The Cornell Orchards Store, at 709 Dryden Road, Ithaca, is holding its inaugural Apple Bake-off Nov. 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The bake-off is open to the public; proceeds will benefit the United Way of Tompkins County.

To participate, sign up by Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. in person at the Cornell Orchards Store, by emailing Orchards-store@cornell.edu, or by calling the Cornell Orchards Store at 607-255-4542, and bake any edible apple creation of your choice. Entrants will receive a coupon for baking apples from the store, which they have the option of using in their apple creations.

Baked goods must be submitted Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. at the Cornell Orchards Store. The Nov. 3 event will include:

• A tasting of apple creations: For a small donation, attendees can taste bake-off creations and submit their vote for “People’s Choice”;
• A raffle from the Cornell Orchards Store, to benefit the United Way of Tompkins County;
• Local vendors, who’ll offer samples of their products;
• Face-painting, balloon animals and a caramel apple bar for children; and
• Awards for the bake-off’s grand prize and people’s-choice prize.

For more information, contact the Cornell Orchards Store, 607-255-4542.