Pam’s Pie Competition & Bake Sale

Revisit 2025

Now in its 18th year, Pam’s Pie Competition & Bake Sale is a cherished Art on the Avenue tradition—held in loving memory of our friend and Pie Crew leader, Pam Fitzgerald

A Slice of Community, Creativity & Giving

Whether you’re a young baker, a flavor pioneer, or just someone who loves pie, this is your chance to bake, donate, or devour something delicious—all while making a meaningful impact.

All proceeds from pie sales will benefit the Alexandria Women’s Domestic Abuse Shelter.

Event Details

3 Ways to Participate: 

1) Enter the Contest (rules & form below)

Bring your best shelf-stable pie (no cream, custard, pumpkin, or meringue) in a disposable 8–10” pan to the Pie Booth between 9:30–11:30 AM. Five fun categories to choose from—see below!

entry form

2) Donate a Pie

Not in the mood to compete? Just want to share your baking joy? Donate a pie (or bake good!) by dropping it off before noon and help raise money for a good cause.

3) Enjoy a Slice

Stop by the booth, grab a slice for $5, and savor something sweet for a great cause.

Contest Categories

  • Cutie Pies (Ages 11 & Under): Kid-made pies with grown-up help. Fun, sweet, and full of heart.

  • Rising Crusts: Teen Bakers (Ages 12–19): Independent entries from teens—no assistance allowed.

  • Timeless Taste: Classic Perfection: Traditional favorites baked to gold-medal standards.

  • Pie-oneering Flavors: Unusual, unexpected, and wildly delicious combos.

  • Pros of the Pastry: For professionals and past Pie Contest winners—refined and flavorful excellence.

Join the Pie Crew!

Want to get involved without baking? We need volunteers to:

  • Accept pie entries at the booth

  • Help judging run smoothly

  • Serve and sell slices to the hungry crowds

  • NEW: Hand out pie tins at the Del Ray Farmers Market on Saturday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 27

    To volunteer, email: pamspiecontest@gmail.com 

How to Enter

  • Register online or in person by October 4

  • Bake a shelf-stable pie in a disposable 8”–10” pan

  • Drop it off at Dairy Godmother (2310 Mount Vernon Ave) between 9:30–11:30 AM

  • Judging starts at 12:00 PM; winners announced throughout the day

entry form 
View Full Contest Rules

For questions or more information, email Questions? Email: pamspiecontest@gmail.com 

A 17-year tradition, Pam’s Pie Competition & Bake Sale is an important part of Art on the Avenue.

VIDEO:

The Perfect Double Thick Butter Crust…

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups Flour
1/4 cup Sugar
2 pinches of Kosher Salt
2 sticks Chilled Unsalted Butter
8 tablespoons Ice Water

IN MEMORY OF PAM FITZGERALD