Rules & Regulations

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The Orcas Island Community Picnic Pie Baking Contest will occur on Friday July 3, 2026, on the Village Green.

Contestants must pre-register in order to enter the contest. Registration the day of the contest is not permitted. A $25 entry fee is required for each type of pie entered by each contestant. 100% of all fees and donations go towards the Fourth of July fund.

Registration form is due by Friday, June 26 at 5pm.

You can email or drop off your registration at the Chamber office (dropbox outside).

Any type of pie is welcomed: blueberry, rhubarb, buckeye, single crust, double-crust, pecan . . . anything except savory meat pies. That’s why there’s a chili cook-off!

Additional Rules:
- Pies must be baked from scratch (no store-bought crust!) and based in a 9” – 10” pie plate/pan. Each pie must include a cover.
- Contestants must prepare two pies of each type entered and can enter up to three types of pie.
- Ice cream and whipped cream may be served as an accompaniment.
- The Chamber will provide plates, bowls, and forks or spoons for serving.
- Contestants will serve their own product. Contest is open to bakers of any age.

Contestants must have the following at their tables for use while serving:
- Hand sanitizer
- Disinfectant spray for surfaces (e.g., Lysol, bleach and water, etc.)
- Plastic gloves (for serving)

Entries will be judged in the following categories:
- Best in Show (appearance, crust, flavor, density of filling)
- Overall Appearance
- Best Crust
- Most Creative
- Wildcard

Contestants are to arrive with their entries at 1:30pm. Judging will occur between 2-3:30pm or until there is no more pie to be served. Winners will be announced at 4pm or upon the conclusion of the first musical act.

Voting will conducted by a panel of judges (Best in Show) with the winner of each category determined by vote of community picnic attendees who pay to try the fare.

Prizes will be awarded to the top choice in each category.

This chili cook-off is for islanders who just want to have fun and be recognized for their superb culinary skills. Let your hair down (but wear a hat!!!)! Dress up, wear a costume, just have a good time! Shake and bake, Orcas.

*Contest occurs rain or shine.*