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liquid. Jellies, preserves, marmalades, butters, conserves, jams, 18. No odd-size canning jars will be accepted. (This includes,
pickles, relishes, and sauces may be opened. but is not limited to, 4oz, 12oz or 24oz.).
19. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor.
PREMIUMS
Divisions 1 & 2: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 5 6 th SPECIAL AWARDS
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$10 8 6 5 4 3 1. The Gentlemen of the Fair Double Rosette is awarded to
Divisions 3–16: 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 5 6 th the Best of Show in each of the following categories:
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$3 2.50 2 1.50 1 1 • Canned Goods (Div. 1 - 4)
• Soft Spreads (Div. 5 - 8)
RULES • Pickles, Relishes & Sauces (Div. 9 - 11)
Questions - contact Kathy Timmons • Dried Foods (Div. 12 - 15)
1. ALL foods should be processed using a tested recipe. • Cheese (Div. 15)
(Recipe sources - Ball Blue Book, USDA Complete Guide to 2. A Champion Rosette is presented to the Best Entry in
Home Canning and So Easy to Preserve, or recipes found each division.
in pectin or other canning ingredients made by compa- 3. Jarden Home Brands, marketers of Ball® and Kerr® Fresh
nies such as Kerr, Mrs. Wages , Ball, etc .) Preserving Products is proud to recognize today’s fresh
2. A white 3x5 card must be provided with each entry that preserving (canning) enthusiasts. First and Second Place
lists the following: Awards will be given to individuals judged as the best
a. Product Name in designated categories. A panel of judges will select
b. Processing Time and Method the two best entries for Fruit, Vegetable, Pickle, and Soft
c. Source of Recipe Spread categories. Entries must be preserved in Ball®
• The cards will be attached to the registration tags Jars sealed with Ball® Lids and Bands, or Ball® Collection
and used for judging only. This card is required for Elite® Jars sealed with Collection Elite® Lids and Bands, or
item to be judged. preserved in Kerr® Jars sealed with Kerr® Lids and Bands.
• All cards will be removed after judging, and not re- In addition, soft spread entries must be prepared using
turned to exhibitor. Cards will not be displayed. Ball® Pectin: Classic, Low or No-Sugar Needed or Liq-
3. Fruits, pickled vegetables and some tomatoes should be uid. Proof of purchase for Ball® pectin is required at the
processed in a boiling water bath canner. time of entry (please provide the package UPC code).
4. Meats, vegetables, and some tomato products must be First Place entries from each category will receive:
processed in a pressure canner. • Two (2) $5 Coupons for Ball® or Kerr® Fresh Preserving
5. Jellies, jams, preserves, marmalades and butters must be Products.
vacuum packed by USDA standards. • One (1) Free (up to $5 value) Coupon for Ball® Pectin.
6. No refrigerator soft spreads, pickles, or relishes may be Second Place entries from each category will receive:
entered in this department. • One (1) $5 coupon for Ball® or Kerr® Fresh Preserving
7. All jars in collections 1-1 through 1-8 must be labeled as Products.
to the contents and exhibitor number, this information • One (1) Free (up to $5 value) Coupon for Ball® Pectin.
must be affixed to the jar. If you do not know your exhibi- 4. A Friend of the Fair Award is presented to the exhibitor
tor number, it will be added at registration. with the most blue ribbons in Canned Goods.
8. All jars, rings and lids must be clean and have no rust. 5. A Friend of the Fair Award is presented to the exhibitor
9. Canned fruits, vegetables, and meats must be exhibited with the most blue ribbons in Dried Foods.
in clear (untinted) standard jars (EXCEPT where noted), 6. A Friend of the Fair Award In Memory of Amye Childs
and processed with two-piece canning lids. is presented to blue ribbon entries in the three largest
10. Jellies, jams, preserves, butters, marmalades, conserves, classes.
pickles and relishes must be exhibited in clear (untinted) NO EXHIBITOR MAY WIN MORE THAN TWO SPECIAL
standard half-pint or pint jars (EXCEPT where noted), and AWARDS.
processed with two-piece canning lids. DIVISION 1: BEST COLLECTION
11. Dried foods must be exhibited in clear (untinted) standard Follow appropriate jar sizes as specified for individual classes.
half-pint or pint jars. NO plastic bags or plastic freezer jars 1. Canned goods (one jar each: meat, fruit, vegetable, jelly,
will be accepted.
and pickle).
12. Dried herbs entries do not need to be a full jar. 2. Canned meats (five varieties).
13. All vinegars must be packed in clear glass half-pint or pint
canning jars, or clear glass bottles with resealable lids/ 3. Canned fruit (five varieties).
tops. 4. Canned vegetables (five varieties).
14. No names are allowed on any jar. 5. Canned jellies (five varieties).
15. All canned goods must have been canned since the last 6. Canned jams, marmalades, butters, and/or preserves (five
Fair, except cucumber pickles which may be a year old. varieties).
16. Canned goods MAY be opened during judging. 7. Canned pickles, relishes and sauces (five varieties).
17. No artificial coloring permitted, except in division 5, class 8. Dried foods (five varieties).
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