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Fruits + Vegetables Contest

Over $2000 in General Exhibition Prizes! No Entry Fee!!

Fruits & Vegetables

Best of Show Vegetables - $25

Vegetables

Please Note: All Entries (except Display Categories) Will be be Displayed on White Plates which will be provided.

Please Note: BEST PLATE categories require MINIMUM OF (3) ITEMS

Fruit (Bring 4 of each)

Canning Preserves  & Honey
(Display items are not tasted)

Best of Show Fruits - $25

Junior Gardeners

Ages 3-10 Years (identify age on each item entered)

General Exhibit Rules and Instructions

  1. All articles for the competition must be entered between 8:00am and 9:00pm on Thursday. All entries must remain on display until 7pm Sunday and picked up Sunday from 7pm to 8pm.

    • Baked goods that require refrigeration may be entered Friday morning between 7:30 - 8:30am.

  2. Entry limits-one entry per person per category except as indicated below.

    • Youth Artwork is limited to (3) entries per person per category

    • Adult & Youth Photography is limited to (2) Color and (2) Black & White for a maximum of four (4) total entries per person.

    • Wine entries are limited to one (1) bottle per category with a maximum of 2 bottles per person.

  3. Best Plate of categories have a minimum of (3) items. The largest categories are judged based on weight.

  4. Except for Best Display categories- all vegetable and fruit entries will be placed on white plate provided, for judging.

  5. All artwork and photography items must have substantial hook/wire so they can be hung.

  6. Only volunteers are permitted to place items for display.No exhibitor will enter the tents on Thursday unless an exception has been made by a volunteer.

  7. Expert judges will award the ribbons and their decisions are final. If deserving, in the opinion of the judges, outstanding entries will be awarded a ribbon if they are not specifically mentioned in the premium list.

  8. All awards will be indicated by ribbon. Blue Ribbon 1st place, Red Ribbon 2nd place, White Ribbon 3rd place, Pink Ribbon Honorable Mention.

  9. All exhibit entries must bear the owner's name and category/class in which they are entered.

  10. All exhibit entries must be submitted under the real name of the owner. Any change of ownership during the fair will not be recognized.

  11. No unworthy article will be awarded a premium whether there is competition or not.

  12. No premium shall be given unless properly certified by the Secretary.

  13. The Fair Committee will take all precautions to safeguard all exhibits during the Fair, but shall not be responsible for any loss, whatsoever.

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