Event Details
- Date: Saturday of the week before Christmas – December 19, 2026
- Time: Bakers check in pies 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
- Sale: Begins at 9:00 AM and runs until approximately 1:00 PM
- Location: Coakley’s Home & Hardware, 622 Lake Flower Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Whether you’re searching for a perfect holiday dessert or looking to support local bakers, the Christmas Pie Sale is a festive stop on holiday shopping routes.
Event Overview
The annual Christmas Pie Sale is a beloved holiday tradition in Saranac Lake that has been raising funds for the club for over 30 years. Held on the Saturday of the week before Christmas, this event brings members and the community together to share homemade baked pies in support of activities of the Saranac Lake Fish & Game Club.
All pies are homemade by club members, and the sale highlights a wide variety of pies made with care and local tradition in mind.
Event Highlights
- Annual Christmas Pie Sale — a community holiday tradition
- A variety of homemade pies, including berry, fruit, mincemeat, coconut cream and more!
- Event hosted at Coakley’s Home & Hardware in Saranac Lake
- Both club volunteers and community members participate every year
Participation & Volunteer Info
Club members are encouraged to contribute homemade pies for the sale. Members who cannot bake are asked to attend the sale and support the event by purchasing pies and encouraging friends and neighbors to do the same.
Volunteers help by calling members in advance, bringing baked items to the sale site, and assisting with sales and logistics on event day.
Typical volunteer needs include:
- Four callers to contact membership about baking pies two weeks before the event
- 4–6 members to help run the sale on event day.
The sale depends on the support of the membership and the quality baking our community is known for. Berry and fruit pies are perennial favorites, and specialty items like mincemeat (please indicate beef or venison) and coconut cream also draw strong interest. We also have one member who is known for baking Monster cookies as thinly non-pie item (and worth it!)
Rules & Regulations
To keep the sale true to its tradition:
- All pies must be homemade
- Bakers are responsible for bringing and labeling their items appropriately.
- Members selling pies should arrive within the specified check-in window (8:30–10:00 AM).
- Standard food-safety practices are encouraged when preparing items for sale.
Additional Notes
- This event is a social highlight and a fundraiser; proceeds go toward club activities.
