Unalaska, AK – Fewer blueberries on the bushes resulted in fewer entries on the tables in this year's Blueberry Bash. Some categories only had a couple of entries this year and many judges commented that some of the entries, no matter how tasty, just didn't have an overwhelming blueberry feel to them.

In the end, as all of the judges came together to decide on the grand prize winner, it came down to two entries: Jane Bye's blueberry chiffon pie from the pies, tarts, and cobblers section and Debbie Sensky's blueberry nut crumble from the desserts section. Each had a piercing blueberry taste combined with succulent sweetness, but the judges narrowly selected Sensky at the overall winner. Sensky also took first in cakes and cheesecakes and second in miscellaneous non-edibles.

Bye was first in pies, tarts, and cobblers. Judy Huling took home the jams top prize and the biggest blueberry. Sirahna Graves rocked the breads and muffins category as well as best imitation blueberry. Julianne Tucker took first place for desserts and miscellaneous edibles. Karie Wilson's blue slumped bottle was first for non-edibles while Cassie Huling's fudge was the 12 and under winner.

Though the Blueberry Bash, like the blueberry crop, was smaller this year, community members still enjoyed the luscious berry treats and the community revelry.