A panoramic view of the crowd gathering to watch the big event, prior to the annual Apple Pie Eating Contest on Water Street in Downtown Excelsior, Saturday, Sept. 19.
Apple Pie Eating contestant Jim up-armors before the event's start during Excelsior Apple Day Saturday, Sept. 19, onstage on Water Street. Pie Eating Contest Rule No. 3: No hands or utensils can be used. Each contestant will consume the pie/turnover using solely their mouths.