Pushing Daisies to host pie-eating contest

ABC's hit show Pushing Daisies will host a pie-eating contest at the Orange County Fair. The contest will run for thirteen straight evenings. Each night, ten contestants will don a "Pie Hole" themed bib and compete for a special prize. No word on what the prize is or better yet, what kind of pie they'll have to eat. Also, on the first night of the contest, cast members Field Cate (Young Ned) and Sammi Hanratty (Young Chuck) will be on hand to sign autographs.

This is a cute marketing idea. A good ole fashioned food-eating contest is always a hit. However, I wish they would have gotten some bigger cast members to make an appearance. The kids are cute, but even I'd take a trip to Orange County to watch people stuff themselves for Lee Pace (*swoon*).

If you live in Orange County or are planning to visit in the near future, the dates and specific locations for the contest are after the jump.

Pushing Daisies Pie Hole Pie Eating Competition

July 11-12, 15-19: Orange County Fair, Fun Zone Tent @ 7:30 p.m.

July 22, 24, 26, 29, 31 & Aug. 2 Orange County Fair, Cheese-A-Fair Area @ 7:00 p.m.