Submit a Pie 

BECOME A CONTESTANT

We are currently accepting entry applications for commercial, home chef and student bakers. There will be judging for the best overall pie, best fruit pie, best cream pie and more. Details on judging criteria and specific award categories can viewed below.  We’ll also have a People’s Choice Award selected by festival attendees.

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Commercial Bakers

We are now accepting 20 commercial Arkansas bakers on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Commercial bakers must be an owner/operator or authorized representative of an-Arkansas based restaurant, café, bakery, pie shop or business that sells pies on a professional basis to the public.  Must be a licensed Arkansas business to qualify.

non-commercial bakers

We are now accepting entry applications for home chefs who are 18 or older and who bake for enjoyment and not for commercial resale purposes.  Non-commercial bakers must be an Arkansas resident.

Student Bakers

We are now accepting entry applications for student bakers who are under the age of 18 and who bake for enjoyment and not for commercial resale purposes.  Student bakers must be an Arkansas resident.

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