Calling all local pie-bakers.

A community-wide fresh fruit pie baking contest is set for Saturday Aug. 27 at our local Farmers Market. There will be three age divisions for this contest – youth (17 & under), adult (18-49) and senior (50 & over). Pie submissions must be fresh fruit pies only; no tarts, crisps, creams, meringues, pumpkins, custards.

Pies can be dropped off, at the market beginning at 9:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (NOTE: no pies will be

accepted after 11:45 a.m.), with judging commencing at noon. Awards, certificates and ribbons

will be handed out to the winning participants. The Maple Valley Farmers Market is located

at Rock Creek Elementary School – 25700 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road SE. For more information or to obtain a registration Form, please visit www.maplevalleyfarmersmarket.