Loveland’s 150th Anniversary Pie Bake-Off

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Whisking Up 150 Years of Sweet Tradition

Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 2 p.m.

Loveland City Hall

A Slice of History

Got a pie that could make Grandma nervous? A crust so flaky it should come with a warning? Then roll up those sleeves, dust off that rolling pin, and join the tastiest showdown of the sesquicentennial!

We’re celebrating 150 years of Loveland the best way we know how… with butter, sugar, and a little friendly competition. To register, please click here

The Filling (Details)

Don’t be afraid to take whisks in the pie baking competition. The pie bake-off is open to bakers of all ages and skill level. Entries will be judged in the following categories:

• Fruit Pie
• Non-Fruit Pie
• Youth Category

Pies will be evaluated on appearance, crust, filling, and overall flavor.

Not a baker? No Problem. Come enjoy the event and sample pies by the spoonful- free of charge.

The Crust of the Matter (Rules)

Do you have what it takes to rise to the occasion?

• One entry per baker.
• Each entry must include two pies–one for judging and one tasting.
• Entries must be in the name of the baker.
• A typed recipe with a list of ingredients and directions is required. Strictly for the judges, we won’t share or keep your recipe.
• Pies must be brought in disposable bakeware.
• Pies must be dropped off at City between 11 and 11:30 a.m.
• No refrigeration or heating once pies are dropped off.
• Pies may not contain raw or uncooked eggs.
• All contest rulings are final.
• Register by May 1 to claim your place at the table!
• No entry fee-just a pie worth talking about.

As Easy as Pie (Judging Criteria)

Our judges will be looking for:

• Eye-catching appearance
• That perfectly flaky crust
• Delicious well-balanced filling
• Overall flavor that makes us say, “just one more bite!”

Sweet Rewards

What’s at stake? Glory. Honor. Pie-fueled fame. And yes… some pretty sweet prizes too!

The Final Slice

Family recipe? Secret ingredient? A bold new creation? We want it all. Join us as we celebrate 150 years of Loveland-one slice at a time.

Bake like it’s 1876…or at least like you mean it.

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

William Ramsey

• BRS Insurance

James Loveland Heritage

• Professional Cabling Solutions
• Time Savers Heating and Cooling

Samuel Butterworth

• McCluskey Chevrolet Buick GMC
• St. Columban
• Choice One Engineering
• General Electric Credit Union
• JK Meurer
• Loveland City Schools
• Ready to Roll Moving
• Strauss and Troy

John O’Bannon

• Washing Systems
• Duke Energy
• Paxton’s and Ramseys
• Image Cleaning
• Hometown Café / Loveland Catering
• Majors Enterprises
• Kenwood Dealer Group
• Ford Development
• NeedLites.com
• Burgess and Niple
• Tufts Schildmeyer
• Epiphany United Methodist Church
• The Lodge Retirement Community / Lodge Nursing and Rehab
• RP Diamond

Nancy Ford Cones

• Loveland Lifestyle
• Bethel Murdoch Presbyterian / Loveland Presbyterian
• BCM Inks
• Blooms and Berries
• Loveland Museum Center
• The Henry P. Thompson Company
• Pelton Environmental Products
• T-Mobile
• Craftsman Electric
• Whistle Stop Clay Works
• Independent Energy Consultants
• Ellis Maintenance and Blasting
• Plaid Room Records

Special Sponsorship 

• Alley Boutique

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