Pie-Eating Contest
Sponsored by the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine
Keep your eyes on the pies!
The Blueberry Pie-Eating Contest is fun to try, and really fun to watch. Contestants are chosen by lottery. Ten registrants compete in four age groups: 7-10-year-olds, 11-14-year-olds, 15-18-year-olds, and adults. The Pie-Eating Contest begins at 11 a.m.
Registration
Rules are available at registration. Each contestant receives a T-shirt to wear during the contest, and a clean one to take home. Certificates are awarded. Of course, the greatest prize is the bragging rights!
2010 Winners
Contestants last year, 2010, were from Quebec and nine states: Maine,
California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New
Jersey, New York and Vermont.
Judges were Chris Loughlin, Machias town manager; Rebecca Irving, Machias attorney; and Doug Jones, chief executive officer of Down East Community Hospital. Frank Cassidy of Machias was contest coordinator.
Ages 7-10
1. Eli Hankins (Cooper)
2. Jordan Finlay (East Machias)
3. Emma Millner (Mt. Sinai, New York)
Ages 11-14
1. Alex Finlay (East Machias)
2. Bryce Stack (Merrimack, New Hampshire)
3. Elliot McBride (Westford, Vermont)
Ages 15-18
1. Tyler Warner (Cutler)
2. Chris Sarao (Whitneyville)
3. Seamus Gallager (Falmouth, Massachusetts)
Ages 19 to Adult
1. Jerry Crystal (Simsbury, Connecticut)
2. Nate Brainerd (Bangor)
3. Lynn Walker (Hollis, Maine)
