Upper crust

Want to see your pie-in-the-sky dreams come true? Take your best apple pie to the Perry Harvest Fair, which is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Perry Municipal Building on Route 1. The popular apple pie contest returns this year with four categories: one crust, double crust, innovative and children (ages 9-13). The champion will receive a commemorative plate designed by Dennis Turner. Pies should be delivered by 10 a.m. to be considered, and the baker’s name and phone number should be included on the bottom of the plate. After the contest, all pies will be donated for Saturday evening’s harvest supper at New Beginnings Church of God, which will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. For information on the contest, call Suzanne Bechard at 853-2750.

In good taste

What could be better than a wine tasting at John Edwards Market? A wine opening that coincides with an art opening, of course. From 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, the Wine Cellar Gallery at John Edwards in Ellsworth will host an opening reception for photographer Alan Vlach. A wine tasting by Pine State Distributors will feature a selection of wines for autumn. For information, call 667-9377.

A feast for the senses

Diners can watch and learn during the next wine dinner at Pairings in Winterport. Chef Robert Waldron will prepare a four-course meal in the food and wine education center’s open kitchen at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. This month’s menu includes an amuse-bouche of Roasted Vegetables with a Balsamic Reduction, paired with Winterport Winery Spring Fever Wine; Bavarian Cheddar Ale Soup paired with Winterport Winery Apple Wine; a Salad of Mixed Greens, Roasted Apples and Cashews with a Malt Vinaigrette, paired with Winterport Winery Orchard Blush Wine; an intermezzo of Cranberry Wine Sorbet; Roasted Rosemary Chicken with a Sage Cream, Rustic Sweet Potato Fries and Seasonal Vegetables paired with Winterport Winery Dry Pear Wine; and a dessert of Chocolate Fudge Walnut Torte paired with Winterport Winery Berry Chocolate Wine. Dinner costs $64 per person and reservations are required by noon Tuesday, Oct. 9. To reserve or for information, call 223-0990.

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