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Eastern States Exposition is pleased to host the KARO Corn Syrup “Perfect Pie Contest” and the Fleischmann’s Yeast Bake for the Cure® Contest. The competitions take place in the New England Center and entries must be brought “ready to judge” on the day of the contest. For complete information, contest rules and entry forms, see below, call the Marketing department at 413-205-5043 or email your request. Entry deadline: August 22, 2011.
Other contests are available through our Creative Arts Department:
NEW! Jams & Jellies
Domino Sugar Cupcake Contest
Photography Competition
Cake Decorating Contest
Perfect Pie Contest, sponsored by KARO®
Tuesday, September 20
Entry deadline: August 22, 2011
The makers of KARO® Corn Syrup invite you to develop a new pie recipe or perfect a family favorite and enter the "Perfect Pie Contest" at The Big E. Ingredients and preparation methods are wide open, from all types of fruit pies to fruit/cream or custard combos. Virtually any dessert pie is welcome using any type of crust.
Entries will be judged on: Taste 25% (flavor); Texture 25% (filling); Creativity 25% (originality); and Presentation 25% (appearance)
1st Place, $150; 2nd Place, $50; and 3rd Place, $25.
Each winner receives an
apron, ribbon and award certificate.
RULES
- Entries must be original and prepared with KARO® corn syrup (Light, Lite or Dark, 1/4 cup or more).
- Any type of crust may be used (refrigerated pastry, crumb or other).
- Any creative filling, presentation or flavor and ingredient combination is welcome.
- Judges' decisions are final.
- Entrants must be at least 18 years of age and a legal US resident to enter; limit one entry per person.
- Recipe, name, address, phone numbers and email address must be TYPED on an 8-1/2" x 11" sheet of paper and be submitted with entry. Attach proof of KARO Corn Syrup as an ingredient to recipe - package label, receipt or other.
- Recipes should list ingredients with measurements and step-by-step instructions as well as number of servings.
- You must be present to participate. All entries must be presented to the judges by the person submitting the recipe.
- All recipe entries become the sole property of ACH Foods (ACH). By participating, contestants agree that ACH may edit, adapt, copyright, publish and use any or all of them including for publicity, promotion, or advertising in any form of media, including websites, without compensation. This includes publishing winner names and city/state of residence, in any form of media, including websites, videos, photographs, etc., except where prohibited by law.
- The Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, incorrect or illegible recipe entries.
- Taxes on prizes are the responsibility of the winner. Contest is void where prohibited, restricted or taxed by law.
- Employees of Eastern States Exposition and ACH Foods, its affiliates, subsidiaries and immediate family members, and persons living in the same household of each, are not eligible to participate in this contest.
- The 2010 First Place KARO winner is not eligible to compete in 2011.
Entry Deadline is August 22, 2011
Bake For The Cure® Baking Contest, sponsored by Fleischmann's®
Thursday, September 22
Entry deadline: August 22, 2011
The 2011 Fleischmann’s Yeast contest comes with two ways to win…all in the spirit of breast cancer awareness. Bakers may enter any style yeast bread or any whole grain bread with at least 50% whole grains – or both! For every entry, Fleischmann’s Yeast will contribute $10 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Entries will be judged on flavor (40%), texture (20%), appearance (20%), and creativity (20%). Breast cancer awareness themes and decorations are encouraged.
Category 1 - Yeast Bread – 1st Place, $150; 2nd Place, $75; 3rd Place, $50.
Category 2 - Whole Grain Bread – 1st Place, $100; Runner-up, $50.
Any type of recipe may be submitted from bread or rolls to pizza or cakes. Recipes should contain at least 50% whole grains, such as whole wheat flour, rye flour, and/or other whole grain ingredients (oatmeal, flax seed, bran cereals, bulgur, etc.). All-purpose or bread flour should be limited to 50% or less of the flour in the recipe.
Each winner receives an apron, ribbon and award certificate.
Three Grand Prizes of $1,000 each will also be awarded by contest sponsor ACH Food Companies, Inc. (ACH). Based on the same judging criteria at the fairs and selected out of all first place winning recipes, ACH Test Kitchens will select one grand prize recipe in each U.S. region of participating fairs, divided as the Northern U.S., Central U.S., and Southern U.S. The three grand prize winners will be notified by January 31, 2012. Both categories’ first place winning recipes advance to grand prize judging.
RULES
- Entries must be original and baked with Fleischmann’s Yeast as an ingredient (RapidRise, Active Dry or Bread Machine Yeast).
- Submit a clear, typed recipe that matches your pre-baked entry. Be specific with recipe directions, measurements and sizes of pans, packages, cans, etc. Include your name, age and contact information. Winning recipes must be able to be successfully reproduced in the Fleischmann’s Yeast test kitchens to be considered for grand prizes.
- Entrants must be at least 18 years of age and a legal US resident to enter; limit one entry per category per person (one entry for Category 1 and one entry for Category 2).
- Judges' decisions are final.
- You must be present to participate. All entries must be presented to the judges by the person submitting the recipe.
- All recipe entries become the sole property of ACH Foods (ACH). By participating, contestants agree that ACH may edit, adapt, copyright, publish and use any or all of them including for publicity, promotion, or advertising in any form of media, including websites, without compensation. This includes publishing winner names and city/state of residence, in any form of media, including websites, videos, photographs, etc., except where prohibited by law.
- The Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, incorrect or illegible recipe entries.
- Taxes on prizes are the responsibility of the winner. Contest is void where prohibited, restricted or taxed by law.
- Employees of Eastern States Exposition and ACH Foods, its affiliates, subsidiaries and immediate family members, and persons living in the same household of each, are not eligible to participate in this contest.
Entry Deadline is August 22, 2011
