Jane Dziezyk helps serve pie at the Pie Social. PHOTOS BY COLTON MCWILLIAMS/WIMBERLEY VIEW
Emmett Sklar brushes Freckles at the Pie Social event
The Von Gonten-White family shows their ribbons following their success in the Pie Judging Contest.
Westin Gibson takes a big bite of the pie at the Pie Social
Sue and Sahale Eubank compete in the pie eating contest.
Pie Social returns to their biggest event yet
The 30th almost annual Pie Social was held this past Saturday at the Wimberley Valley
Museum. This is always the largest fundraiser for the Museum.
Hosted by the Wimberley Institute of Cultures, this year’s pie social is thought to be the largest in the 30 year history.
There were 75 pies entered in competition and an equal amount that were brought in just to be sliced and sold. All of the pies were tasted without the nine judges knowing the names of who submitted.
Other attractions included Mini Equine 2U with their miniature horse and donkey and Freedom Canines, which brought service dogs. They captured the attention of all the children and adults alike. Speaking of pie eating, there was also a competition of pie eating between “Coach” Richard Smith, Ken Strange, Sue Eubank and Sahale Eubank with Coach taking the top pie eating honors. He finished his pie in record time even while the ladies ended up wearing most of theirs.
Pie Social Awards
Grand Prize Winner
Melissa Lemmon
Heavenly Chocolate Angel Pie
Fruit
1. Mandalin Sattler-Cypress Spice Apple Pie
2. Gary Barchfeld Blueberry Goat Cheese Pie
3. Gary Barchfeld Three Cherry Pie
Nut
1. Susie White Nonni’s Fancy CC Pecan Pie
2. Jack Von Gonten - Pecan Pie
3. Kate Von Gonten - Toffee Nut Pie
Cream/Custard
1. Melissa Lemmon Heavenly Chocolate Angel Pie
2. Kristin Harris - Blue-Nana Cream Pie
3. Marina Tropeano - Coconut Key Lime Pie
Specialty
1. Craig Park - Almond Joy
2. Lisa Gillespie - Chocolate, Butterscotch, Coconut Pecan Pie
3. Tracy White Von Gonten
Texas Hill Country Peach Cobbler Pie
Kids
1. Kate Von Gonten - Lemon Merinque Pie
2. Cy Anthony Kunz - Tollhouse Pie
3. Will Osbourne - Blueberry Coriander
Raffle Winners
MedSpa Gift Certificate – Suzanne Oliver
Wine Basket – Teresa Parenti
Antique Quilt – Rae W.
First Place Pie Auction Results
1st Place Fruit Pie - $50 Suzanne Oliver
1st Place Nut Pie - $75 Diane Stewart
1st Place Specialty Pie - $70 Chris D.
1st Place Kids Pie - $100 Tracy Von Gonten
Grand Prize Pie - $135 Suzanne Gordon