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8. Results of the contest will be posted in the 4-H Building. Ribbons and trophies will be
presented at 4-H Recognition on Sunday.
4-H Pie Contest (County Only)
The 4-H Pie Sale is a long standing tradition of the Woodbury County 4-H Program. .Pies
are judged during county fair on Saturday morning in the 4-H Building. Each pie is then
sold at auction. 4-H County Council Members, the Lips and Huggers, will be asking
fairgoers to donate to their pie buying. Individuals may also participate by bidding for a pie.
The money from the auction goes in to the 4-H pie fund to support Woodbury County 4-H.
The funds have supported such events as State 4-H Conference, 4-H Recognition Event,
County Awards, Insurance for 4-H members and leaders, and County Fair.
1.
Pies will be sold at an auction with the proceeds going to the Woodbury County 4-H
Fund to promote 4-H programs in the county. The 4-H Pie Auction will begin at
approximately 12:00 p.m. following the Bonus Sale in the Show Ring.
2.
Each 4-H club in Woodbury County is expected to participate and bring one (1) pie.
3.
A 4-H club member must bake the pie.
4.
Each pie will be a two-crust pie. No egg custard filling or uncooked dairy products.
Eggs may not be used in filling, but may be used in crust. Lattice crust is acceptable.
Pies must be unquestionably safe to be judged. Pie filling can be fresh fruit,
homemade canned or canned fruit. Make sure you seal the crust of the pie properly.
5.
Each pie will be in a disposable pan. When using an aluminum foil pan to bake pie,
start at a higher temperature for a short time and then reduce temperature.
6.
Bring the pie in a plastic bag labeled with a hangtag and recipes, both crust and filling,
attached. Recipes must be attached for safety purposes.
7.
4-H’ers have the option to have their entry conference judged. Written comments will
be given. Pies will be judged Saturday of the fair at 10:30 a.m. in the 4-H Exhibit
Building.
8.
A representative of the 4-H club is expected to present the pie at the auction.
9.
No premiums are paid for the pie contest.