Submit your homemade, standard-sized apple pie by 3:00 PM CT on 7/11/2026 for judging on taste, crust, appearance, and presentation.
All Ages Welcome!
How It Works
- Bring your homemade apple pie to AMERICON.
- Check-in at the designated pie table between 12:00 – 3:00 PM.
- Judging begins at 3:00 PM.
- Winners announced at 6:00 PM on the main stage
Entry Requirements
- One apple pie per entrant.
- Pie must be homemade.
- Entrants must be 21+ with a valid government ID to win alcohol prizes.
- Limited to the first 25 entries.Judging Criteria
Judging will be conducted by a panel of Journeyman judges on:
- Taste
- Crust
- Appearance
- Overall Presentation
Judges simply taste and choose:
- Best Overall Pie -Â O.C.G. Apple Cider Liqueur + $100 Gift Card
- Most American Pie -Â $50 Gift Card
- Most Creative Pie -Â $25 Gift Card