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April 20, 11:49 AM

Al Roker at the Great American Pie Show

Branson's Great American Pie Show is this weekend. Rain or shine, the 12 finalists are invited to present their pies at the show on April 24 & 25, 2009.

My favorite "pie" is a blackberry cobbler, served warm with vanilla icecream. Available in downtown Branson, the good old-fashioned pie and cobbler is available at the Farmhouse Café on Main Street.

Listed as one of Branson's ten best restaurants, the Farmhouse on Main Street is a favorite of locals and returning vacationers.

If coconut cream pie makes you happy, try Ruby Lenas for lunch. Bransons best coconut cream pie Ruby Lena's Tea Room and Antiques.

Branson's Great American Pie Show is this weekend. Rain or shine The 12 finalists will be invited to present their pies at the show on April 24 & 25, 2009.

Host Al Roker from NBC’s The Today Show serves as one of the celebrity judges. A ten-time Emmy Award winner, Al conducts celebrity interviews, cooking segments, technology updates, and a continuing series for Today called "Today's Dad," featuring parenting tips for fathers. www.roker.com

There are four pie categories: Fruit Pie, Nut Pie, Refrigerator/Freezer Pie or, Pudding/Cream/Custard Pie.The grand-prize winner will receive $2,500 and a 4 day / 3 night stay in Branson. A host of Branson’s celebrities will have their own entries in a pie contest. All 12 finalists will present their pies at the first annual Great American Pie Show with host Al Roker . One grand-prize winner will receive $2,500 and a 4 day / 3 night stay in Branson.

The best pie in Branson is featured on the AAA Midwest traveler site http://www.ouraaa.com/traveler/mid/2009/05/wReviews.html Perfection By the Slice

Great American Pie Show Schedule

Friday, April 24
Semi-Finals: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Pie Judging: 3 p.m.
Finalist Announcement: 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 25
Finals: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Pie Judging: 2 p.m.
Awards Ceremony at the Taste of Home Cooking School: 4 p.m.
Book Signing/Question & Answer Session: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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