pumpkin pie eating

CONTEST

The town's finest compete to win the pie-eating crown! First entrant to finish his or her pie wins. (Full rules below.)

Contestants compete in four heats:

Adults 18 and up.

Rules

General Rules​

• Contestant must finish the pie, whipped cream, and crust to the judges’ satisfaction.

• No hands may be used.

• Contests must eat the entire pie and then stand up to be declared the winner.

• If the judges declare a tie, more than one person will be declared winner.

• You Heave, You Leave! (That is...if you get sick or appear to be getting sick, the judges may disqualify you at any time. It’s for your own good!)

• No one may compete without signing the participation agreement/waiver at Pumpkinfest on October 20.

• Contestants for ANY pie competition must have checked in at the contest table by 3pm on the day of Pumpkinfest, then report to the stage for the contest start.

• Online registration closes at 6 p.m., October 19. 

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Prizes

• The prize for each age group is a Phoenixville Pumpkinfest T-shirt and your own pumpkin pie to take home!

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Contest Registration

• Online registrations closes at 6 p.m., October 19, 2018.

• Limited number of walk-up registrations will be accepted on day of the event.

• All contestants must sign a waiver at the event indicating they understand that they participate at their own risk.

• Contestants for any pie competition must have checked in at the contest table by 3pm on the day of Pumpkinfest, then report to the stage for the contest start.

• Anyone can nominate Phoenixville civic and business leaders for the Phoenixville Gobbler, a special contest for our community's leaders. We will notify your nominee on your behalf. Nominate your principal, coach or other leader today! 

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