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Face-First into Fall: Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest

Contestants of all ages competed to see who could eat a piece of pie the fastest with their hands behind their backs. Pies from the pie baking contest were utilized for this competition. Committee member Liz McKelvey organized this event, and Dairy Queen of Barnesville sponsored it. Judges were Jeff Miller, Lynn Spizenski and Mike Potter.

Pie Eating Contest Winners

Ages 5-8

  • 1st Piper DeGraza, Wheeling
  • 2nd Maylynn Cunningham, Barnesville
  • 3rd Hudson DeGraza, Wheeling

Ages 9-15

  • 1st Jordy Kubat, Barnesville
  • 2nd Mia Cunningham, Barnesville
  • 3rd Kason Keiger, Barnesville

Ages 16-Adult

  • 1st Stephen Rodgers, Cambridge
  • 2nd David Wagner, Barnesville
  • 3rd Steve Ritchie, Stowe

Last year’s Grand Champion, Stephen Rodgers, won his age division again this year. When the three first-place winners went up against each other, Jordy Kubat was a bit faster, capturing the 2026 Grand Champion title.

Grand Champion Pie Eater Jordy Kubat ©Barnesville Area News Company
Contestants are eager to get started. ©Barnesville Area News Company
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