Passing the Pie-Plate to Promote the Park

Lust for Crust

6th Annual Bucktown Apple Pie Contest at Holstein Park

CHICAGO, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by Friends of Holstein Park:

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WHAT:  The 6th Annual Bucktown Apple Pie Contest is a fierce competition between 150 bakers in front of a panel of celebrity judges, including Gail Gand, and foodies for the coveted blue ribbon.  Non-bakers can put their own taste buds up against the judges' by purchasing slices of the entries.  Other attractions will include live bluegrass music, by Tangleweed, along with square dancing and a silent auction.  Children can enjoy pony rides, arts and crafts, face painting and a bounce-house.  Visit www.bucktownapplepiecontest.com.

WHY:  An urban country fair by the Friends of Holstein Park to raise much-needed funds for park programming and improvements.  All proceeds support Holstein Park.

WHERE:  Holstein Park, 2200 N. Oakley Ave., Chicago, IL  60647

WHEN:  October 10, 2010, 2:00-5:00 pm

HOW:  Admission to the event is free.  Contestants pay $15 to enter a pie for judging.  Visit www.bucktownapplepiecontest.com.

WHO:  A collaborative community fundraising effort between the Friends of Holstein Park, Whole Foods, Bucktown Community Organization, Alderman Scott Waguespack - 32nd Ward, Printwell and Metropolis.

SOURCE Friends of Holstein Park