Pie Town-Home of the almost famous Pie Festival is held on the second Saturday of September, bringing over a thousand visitors to the all-day affair featuring, a pie-eating contest, horned toad races, music, western pit barbeque, and the all important pie baking contest. It has the feel of an old time Fair with craft and food booths, games and fun for all ages and a chance for neighbors  to catch up on all the news.  Pie Town boasts two cafes, both serving pie. For the overnight visitor, camping is free in Jackson Park.

Originally called Norman's Place, Pie Town is located 22 miles west of Datil on the Continental Divide. The altitudes of 7,900 feet has proven healthy for the town's 55 inhabitants.

Pie Town earned its name in the 1920s when Clyde Norman, owner of the town's gas station and cafe, began selling pies  with great success to automobile travelers on U.S. 60.  All over the country people were talking about "those great pies at Norman's" so Clyde replaced his sing with one that proudly announced his community's new name as "Pie Town."

 In 1934 the area around Pie Town was opened up to homesteaders. Using dry land farming, the homesteaders grew pinto beans until 1956 when the lack of snow and rain made this unprofitable.

Today Pie Town still has good old fashioned country charm of years ago.  The poeple are friendly and there is still an abundace of space with a small population.  Step back into time and relax and enjoy a place good for the heart and soul.

The Continental Divide zig-zags though this mountain complex offering great views  and plenty of recreation. Area attractions include,  Glenwood Catwalk, Socorro Bosaue Del Apache, The VLA,  La Ventana, Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument   Seven Mountain Ranges, Three wilderness areas, three National Forests and several mountain lakes.  Catron county is diverse and offers a vast playground for the adventurous.
 
Average Tmepertures in Fairinheit-January      13
                                                          July       85
                                              Sunny Days     278
                            Rainfall (Inches-Annual)         9
                           Snowfall (Inches-Annual)      25

Time Distance to:          Albuquerque, NM       2.5 Hours
                                     Santa Fe, NM            3.5 Hours
                                     Grants, NM                1.5 Hours
                                     Silver City, NM          3.5 Hours
                                     Las Cruces, NM        3.00 Hours
                                     Phoenix, AZ               5.5 Hours