Van Doren beside the iron sign for The Inn at Taughannock Falls View Event → Sep 25 The Great Apple Pie Eating Contest With The Downtown Ithaca Alliance Friday, September 25, 2026 1:00 PM 1:30 PM The Bernie Milton Pavilion (map) Google Calendar ICS Competitors go head to head at the Bernie Milton Pavilion to see who can finish their pie the fastest, with medals for first, second, and third place. We hand out a fork, but how you eat it is up to you. Contestants need to sign up ahead of time. If you would rather watch than eat, the contest is free to attend and happens right in the middle of the apple harvest festival. LEARN MORE