It’s once again time for the ‘Say It Ain’t Says’ sweet potato contest

‘SAY IT AIN’T SAY’S’ SWEET POTATO PIE CONTEST
SUNDAY 11/15. Mosaic Templars Cultural Center. 1 p.m. Free.

A sweet potato pie is a sweet potato pie is a sweet potato pie, right? Not according to the organizers of the “Say It Ain’t Say’s” sweet potato pie contest, an annual kickoff to the Thanksgiving season that pits the city’s best bakers against one another in a “friendly but flavorful showdown.” Named in honor of the late Robert “Say” McIntosh, a firecracker activist and restaurateur known to many as the “The Sweet Potato Pie King of Little Rock,” the contest demands excellence from its competitors, whose pies will be evaluated via four categories: taste (“flavor should be well-balanced, with natural sweetness and a strong sweet potato taste”), texture (“filling should be smooth, creamy, and consistent throughout”), appearance (“pies should be visually appealing and neatly presented”) and overall impression (“judges will consider the complete experience, including taste, appearance, and overall enjoyment”). Admission is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring a new, unopened toy to contribute to the Robert “Say” McIntosh Stop the Violence Toy Drive.