Enter the Gladstone Community Festival Pie Contest!
Do you have a famous pie recipe that family and friends rave about? Now’s your chance to show it off! The Gladstone Community Festival Pie Contest invites bakers of all ages and skill levels to compete for the title of “Best Pie in Gladstone.” Bring your best recipe, share your baking talents, and be part of one of the sweetest traditions at the Festival!
Event Details
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Location: Max Patterson Park, Gladstone
Check-In: 11:00 AM | Judging Begins: 1:00 PM
Who Can Enter?
- Open to all community members — individuals, families, and groups.
- Pies must be fruit-based, no dairy allowed (due to lack of refrigeration at event)
- Entries must be homemade. (No store-bought pies, please!)
How It Works
- Each participant must provide one whole pie for judging.
- A panel of local judges will taste and score pies on flavor, appearance, and creativity.
- Attendees will also get a chance to vote for a People’s Choice Award
- Winners will be announced during the Festival and awarded prizes!
How to Register
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Complete the Pie Contest Registration Form by July 18, 2026.
Space is limited, so don’t wait to sign up!
Questions
- If you have questions, please contact: CommunityFestival [at] ci.gladstone.or.us (CommunityFestival[at]ci[dot]gladstone[dot]or[dot]us)
The City of Gladstone is proud to partner with U.S. Bank to bring the Pie Baking Contest to this year’s Gladstone Community Festival.