Sweet sensations: Pie eating contest, berry recipe challenge return to North Bend

Pie gorgers Chase Roeder and Tessa Lewis show their messy game faces at the 2011 cherry pie eating contest, which returns Saturday. - Seth Truscott/Staff Photo
Seth Truscott/Staff Photo
Pie gorgers Chase Roeder and Tessa Lewis show their messy game faces at the 2011 cherry pie eating contest, which returns Saturday.

August 10, 2012 · 9:58 AM

The 2012 Festival at Mount Si will again allow you to indulge your sweet tooth. Berry-filled events at this year’s event include the Burstin’ with Blueberries cooking contest, at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, and the cherry pie eating contest, 2:15 p.m. Saturday.

In the Twede’s cherry pie-eating competition, hungry competitors attempt to eat as many pies as possible in five minutes. Entrants will be divided into two age groups; age 5 to 12, and 13 and above. Those interested in competing are encouraged to register at 1 p.m. at the information booth on Saturday.

Blueberries galore

The Burstin’ with Blueberries dessert contest challenges cooks to come up with creative recipes.

First, second and third prize winners will each receive a trophy. The top contestant will also take home $25 cash and five pounds of blueberries from Bybee-Nims Blueberry Farm.

Those interested in entering one of their original creations can register at the information booth at 11:45 a.m. Judging begins at 12:30 p.m. and the winners will be announced at 1:15 p.m.

For details, visit http://www.festivalatmtsi.org/

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