The Mansonville Public Market Harvest Festival First Annual Apple Pie Contest
On Saturday, September 30, the Mansonville Public Market held its first annual Apple Pie Contest as part of the Harvest Festival in Mansonville. Participants were invited to submit a homemade pie and to join Tracy Clark won the “people’s choice pie ribbon” for her homemade apple pie. in the delicious fun.
An idea born in the creative mind of Gwynne Basen who organizes the market, the new initiative was an instant success.
“We had to put this together quickly this year,” explained Gwynne. “In future years, we will get the word out sooner and I believe that even more Potton bakers will take part in the fun.”
Eight home cooks proudly produced a variety of apple pie creations, each adding their own personal touch. The celebrity judge was local restaurateur, Allan Guilbault, who sampled each pie looking for the perfect apple filling. Before long, Lois Landry was awarded first prize by the judge with Tracy Clark receiving the people’s choice vote.
The pies were auctioned off following the competition with close to $100 raised for the Partage/share Volunteer Centre (CABMN) Food Bank.
“It was tons of fun,” shared Basen. “I am so grateful to all who participated, donated prizes, judged and supported the event,” she said. Raising some money for the food bank was an added bonus!”
The Mansonville Public Market welcomes artists, artisans, agricultural producers and more to join the market and take advantage of the picturesque site located in front of the beautiful round barn in the center of the town.
The market is open from 9 a.m. until
p.m. every Saturday until 1 Thanksgiving. Come and support your local producers! For more information contact: 450-292-0732. abbondanzafarm@gmail.com www.abbondanzafarm.com