Atlanta’s Pie Fest Opens Call for Entries to Bake-Off, Announces 2022 Judges

Adair Park Today, organizers of the annual Porches and Pies festival, has opened the call for bakers to compete in the 2022 bake-off. The bake-off is open to pastry chefs and home cooks presenting sweet and savory pies. Presented by MET Atlanta, the festival is planned for Saturday, September 24 from 12 to 5 p.m. 

​Pies entered in the bake-off will be judged by Chris Taylor and Paul Arguin, authors of The New Pie: Modern Techniques for the Classic American Dessert. Taylor and Arguin are winners of more than 500 baking awards (including the 2017 Best of Show Award at the National Pie Championships). Additional judges will be announced throughout the year.

Entry fees start at $10 and both home bakers and professional pastry chefs can visit www.porchesandpies.com for details and to enter.

The bake-off is returning following a two-year hiatus during the pandemic. The last bake-off in 2019 featured 44 sweet and savory pies from bakers across the metro Atlanta area. In addition to sampling entries in the bake-off, attendees can purchase mini pies from past Porches and Pies winners. The family-friendly event also offers an artist market, locally crafted beverages, and free kids activities.

About Adair Park Today, Inc.
Adair Park Today, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization representing the residents and business owners of Adair Park. The mission of the organization is to unify the neighborhood, help restore public works and services, and develop and implement a long term plan for Adair Park. Established in 1892, Adair Park is located along the Westside BeltLine Trail in southwest Atlanta