There were 46 entries in the 2012 Hilton Apple Fest Apple Pie Contest. In the Youth Division (up through age 16) the first place went to Claire Buck who won $50. Her pie was made of Cortland apples. Second place winner was Grace Muir who won $25 with a pie made of Cortland and Autumn Crisp apples.
In the Adult Division, first place was awarded to Betsy Forjone who won $100 with a pie made of Macintosh, Cortland and 20-Ounce apples. Second place winner was Lindsey Phillips who won $50 with her pie made of Granny Smith apples. Third place winner was Robin Taney who won $25. Her pie was made of Macintosh apples.
The judges tasted all pies and evaluated them for appearance, taste, and texture. The judges were: KB Cooper from radio station Legends 102.7; Blaine Crawford, who moved from Denver, Colorado a few weeks ago and became the new Pastor of Lakeview Community Church; Paul Marvin, someone who loves apple pies and has volunteered many hours to the Apple Fest; and Joe Sciortino of Sciortino Developers.
Volunteers were Mary Herring of Kendall, Janet Lincoln of Rochester, Becky Hibbard of Hilton, Kathy Enright of Rochester, Cheryl Miles of Hilton, and Joan Marvin of Hilton. The Apple Pie Contest Committee is Jane Mitchel of Spencerport and Linda Viney of Hilton.
