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Pie Baking Contest - CANCELLED

Our mid-summer outdoor extravaganza will continue as planned, however, the pie baking contest has been cancelled.

Before baking your pie, please keep the following guidelines in mind:

  • All pies are to be homemade, with a homemade double crust.
  • Pie filling must be fruit based. No cream/custard pies.
  • Recipe must accompany the pie.
  • Pie should be baked in a disposable pie plate. 
  • Contestants pre-register online on or before July 19, 2026.
  • Contestants are asked to bring pies to the library's patio promptly at 5:00pm when the outdoor event begins.
  • Judging will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Winners will be announced following the judging with ribbons and prizes awarded.

The contest is part of our mid-summer outdoor extravaganza with games, music, a food truck, and more!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Program--Adults |

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Phone: 978-623-8400
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