Calling all dessert favorites for the 3rd annual Whitley County Harvest Moon Festival cook off
(Talk of the Town file photo by Jennifer Zartman Romano) The festive and tasty dessert above, by Oliver Bernstein, was last year's Whitley County Harvest Moon dessert cook off grand prize winner. Who will win in 2010? Do you have the recipe to win over the judges?
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
Do you have a unique take on apple pie? Maybe, when you think of fall, pumpkin is more your thing? Are friends smitten with your fall desserts?
Consider entering the Whitley County Harvest Moon Festival’s annual fall dessert cook off!
The third annual Whitley County Harvest Moon Festival dessert cook off contest will be held Saturday, October 16, beginning at 9:30 a.m. This year, the contest has been expanded to include any fall-themed dessert – that includes apple or pumpkin or anything that screams "fall!"
All participants must arrive at the dessert tasting tent on the Whitley County Courthouse lawn no later than 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning prepared to compete. Participants are asked to bring a $5 registration fee, a knife and a serving utensil and complete an official registration form.
A panel of community judges will evaluate the entries on overall taste, creativity and presentation. Judging will begin at 10 a.m. and winners will be announced at approximately 10:30 a.m. at the gazebo.
This year, participants need only bring one dessert.
Proceeds from the contest annually support local food pantries. This year, proceeds will be earmarked for Grace Lutheran Church's food pantry. Additionally, community members may provide donations the morning of the contest that will be given to the food pantry.
Coordinators of this year's Whitley County Harvest Moon Festival dessert cook off include Amanda Banks and Eddie Beagles.
To request a registration form in advance or for additional information, send an e-mail to: jennifer@talkofthetownwc.com