Londonderry News

The 20th annual Mack’s Apples Pie Contest is getting closer! Located at the Mack’s Apples farm stand on Mammoth Road, this years contest will be held on February 20th.

The contest consists of two types of apple pies, traditional and non traditional. The traditional pies must contain two crusts and have apple pie filling. The non traditional pies must be made with mostly apples, but can contain additional ingredients such as nuts, other fruits, and creams. The term “apple pie”, as it relates to the contest, can be interpreted as creatively as desired by contestants.

Contestants must be at least 14 years of age. They may also not work in commercial bakeries or restaurants and may not be employees of Mack’s Apples.

Pies need to arrive in the ready-to-eat form. The pies, and their recipes, must be at the Farm Stand by 1:30 PM. Judging will begin promptly at 2 PM.

Preregistration is required and can be done by calling Mack’s Apples prior to the contest. Please call 434-7619.

One of last year's winners was very surprised to have won first place.

Last year’s event was very successful with a total of 57 pies. There were 30 non traditional pies, and 27 traditional. To read more about last year’s contest and listen to the announcement of last years winners, go to Cold Packing House, Warm Pies.

To view more pictures from last year’s contest, go to the Londonderry Hometown Online News Darkroom.