My Favorite Pie auction supports the Logan County Fair

[August 06, 2024]   After the chili cook-off on Saturday, August 3, the annual pie auction was held in the KC Pavilion to raise money for the Logan County Fair Foundation.

This year, there were a total of seven entries in the My Favorite Pie competition auctioned off by auctioneer Ty Tucker.

The first pie up for bidding was Judy Smith’s first place apple pie, which was purchased for $600 by a donor who wished to remain anonymous.

Next up for bidding was Darlene Crider’s second place almond cherry pie which was purchased for $150 by Lyle and Phyllis Read.

Crider’s third place pecan pie was purchased for $425 by “Nibs,” who was representing Larry Stanfield.

Carlene Carter’s fourth place peach pie was purchased for $250 by Lincoln Land Catering. Her fifth place pecan pie was purchased for $325 by the folks at Elkhart Station.

Stephen Elkin’s sixth place candy apple pie was purchased for $400 by Elkhart Station.

The final pie up for bidding was Carter’s seventh place pineapple pie was purchased for $145 by Ritchhart’s Petting Zoo

Tucker thanked everyone who purchased pies and said he looks forward to seeing everyone next year.

The money raised by the pie auction helps maintain the Logan County Fairgrounds. Not only do the generous bidders help keep the fairgrounds looking nice, but they also get to eat some delicious pie, which is a win-win situation for all.

[Angela Reiners]