2026 Sweet Potato Pie Contest

Bring your best sweet potato pie for a chance to win a $1,000 gift card from Busboys and Poets! Join us for the 2026 Sweet Potato Pie Contest at Busboys and Poets Anacostia on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 2–4 PM. Celebrate a fall favorite and share your baking talents with the community. SUBMIT YOUR CONTEST APPLICATION HERE Contest Rules & Information One entry per person. One round only. All contestants will compete in a single round of judging. All sweet potato pie fillings must be made from scratch. Contestants must be prepared to provide their exact recipe. Judges’ decisions are final and at the discretion of Busboys and Poets and its management. This contest is not open to individuals who own a registered business that sells food items. Busboys and Poets reserves the right to modify contest rules as needed. The grand prize WINNER will receive a $1000 Busboys and Poets giftcard and their name will be published on social media and other media. Participant Prize: Every contestant who enters the Busboys and Poets Sweet Potato Pie Contest will receive a Busboys and Poets gift card as a thank-you for sharing their baking talents and sweet potato pie traditions…