Our Annual Apple Pie Contest is back!
Saturday, October 3, 2026 • Memorial Plaza, Pleasantville, NY
Every fall, our Apple Pie Contest transforms the market into a celebration of autumn and our market community. Regional farmers, talented bakers, and community members come together for what has become our signature culinary tradition. Come taste the best of autumn and celebrate our community’s incredible culinary talent.
Register for the Apple Pie Contest
Schedule
- 8:15–9:00 AM: Pie Drop-off
- 10:00–11:00 AM: Judging
- 10:30 AM: Live Music Begins with Bugs On A Log String Band
- 11:00 AM: Winners Announced at the Music Stage
- Immediately following the awards presentation: Pie sales begin
Times are subject to change at the Market’s discretion.
What Do I Need to Know?
Find full rules and answers to common questions here.
Where Do I Park?
There are 400 parking spots within 4 blocks of the Market.
Bakers: To improve turnover in the Memorial Plaza lot, please use a nearby lot instead. Click here for suggestions.
Pie fans: If the main lot is full, check here for other nearby options.
Questions or Comments?
Reach out to any of us. We’re happy to help and will get back to you as soon as we can!
- Shar Orlowsky — sorlowskypfm@gmail.com
- Yvonne Last — ylastpvillefarmersmarket@gmail.com
Apple Pie Contest Flyer
From the Baker’s Mouth
“Be bold and enter! It’s so much fun to bake and share it with your friends and community. Pro tip: do a trial run the week prior. You’ll work out any kinks and it is fun sharing pie with friends along the way!”
Julie — 2025, First Place, Traditional Two-Crust Pie
“I signed up right before the deadline with much encouragement from my husband. Friends and family have always told me that my crisps were excellent, but to be evaluated by professionals was really a special moment. I never thought I would win with so many participants; I even wore sweatpants to the judging because I was so confident that I wouldn’t place. If you’re unsure if you want to participate, I highly encourage you to enter — and make sure to dress like a winner that day because you never know!”
Lauren — 2025, Second Place, Apple Crisp
“Baking for the Pleasantville Apple Pie Contest is a true highlight of our year, a little like living in a Gilmore Girls episode. It’s wonderful rolling up our sleeves as a family, sharing laughter in the kitchen, and creating memories together. From start to finish, the contest is so well run and filled with friendly faces — it really is Pleasantville at its best.”
Olivia — 2023, First Place, Apple Crisp | Mark — 2024, First Place, Apple Pie
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