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Cumberland Fair

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Cumberland Fair

Matt talks about the Cumberland Fair, where he judges apple pies. He explains the judging criteria, including crust, filling, appearance, and recipe ease. Matt shares his strategy of using multiple forks and reveals that he often predicts the winner correctly. Additionally, he touches on the rivalry between the Cumberland and Freiburg fairs, noting the latter’s decision to start a day early as a potential issue.

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