Cville Pie Festival to celebrate deliciousness and community on Sat, Oct 19
By WTJU
Date: 10/19/2024
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
WTJU 91.1 FM and the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center are pleased to announce the 2024 Cville Pie Fest will take place on Saturday, October 19, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. at the Jefferson School African-American Heritage Center, 233 4th St NW.
“Pie Fest is such a joy-filled, good natured competitive contest,” said Marijean Oldham, one founder of the fan-favorite event. “And the talent of the pie bakers never fails to impress!”
Anyone who bakes pie can submit their best entrees to the Pie Festival. Pies will be judged on flavor, presentation, crust, and originality/traditionality, and prizes will be awarded to winning pies. Bakers should register their pie(s) by October 15, 2024 at CvillePieFest.com.
Esteemed judges of this year’s contest include: Rachel de Jong of Cou Cou Rachou, Gerry Newman of Albemarle Baking Company, Pastor Lehman Bates, pie enthusiast, of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Nakesha White of Royalty Eats, and Patrick Evans of Marie Bette Café and Bakery.
During the festival, public pie tasting will take place 10a.m. – 1p.m. followed by live funky R&B from E.J. & ‘Em from 1 p.m.– 2 p.m. This is a fundraiser event for WTJU and JSAAHC. Attendance is free, but pie tastings cost $10 for three pie samples.
“WTJU enriches the culture of Virginia and brings people together. We’re excited to work with Marijean and the African-American Heritage Center to celebrate our community through food and music. Plus, we just love pie,” said Nathan Moore, general manager of WTJU.
More information about the event and pie contest details are online at CvillePieFest.com.
