The Wimberley Annual Pie Social saw another successful day on Saturday, April 22 at the Wimberley Valley Museum grounds.
This event began in 1990 when a small group of men and women of the Wimberley Valley assembled at the Dobie House on Old Kyle Road near Wimberley Square to provide the community with an old fashioned “pie social.” Now having moved to the Museum, it is an annual family event offering pie slices for sale from home-made pies along with hot dogs, musical entertainment, a competitive Pie Baking Contest and, of course, the Pie Eating Contest. All of this raises money for the Wimberley Valley Museum.
The Pie Eating competition was won this year by Doug McLean from Mini Equine 2U — but not without stiff competition by Emma Leon, Siena Reece and Lauren DeYoung. Competitors have already started signing up for next year.
A main part of the Pie Social is the competitive Pie Baking Contest. This year’s line-up of pies put the judges to the test to select winners in each of the categories. The winners are listed below.
Grand Prize Winner
1. Videll Keys with Haupia Pie (Hawaiian Coconut)
Fruit Pie Winners
1. Libby Russell with Libby’s Star Spangled Apple Cinnamon Pie 2. Wayne Vincent with Berried Treasure Pie 3. Cassandra Winsett with Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Nut Pie Winners
1. Candy Fore
with Martha’s Pecan Pie 2. Craig Park with Pecan Sandie Pie 3. Lisa Palmer with Sweet Potato Pecan Pie
Cream/Custard Pie Winners
1. Kate Von Gonten with Lemon Meringue Pie 2. Katelyn Vincent with When Life Gives You Lemons Pie 3. Marina Roche with Pride of Texas Grapefruit Cream Pie
Specialty Pie Winners
1. Videll Keys with Haupia Pie (Hawaiian Coconut) 2. Videll Keys w i t h Summer Strawberry Lemon Pie 3. Steve D. Youngblood with German Chocolate Brownie Pie
Kids Pie Winner
1. Will Osborne with Lavender Apple Pie Keys led the way, earning ribbons for first and second place in the Specialty Pie category, also winning the Grand Champion with her Haupia Pie. Along with her three ribbons, she took home a $50 gift certificate to Kiss the Cook.
“Thanks also to our other attractions, our local Radio Station (KWVH 94.3) did a live broadcast during the event, Mini Equine 2U had their miniature horse and donkey and the Freedom Canines brought their wonderful service dogs,” said Debra Billups, board member for the Wimberley Institute of Cultures. “They captured the attention of all the children and adults alike. Between hot dogs, kid’s games and pie eating, everyone had fun.”
The Wimberley Valley Museum is operated by WIC to foster interest in the historical, architectural, natural and cultural resources of the Wimberley Valley through educational and social programs. Using the Museum, WIC can help to educate the public on the history and prehistory of the Wimberley Valley area. Admission to the museum is free. The museum is open every Friday, the first Saturday of the month and by appointment Monday through Thursday.
