2026 Apple Pie Contest & Application

Taste NY showcases agricultural and artisanal products throughout New York State. The contest winner will be announced on Taste NY Todd Hill and CCEDC social media.

Please submit the following information toToddHillEvents@cornell.edu

1. Your name
2. Business name if different from above
3. Home Processor or Commercial Kitchen Address (Street, City, State, ZIP)
4. Contact email and phone
5. NYS Home Processor or 20-C license documentation (###, issue date)

To apply for a New York Home Processors license: agr.sm.HPRegistrations@agriculture.ny.gov

To apply for a New York 20-c Food Processing license: 
https://agriculture.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2025/06/fs
303.pdf

 

Pies should be brought to Farm & Home Center no later than 11:30 am on the day of the Fall Festival, located at 2715 Route 44, Millbrook, NY.

If you wish to enter the contest but cannot deliver the pie on Saturday 10/3, arrangements can be made to deliver on Friday 10/2 by 4 pm, and 
the pie will be stored overnight and brought out for judging.

Contestants are not required to be present; the winner and runner-up will be contacted after judging on Saturday 10/3/26. Contestants who are present may be asked for photo opportunities.

For further information, please contact Lachele at 845-677-8223 x 136 or for quickest response, email ToddHillEvents@cornell.edu

Event: Sat, October 3,2026 Time: 12:30 PM

Location: Farm & Home Center, 2715 Route 44, Millbrook, NY 12545
Contestant Information:

Application Deadline: September 21, 2026 Pie Due: 11:30 am on 10/03/26. Friday 10/02 delivery by 
4PM may be arranged.

Owner’s Name:  

Business/Vendor Name:  

Home Processor/Commercial Kitchen Address:                      

Contact Email:                      

 Phone:  

NYS Home Processor or 20-C License #:            
Issue Date:  

Pie Information
Apple Variety:              

NY Orchard Name:

Pie Size:    9-in    10-in      

NYS Agricultural Products Used:

 

Vendor Signature:   

 

Date:         

 

Vendor Printed  Name:                    

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATIONS & ELIGIBILITY
o Applicants are a New York resident or New York-based business.
o Proof of NYS Home Processors or 20-C license is attached (license/documentation number and issue 
date required).
o Certificate(s) of insurance (COIs) is required. Please contact your agent.
o Ingredient list including allergens is attached.
o Pie is 9 or 10 inches and shows New York-grown apples.
Please email ToddhillEvents@cornell.edu with your application and forms, no later than September 21, 2026.