Join us for a celebration of local food on our beautiful farm in Clayton, NC. Now a once a year tradition, the Pig + Pie features delicious, slow-smoked local pork, southern sides catered by Under the Oak Farm, entertainment for kids and adults alike, and -- of course -- the pie contest itself! This is also a rare opportunity to visit and learn about what we do at Chickadee Farms, which is usually closed to the public, with opportunities for both guided and self-guided tours.
Pie Contest details...what you're all waiting for!
- Sweet and Savory categories
- Judges begin tasting at 5:30 pm sharp
- Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd places for each category, as well as a special award and prize for Best Locally Sourced pie
- Savory pies get special prizes ;)
- Please source your ingredients as seasonally and locally as possible in the spirit of this celebration
Each year, we price ticket costs according to the budgeting of the party itself and as a fundraising opportunity for our next big project. We offer the donation option in addition to our ticket price because of how important you are -- you -- the farmer's market-goer, the CSA-subscriber, or the social media supporter. We depend on this greater community and flourish because of your trust, passion and help.
Last year, we built movable tunnels (which you can see in all their practical glory now!) with the funds raised from the P+P. This year, we plan to fund a more comprehensive apprenticeship program that will allow us to hire a full-time apprentice, including costs for housing, education, and extracurricular workshops/further learning opportunities. This year's apprentice, Spencer, has been an awesome help, and we need to make sure that we can continue the mutual exchange of labor, ideas, and local food passion between farmer and apprentice next year -- and 2019 is just around the corner, honestly!
Dinner will be properly served in full around 6:00 pm.
Parking is limited, so please carpool as much as possible.
Due to complicating factors, non-service animals are not allowed.
To Further Support our Farm and our Apprenticeship Program three additional options are available:
$30: Show our Apprenticeship Program some Love
$50: Help us Expand our Farm Library Resources. More knowledge is more better!
$100: Send our Apprentice to a Conference or Workshop. Invaluable opportunities to learn and network!