Join us for a pie baking class and DC State Fair fundraiser! Register here.

Spend an evening with the DC State Fair leaders assembling and baking your very own pie to take home

Celebrate the holiday season and support the DC State Fair in a sweet way with a pie workshop led by Maggie Downing, president of the DC State Fair Board of Directors and 2019 Blue Ribbon Winner!

You don’t want to miss this hands-on experience that includes demonstrations and guided skill-building to decorate your own pie. We will provide drinks and snacks and everyone gets to take their freshly baked apple or berry pie home to enjoy. Hone those pie baking skills just in time for Thanksgiving!

This event is made possible by Mess Hall, our 2025 DC State Fair Culinary Contest Sponsor.

All proceeds go towards making the 2027 DC State Fair possible, and free to attendees.

What’s included:

• Interactive demonstration and tips from a baking entrepreneur

• All ingredients including apple or berry pie filling and pie dough, and the finished product to take home and enjoy

• Red and white wine

• Beer from DC Brau

• Light bites

Details:

6:00 Welcome
6:15 Demonstration from Maggie
7:00 Decorate your pie - all tools and ingredients provided
7:30 Pies bake while you enjoy drinks and snacks, and chat with DC State Fair board members
8:30 Pies are cooled and packaged up to take home