
07/05/2025
On Friday July 4th "WGH Talk" radio had exclusive access to the pie contest at "The 175th Marion County Fair."
The pie auction took place Friday 3-5pm in the picnic pavilion.
The auction was heard live on "WGH Talk" with hosts Scott Spears, Matt Morgan, Jessica Houser, and "40th Treasurer of the United States" Mary Ellen Withrow
The pie auction raised a total of $8,375 with $2,093.75 going to the fair. The average cost for a pie was $170.90 with the top pie bringing in $550. It was a peach two crust pie baked by Shae Neal, purchased by Ben Higgins Realty & Auction.
A total of 49 pies were entered.
"The Grand Champion Pie Award" and prettiest pie award went to Charlotte Benedict of Mount Gilead, Ohio with a pecan pie which brought in $125
The pie judge who wishes to remain anonyms said "she is very deserving of both awards"
Also a blackberry cherry pie was auctioned off in memory of the late Kenny Spafford who passed away June 28th at age 61. Kenny entered a pie every year in the pie contest. 100% of the proceeds from this pie will go to help cover the cost of Kenny's final arrangements. Jessica Houser purchased this pie for $500
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Our fair coverage was supported by POET
If you would like to hear the pie auction here is the link:
https://radioshows.net/WWGH/fair2025part4.mp3