DEPT 14 ~ FOOD PRESERVATION
1. Exhibits
will be accepted Sunday September 7, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
One day only. No Late
Entries will be accepted!
2. Judging
will be Thursday, September 11, 2008.
Judging Area will be closed to all persons except Judges and
Staff.
3. Exhibits
are to be removed between 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday September 22, 2008.
Premiums will be paid at that time.
4. All
exhibits are judged on creativity, color, quality, clarity, and
cleanliness.
5. Labels
on all jars must be uniform in size, well centered and neatly printed.
Note: Only the product name should be on the label.
Note: Labels should be on the front of the jar.
6. All
jars must be screw top lids with rings.
Note: Rust on rings or lid is automatic disqualification.
No. 4oz. Jars. No
Fabric covers or ribbons on jar.
All canned goods must be current year’s canning.
7. Two
classifications of Entrants: A.
Junior- (up to age 18)
B.
Senior- (over 18)
8. Two
categories of products judged: Cultivated and Wild.
Judging of the Dried Herb Display and the Herbed Oil & Vinegars
will be judged on Presentation as well as the above-mentioned criteria.
9. See
also General Rules & Regulations.
10. Entries
will be limited to six jars per section except herbed oils & vinegars
and jams & jellies. These
two sections will allow up to twelve entries.
Collections are limited to one jam & jelly (following the
criteria listed below; one herbed oil and/ or vinegars; and two from any
other section. This is a
total of four collections allowed.
If the criteria for collections are not followed, it will be
disqualified from judging.
These jars will not be judged individually either. |
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| Section 1. | Vegetables | |||
| Section 2. | Fruits & Berries | |||
| Section 3. | Pickles | |||
| Section 4. | Relishes & Piccalilli | |||
| Section 5. | Emulsions (Catsup, Mustard, etc.) | |||
| Section 6. | Jellies, Jams, Conserves, Butters, Marmalades | |||
| Section 7. | Sauces (spaghetti, salsa, etc.) | |||
| Section 8. | Syrups (Maple, Fruit, Honey) | |||
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Section 9. |
Dried Herb Display - Mounted and labeled on cork board or similar. Minimum of 8 herbs. | |||
| Section 10. | Herbed Vinegars and Oils. | |||
| Section 11. | Special Collections (Five to 8 jars of variation in presentation of any one product.) | |||
| Section 12. | Other Preserved Foods | |||
| Section 13. | Christmas Basket- To include 6 jars of any combination. In this section only, jars may include fabric covers. No fresh foods in the basket. Decorations may be added to the basket. Premiums will be the same as for a collection. Baskets will be judged on preservation and presentation. Please call for more details. | |||
| CULTIVATED & WILD PRODUCTS | ||||
| PREMIUMS - All Entries: | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
| Single Jar Entry. | $3.00 | $2.00 | $1.00 | |
| Collection – 5 to 8 jars | $9.00 | $8.00 | $7.00 | |
| Dried Herbs Display - minimum of 8 herbs | $9.00 | $8.00 | $7.00 | |
| SPECIAL AWARDS | ||||
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IN MEMORY
OF LILLIAN COOPER Awarded for best overall presentation. |
$25.00 |
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IN MEMORY
OF LILIAN FRENCH Awarded for best overall special collection. |
$25.00 |
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THE BERUBE
MEMORIAL Awarded for best overall presentation in the Junior Division. |
$15.00 |
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GUIDELINES FOR JUDGING MAPLE SYRUP AND HONEY 1. All entries must be a
minimum of 16 ounces.
4. Judging scale will be—Excellent, Satisfactory, Fair *Entries will also be judged on flavor. A smaller jar of syrup from the same batch of syrup will be required for tasting. These jars will be marked with the entrants name and/or number and refrigerated for the duration of the fair. |
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