This was a special day for three of the best pie bakers in and around Georgetown and Lexington, Ky. Points have been accumulating since the first contest in Feb. 2013 each month through July 4, 2013, and the winners are First place: Barbara Harper-Bach, Lexington, second place: Page Prewitt, Lexington and third place: Boris from Sam’s Restaurant in Georgetown, Kentucky.

First, Second and Third Place winner in Red State Barbecue fruit pie contest!

Kentucky Proud Rhubarb Pie..fresh rhubarb, strawberry extract and strawberry jam are the secret ingredients in this “spring tonic” offering.  Second place at Red State Barbecue Fruit Pie contest June 26, 2013.

This Fresh White Peach Ice Box pie was my favorite of the three! Made with melted marshmallows, whipping cream and fresh peaches in a fabulous graham cracker crust…mmmmm. Third place at Red State Barbecue Fruit Pie contest June 26, 2013.

May 2013: 1st and 2nd in Chess Pie Contest at Shanghai Express – Georgetown KY

Apr 2013: 1st and 3rd in Cream Pie Contest at Sam’s Truck Shop – Scott County, KY

March 2013: 3rd Place in Savory Pie Contest Georgetown, KY

Feb 2013: 1st and 2nd in Open Pie Contest at Fava’s Restaurant – Scott County, KY