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2015 Festival Pecan Pie Contest Results

Post author By Pecan Festival
Post date November 24, 2015

Thank you to all that participated in this year’s Sahuarita Pecan Festival Pecan Pie Contest. The winner is “The Stephens Caramel Pecan Pie” by Christina Stephens. 2nd place went to Nyki Harrington and 3rd place to Michael Bloss. Please take a look at the winning recipe and maybe get it a try. It was delicious!

Ingredients:

CRUST
8 tablespoons of butter
2 cups Crisco
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
5 cups flour
4 eggs
1/2 cup crushed pecans
sprinkle of cinnamon

PIE FILLING
2/3 cup butter
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
6 eggs
2 cups corn syrup
1/4 cup chopped pecans

CARAMEL PECAN GLAZE
1/2 cup pecans crushed
14 oz can caramel flavored condensed milk

Directions:

Combine all CRUST ingredients, roll out, sprinkle the cinnamon and pecan over the 1/4 inch crust and roll like a cinnamon roll, once rolled cut 1/4 inch rolls, spread on wax sheet and apply an over lay wax sheet, and roll into a crust.

Pre heat oven to 375, mix all PIE FILLING ingredients and pour into pie crust.

Slow cook CARAMEL PECAN GLAZE in a pot until thickens and then glaze pie.

7th Annual Sahuarita Pecan Festival Draws Nearly 25,000

Post author By Pecan Festival
Post date November 23, 2015

SAHUARITA, Ariz. – On Saturday, Nov. 14, the 7^th Annual Sahuarita Pecan Festival welcomed nearly 25,000 guests, topping last year’s attendance of 20,000. The 2015 Festival raised almost $15,000 benefiting student organizations and community partners. Approximately 700 pounds of food was collected for the Green Valley Sahuarita Community Food Bank; in exchange for canned food, guests were able to ride a horse-drawn wagon through the orchard for a harvest demonstration.

“FICO and The Green Valley Pecan Company look forward to welcoming our guests every year. The festival continues to grow and has become a tradition in the Santa Cruz River Valley for families from across Southern Arizona. The Sahuarita Pecan Festival offers unique entertainment while supporting local organizations, such as the Green Valley Sahuarita Community Food Bank,” said Bruce Caris, COO of The Green Valley Pecan Company.

The Pecan Classic Run was held in the early morning with approximately 300 participants. And as always, Power from the Past Tractor Pull was especially popular. The kids’ area was once again sponsored by Green Valley News and Sahuarita Sun. Returning this year was Southern Arizona Arabian Horse Association (SAAHA) with parades and demonstrations.

The Pecan Store expanded its store tent by 2500 square feet for the day. It was still bustling with customers to pick their favorite treats as the Festival was shutting down. Guests that missed the Festival or would like to purchase additional products can visit the Pecan Store seven days a week, Monday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm, Sundays from 10am to 4pm, or online at www.pecanstore.com.

The partnership with KGUN9 and Tucson’s CW has grown to include many of their top news and entertainment personalities on site to greet fans throughout the day. Big Al has been a fixture at the event since year one and this year he brought along Guy Atchley, Erin Christiansen and many others. The partnership with KGUN9 and Tucson’s CW and the on-air, on-line support they have provided is a major contributor to this year’s success.

2015 Sponsors

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Sponsors For The 2015 Sahuarita Pecan Festival

Post author By Pecan Festival
Post date November 13, 2015

Each year, our community comes together to organize the Sahuarita Pecan Festival. Many businesses offer what they do best in order for the Festival to run smoothly. Please visit our 2015 sponsors, we couldn’t have the nuttiest festival in Arizona without them. In 2009, Farmers Investment Co./The Green Valley Pecan Company and the Walden family began hosting the Sahuarita Pecan Festival as a way to give back to the community and provide an affordable family outing for their neighbors and friends. A key focus of the Sahuarita Pecan Festival is the support it provides local community organizations. Sponsorships, vendor participation and other activities enable the Sahuarita Pecan Festival to financially support the work of local groups. Special Thanks to: Arizona Concrete & Framing, Arizona Pecan Growers Association and Coolidge Engine & Pump, LLC. www.gotoaz.net www.azpest.com www.azfb.org: www.arroyogardens.com

: www.binghamequipment.com

: www.cbiz.com

: www.thecwtucson.com

: www.ddcaz.com

: www.goflory.com

: www.geico.com

: www.greenvalleycooling.com

: www.jefuller.com

: www.kgun9.com

: www.lovitt-touche.com

: www.posadalife.org

: www.lvadesign.com

: www.mamashawaiianbbq.com

: www.mcgladrey.com

: www.mediaspinach.com

: www.northwestmedicalcenter.com

: www.nuthousegraphics.com

: www.philsfleetandtire.com

: www.proem.org

: www.ranchosonado.com

: www.rdoequipment.com

: www.sahuaritasun.com

: www.satake-usa.com

: www.gosenergy.com

: www.sierramining.net

: www.simginc.com

: www.santaritacare.com

: www.stotzequipment.com

: www.tep.com

: www.tmcaz.com

: www.tucsonbearing.com

: www.tucsonoriginals.com

: www.uniondistributing.connekt2.com

: www.wm.com

: www.wellsfargo.com

: www.wlbgroup.com

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SAHUARITA PECAN FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 3rd ANNUAL PECAN PIE CONTEST

Post author By Pecan Festival
Post date October 12, 2015

SAHUARITA, Ariz. – The 7^th Annual Sahuarita Pecan Festival, a good old fashioned country fair, is holding its 3^rd annual Pecan Pie Contest, presented by Mama’s Hawaiian Barbeque.

Contest registration forms can be found at either the Mama’s Hawaiian Barbecue location in Sahuarita’s Fry’s Marketplace or online at www.sahuaritapecanfestival.com. The entry fee is $10 and entrants will receive a 1 lb bag of pecan halves for baking. Contest participants will be recognized on the Pecan Festival Facebook, website and during the judging at the Festival on Nov. 14, 2015. Gift certificates and pecans will be awarded.

The Sahuarita Pecan Festival is Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Green Valley Pecan Company, 1625 E. Sahuarita Road, Sahuarita, AZ. The Sahuarita Pecan Festival averages nearly 20,000 attendees each year. Over the past six years, the Festival has raised more than $20,000 and 6,000 pounds of food for local charities.

Local organizations that will benefit from Sahuarita Pecan Festival 2015 are: Sahuarita Educational Enrichment Foundation, Green Valley Sahuarita Community Food Bank, Sahuarita Unified School District, Sahuarita Explorers, Optimist Club of Green Valley and Valle Verde Rotary. Sponsorships and vendor participation and other activities enable the Sahuarita Pecan Festival to financially support the work of these local groups.

Pecan Pie Contest Entry Form

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7th ANNUAL SAHUARITA PECAN FESTIVAL GEARING UP

Post author By Pecan Festival
Post date September 28, 2015

SAHUARITA, Ariz. – Preparations are well under way for the 7^th Annual Sahuarita Pecan Festival, an old-fashioned country fair with activities for all ages. Hosted by The Green Valley Pecan Company, it will take place on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Green Valley Pecan Company, 1625 E. Sahuarita Road, Sahuarita. Admission to the Festival will be free.

“We are excited to open the farm for our guests to learn about agriculture and the heritage of the Santa Cruz River Valley. The festival is now a tradition in southern Arizona, with more than 20,000 people attending this one-day event,” said Jennifer Zubieta, Director of Community Relations and Events.

The day’s festivities will kick off with the Pecan Classic Nut Run/Walk at 8 a.m. To register, go to taggrun.com. Register by Oct. 31, 2015 to receive your commemorative T-shirt.

This year’s festival attractions include a KID’s Zone, sponsored by the Sahuarita Sun. The KID’s Zone will include bounce houses, carnival games, bungee jumping and pony rides and our popular Arabian Horse demonstrations presented by the Southern Arizona Arabian Horse Association (SAAHA).

As in years past, there will be arts and crafts vendors in the marketplace to start your holiday shopping. Also, food vendors from throughout Southern Arizona will be preparing great barbeque and other local fare along with sweets and treats.

Our heritage area will feature the always-popular tractor pull contests, antique tractor displays, and the heritage tent where guests can learn about traditional basket weaving, and agriculture and history of the Santa Cruz River Valley. Horse-drawn wagon rides into the orchard for pecan harvest demonstrations will be available for either a food or monetary donation to the Green Valley-Sahuarita Community Food Bank.

Now in its third year, the Sahuarita Pecan Pie Contest is sponsored by Mama’s Hawaiian Barbeque. The entry fee is $10 and entrants will receive a 1 lb bag of pecan halves for baking. Registration forms can be found at either the Mama’s Hawaiian Barbeque location in Sahuarita or at www.sahuaritapecanfestival.com.

Festival attendees can take advantage of the free shuttle service from three locations around Sahuarita: Walden Grove High School, Quail Creek Grill parking lot, and Sahuarita Unified School District parking lot.

Also, parking (general and disabled) will be available immediately south of the festival grounds for $5.00 per car; a portion of the proceeds going to local community organizations volunteering at the Sahuarita Pecan Festival.

Most of the festival grounds and parking areas are not paved, so please take care and be aware of the grounds when getting around.

Sahuarita Pecan Festival is Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Green Valley Pecan Company, 1625 E. Sahuarita Road, Sahuarita, AZ. The Sahuarita Pecan Festival averages nearly 20,000 attendees each year. Over the past six years, the Festival has raised more than $20,000 and 6,000 pounds of food for local charities.

For the latest updates, please visit the official Festival website at

Web: www.SahuaritaPecanFestival.com

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/sahuaritapecanfestival.com

Agricultural Food News

Pecan Farm in the News

Post author By Pecan Festival
Post date November 26, 2014

Recently, Laurie Merrill from the Arizona Republic wrote an article about Green Valley Pecan Co. The home to the nuttiest festival in Arizona! The article provides some interesting facts about what has been going on the in the nut world.

Pecan farm in southern Ariz. enjoying high nut prices

Everybody’s going nuts these days. In a good way. Shoppers around the world are embracing their health benefits. Demand is growing, especially in a more prosperous China.

And as the holiday season approaches, many of us will indulge in a homemade pecan pie.

In Arizona, growers of both pecans and pistachios are benefiting as prices of the tree nuts soar.

In the past 10 years, pecan prices have swelled from $3 a pound to $5.40. Pistachio prices have doubled, to $5.50 a pound from $2.25.

The state is home to the Green Valley Pecan Co. in Sahuarita, one of the largest pecan farms in the world. Arizona growers seeking to cash in have recently planted new orchards in Cochise County.

Arizona ranks as the fourth-largest pecan-producing state in the nation and is on track to double production to about 40 million pounds in 2025.

Land values, drought and economic downturns for decades reduced the number of pecan farms in Arizona from several dozen to a handful. But the Green Valley Pecan Co. has been farmed with steady success by the same family for three generations. [Read full article]

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And the 2014 Pecan Pie Contest Results are…

Post author By Pecan Festival
Post date November 25, 2014

1st Place – Becky Roberts [1st Place Recipe]

2nd Place – Becky Roberts

3rd Place – Rebecca White

We had so many good looking pies, we had pie security in the VIP tent. Thank you to all the participants in this year’s Festival Pie Contest. Winners, enjoy your gift cards!

The 2014 Pecan Pie Contest was sponsored by Mama’s Hawaiian Barbecue! Mama’s menu features traditional Hawaiian Plate Lunches, Homemade desserts and a daily special with island flair. Mama’s serves the full menu seven days a week. Visit the Sahuarita location or the 3 others around Tucson.

Thousands attend annual Sahuarita Pecan Festival