Competition Rules

PIE BAKING COMPETITION

Entry Fee: $15 per pie

Rules

  1. All contestants must pre-register for the Pie Baking Competition.

  2. Entries must be sweet pies only. No meat or savory pies will be accepted.

  3. Each contestant may enter one pie flavor only.

  4. Each contestant must submit three (3) identical pies of the same flavor. This allows our judges to evaluate consistency and ensures the winning recipe can be successfully recreated if selected for the Common Tart October menu.

  5. All pies must be made completely from scratch, including the crust.

  6. All pies must be submitted in disposable pie tins. Pie tins will not be returned.

  7. Each entry must include:

    • The name of the pie

    • A complete ingredient list

    • The full written recipe

    Entries submitted without a complete recipe will not be eligible for judging.

  8. Pies will be judged on:

    • Taste

    • Creativity

    • Overall Presentation

  9. The competition is open to bakers of all ages and skill levels. There will not be a separate youth division.

  10. Contestants must arrive for pie check-in between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM at the indoor event space. Contestants MUST remain at the table to slice and serve samples to those who have purchased a “Tasting Ticket” after the judges have viewed all pies in their original presentation. These samples will be judged in the hopes to win “People’s Choice”

  11. Winners will be announced at 12:30 PM.

  12. Awards will be presented for:

  • 🥇 First Place — $250 - Grand Champion

  • 🥈 Second Place — $150

  • 🥉 Third Place — $75

  • 🏆 Best Crust Award — $50

  • 🎨 Prettiest Pie Award — $50

  • ❤️ People's Choice Award — $50

  1. The Grand Champion's pie will be featured on the Common Tart menu during the month of October. By entering the competition, contestants agree that Common Tart may use the winning recipe for this promotion.

  2. Common Tart reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments to the winning recipe or design as needed for consistency, quality, ingredient availability, and large-scale production while maintaining the original spirit and flavor of the pie.

  3. Contestants must be present to win.

  4. Common Tart employees (past or present) and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate.

Helpful Tip

Common Tart is known for our signature all-butter pie crust. While not required, contestants who choose to use an all-butter crust may have an advantage when it comes to flavor and craftsmanship.

Any additional questions : commontart@yahoo.com

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