The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

WAITSBURG-Waitsburg's Annual Pioneer Fall Festival is just around the corner and that means it is time for the 5th Annual Laurette McCaw Pie Baking Contest and fundraiser to take place Sept.15 from 1-3p.m. at the Bruce House Museum in Waitsburg.

Three age groups can compete for the best pie: up to 12years old, 13-18 years old, and over 19 years old. Three judges will decide who takes the prizes and bites and slices will be sold for tastings for the People's Choice award.

Participants must make two pies; one for tasting, and one to be auctioned off at the silent auction. This year's event...