What Exactly is Pies on Parade?

PIES ON PARADE, AN INN-TO-INN PIE TOUR IN ROCKLAND AND MORE

Because nothing tops a cold winter day like a warm piece of pie, the Historic Inns of Rockland, Maine, will celebrate pie throughout the weekend with the 6th Annual Pies On Parade, Inn-to-Inn Pie Tour, scheduled for January 24, 2010, 1:00-5:00pm (rain, snow or shine!). Along with a wonderful collection of recipes to take home and samples of more than 40 different pies, the inns will offer tours of common areas and some guest rooms. In June, 2007, the Food Network named Rockland Pie Town USA when renowned chef, Bobby Flay, came to challenge the “Pie Moms” to a Throwdown.

To live up to their Pie Town reputation, a number of Rockland restaurants and shops will join in the pie-fun offering samplings of everything from chicken pot pie to pizza pie, and also once again trolley service between all of the participating businesses will be provided by All Aboard Trolley.

Proceeds from this event benefit the Area Interfaith Outreach Food Pantry. With need at an all-time high, your participation becomes all the more important. Over the past four years, nearly $20,000 has been donated from this event to help provide food for Midcoast families. With this year’s donation, Historic Inns of Rockland expect to make it to the $25,000 donation mark.

Those visiting Historic Inns of Rockland during the January 24th Pies on Parade Inn-to-Inn Tour, will be treated to a sweet and a savory pie at each inn, including such traditional favorites as cherry, apple, and berry pies . For those who care for something a little less traditional, fabulous pies such as Raspberry Cheese Pie, Kiwi Berry Tart, or Sun Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Breakfast Pie, Key Limerock Pie and possibly even a Seafood Pie will be offered, along with their recipes, so tour goers can make them at home.

Tickets for the Pies on Parade Inn-to-Inn Tour are $25 for adults and $10 for children ten and under. Tickets sell out quickly, are available from participating inns only (not additional participating Rockland businesses), and include a keepsake recipe collection and plenty of pie to sample. To order tickets in advance, call 1-877-ROC-INNS (877-762-4667).

Text from the Historic Inns website (coming soon on www.MeanderingMaine.com).  For more information or to book a room at the Historic Inns go to www.historicinnsofrockland.com.

Be sure to use All Aboard Trolley – see info below. 

Participating Businesses

A map with all participating pie venues below.

HOLD the DATE FOR NEXT YEAR: 7th Annual Pies on Parade Weekend January 23rd, 2011.

Free Parking is available at Lincoln Street School and the Amalfi parking lot (Ocean Street).  All Aboard Trolley will run a continuous loop to designated stops.