The Agawam Historical Association will hold its annual Apple Pie Contest in October during its Autumn Open House at the Thomas Smith House.
The contest is open to the public (amateur bakers only, please) and entrants may use their own favorite recipe, using either a homemade or store-bought, full, top and bottom, double (rolled) crust. Fresh apples must be used; no store-bought fillings, tarts, or crisps are allowed. Pies must be baked in a 9” or 10” disposable pie plate and be at room temperature when delivered. No identification is allowed on the pie tin. Pies will not be returned.
Participants must register on or before Wednesday, 1 October 2025 by texting Katy at (413) 297-4967 or emailing 1855@agawamhistory.org. Pies must be dropped off by 12:30 pm on Saturday, 4 October 2025 at: Thomas Smith House, 251 North West Street, Feeding Hills, Mass.
Judging will begin at 1:30 pm by Don Anderson, Agawam Historical Association Board Member Emeritus; Sarah Curran, 2024 AHA Apple Pie Contest First Place Winner; and Agawam Mayor Christopher Johnson, who will judge entries on flavor, filling, crust and overall appearance, and creativity. The decisions of the judges are final. In addition to bragging rights, the first place winner will receive a blue ribbon and an apron hand-sewn by AHA board member Charlotte Fields.
The Agawam High School Marching Band will make their Smith House debut at noon and perform stand tunes and pieces from their 2025 field show, and local historian and “Whips of Westfield” author Bruce Cortis will be on hand during the open house to discuss the industry that powered the Westfield economy during the late 18th century.
Signed copies of the historical association’s new Images of America title, Around Agawam and Feeding Hills will also be available for purchase. The book features more than 200 historic photos depicting Agawam and Feeding Hills’ rich history. Proceeds from the sales of the book will benefit the Agawam Historical Association.
The National Register-listed Thomas Smith House and its preserved 1920s garage will also be open for tours.
This event is free and open to the public.