The Wimberley Institute of Cultures will host its annual Pie Social again on April 18 on the grounds of the Wimberley Valley Museum at 14068 RR 12.
The event will be held in partnership with the EmilyAnn Theatre Butterfly Festival. EmilyAnn will be releasing butterflies on the Theatre grounds and will feature several Pie Social pies and WIC will hold a special butterfly release at 12:30 p.m. at the Pie Social. Attendance is free with plenty of free parking available. All funds raised from pie and hot dog sales goes directly to the support of the Wimberley Valley Museum.
“This is a wonderful way for families and friends to spend the day together while supporting the Museum,” said organizers.
The family-friendly event will include live animal visits from Mini Equine 2 U and Freedom Canines, International, along with children’s games, a cornhole tournament, hot dogs and plenty of homemade pies.
The highlight of the day is the annual pie competition. Bakers will complete in five categories: cream, fruit, nut, savory (new this year) and children’s pies, baked by participants age 12 and under. Winners will be announced at 1 p.m. Immediately following the awards, the winning pies will be auctioned.
This year, guests can participate in a silent auction featuring the museum’s most popular Heritage Pies baked by former winners. The silent auction will end at 2 p.m. so pies can be collected soon after. A raffle will offer additional items and experiences throughout the afternoon.
The Pie Social is one of WIC’s annual fundraisers beginning in 1990. All proceeds go to supporting the maintenance and preservation of the Wimberley Valley Museum. Organizers say the event offers a chance for the community to gather and enjoy a tradition that harkens back to a simpler time.
“This is a wonderful way for families and friends to spend the day together while supporting the Museum,” said organizers.
For more information, visit the Wimberley Institute of Cultures at www.wimwic.org.
