a part of the annual Santa Cruz County Fair sponsored 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.
The 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
Prizes besides your very own Bragging Rights are: First Place $50, Second Place $40, Third Place $30 for each division and Best of Show $50. Ribbons will be awarded for the first three places in each division as well as for Best of Show.
Don’t delay; get your entry form in today!
