Special Events | 2023 Piqua Market

Strawberry Jam Contest

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Is making jam your jam? The market will be hosting a Strawberry Jam Contest. Bring your berry creation to the Farmers Market by 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 8th to see how you stack up. Details on the contest can be found HERE.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest

Thursday, June, 29, 2023

Chocolate chip cookies come in so many different shapes, sizes and flavors. Do you have a secret family recipe that is the talk of the neighborhood? This is one of our most popular contests each year – We hope you will join us on Thursday, June 29. Details can be found HERE.

Cupcake Decorating Contest

Thursday, July 13, 2023

‘Fresh from the Farm’ is the theme of our annual Cupcake Decorating Contest. Bring six similarly decorated cupcakes to this annual contest on Thursday, July 13. Let your creativity wonder. Details can be found HERE.

Zucchini Bread Contest

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Zucchini is in abundant supply at this time of the year and most families have a a time-tested recipe for the BEST zucchini bread. Bring one loaf of bread to market. We cannot wait to see your creation. Details can be found HERE.

Salsa Contest

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Our annual Salsa Smackdown is the granddaddy of our contests at the Piqua Community Farmers Market. There are three categories: mild, hot and most unusual. Our judges always have a hard time figuring out the winner but they have a GREAT time judging! The details for our 11th annual Salsa Smackdown can be found HERE.

Biggest Tomato Contest

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Red, green or yellow – we are not picky about the color but we do care how much it weighs! Bring your home-grown beauty to this annual market contest. Each entry will be carefully weighed and may the biggest tomato win! This contest will take place on Thursday, September 7. Details about the Biggest Tomato Contest can be found HERE.

Apple Pie Contest

Nothing says fall like a delicious apple pie and this popular Piqua Farmers Market season-ending contest is always a good one! Bring your favorite pie on Thursday, September 28 and prepare for stiff competition! Details about the event can be found HERE.