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Event Thu Oct 02 2008
Pie You Can Believe In
What's more American than apple pie? Nothing, as far as the Friends of Holstein Park are concerned. On Sunday, Oct. 19, the organization hosts its fourth annual Bucktown Apple Pie Contest in the Holstein Park Field House, 2200 N. Oakley Ave.
If you want to get in on this "clash of the pie tins" (their pun, not mine), all you need is a killer pie recipe and $15 -- register here. Your pie will be judged on appearance, taste and texture by a panel of chefs, restaurateurs and gourmands, including chefs Gale Gand of Tru and Koren Grieveson of Avec.
It is, however, free to just attend the event. which runs from 2pm to 5pm. Sample the contestants' pies, enjoy live entertainment and kids' games, and bid in a silent auction. The proceeds of the event fund park programs and field house renovations.