The City of Rochester is proud to announce the Inagural Rochester Hometown Picnic & Pies on Saturday, June 15, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Rochester Municipal Park. Old-school community fun picnic and the first-ever Rochester Blue Ribbon Baking Contest at 1:00 p.m. Bakers of all ages are invited to show off their sweet baking skills in the form of everyone’s picnic favorite, pies.
Pie Baking Contest
“For me, when someone says hometown, one of the things I envision is a freshly baked pie cooling in a window, probably a mulberry or rhubarb pie to be exact”, said Rochester Mayor Rob Ray. “With the longstanding family traditions in our community, I am sure there are some fabulous pie recipes that are truly hidden treasures on a 3”x5” card somewhere. Where else than a picnic to show off your pie baking pride? From the recipe passed down generations to a new creation, I am excited to see the baking skills of residents of all ages.”
The event is seeking adult and child bakers in three pie categories – fruit, nut and other. Bakers are asked to contribute two 9-inch pies – one for the judges, and one to be sold by the slice with proceeds benefitting Rochester area charities.
Bakers can sign up HERE and for more information, call 248-656-0060.
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