The Cville Pie Fest returns on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center.
The festival gives attendees a chance to sample pies and offers bakers awards for the best pies in Charlottesville.
WTJU 91.1 FM and the center team up to present the fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Pie Fest is such a joy-filled, good natured competitive contest,” said Marijean Oldham, a 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 contest.
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
- Patrick Evans of Marie Bette Café and Bakery
Pies will be judged on flavor, presentation, crust and originality/traditionality, and prizes will be awarded to winning pies.
“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.
During the festival, public pie tasting will take place 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by live funky R&B from E.J. & ‘Em from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Attendance is free, but pie tastings cost $10 for three pie samples.
Bakers should register their pie(s) by Oct. 15.
The heritage center is located at 233 4th St. NW.
More information about the event and pie contest details are online at CvillePieFest.com.
About the beneficiaries
This is a fundraiser event for WTJU 91.1 FM and the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center.
WTJU 91.1 FM has been part of the University of Virginia since its first broadcast in 1957. WTJU is a community radio station that enriches the culture of Virginia, extends the educational mission of UVA, and brings people together through excellent music and conversation. Its operations also encompass WXTJ 100.1 FM Student Radio, CharlottesvilleClassical.org and Virginia Audio Collective podcasts.
The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center’s mission is to honor and preserve the rich heritage and legacy of the African American community of Charlottesville/Albemarle and to promote a greater appreciation for and understanding of the contributions of African Americans and peoples of the Diaspora.
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