Home Canning Contest

2024 HOME CANNING CONTEST

Chairman, Julie York (903) 680-8128

Entries will be checked in on Wednesday, 10/9

between 4:00pm – 7:00pm at the Yamboree Exhibit Building

CATEGORIES

  1. Jelly
  2. Jam (includes Butters & Marmalades)
  3. Fruit (canned & pickled)
  4. Vegetable
  5. Vegetable (pickled excluding cucumbers)
  6. Pickle (cucumbers)
  7. Sauce
  8. Relish
  9. BBQ Sauce
  10. Salsa

DIVISONS

Youth (ages 5 through 17) NO ENTRY FEE

Adult (ages 18 and up) NO ENTRY FEE

Awards will be given to the top three jars in each class.

AWARDS

(Youth and Adults)

1st Place $15.00

2nd Place $10.00

3rd Place $5.00

Winners will be posted Thursday, October 17th when the building opens. Best of Show pictures will be taken on Friday, October 18th at 3:00pm.

Entries will be picked up on MONDAY, October 21st between 4:00 and 7:00pm. NO EARLY RELEASE ON SATURDAY! Entries not picked up will be discarded at 7:00 pm Monday. Prize money and ribbons will be given when the product is released.

Jars are NOT opened.

RULES

  1. All entries must be prepared within one year from last Yamboree judging date.
  2. Jars must arrive labeled using a mailing label which lists product name, date of prep, processing method and cooking/processing time (not the entire prep time). DO NOT include the name of exhibitor.
  3. Products must be in standard canning jars (sizes: quarts, pints, and ½ pints only) with clear glass in good condition.
  4. Jars and lids must be clean and free from rust, dust, dents, or other defects, like bubbles.
  5. Jar and lid brands must match.
  6. Jam and Jelly products cannot be sealed using paraffin wax.
  7. Canned produce should be free from blemishes, disease, and spoilage.
  8. Liquid should be clear, not cloudy.
  9. Any entry not canned in standard canning jars or whose lid is not sealed will be disqualified.
  10. Ball and Kerr products are recommended for competition.
  11. No products will be tasted. Ask for judging criteria prior to the event at [email protected]

This event is hosted by the Texas Extension Education Association under the guidance of the Upshur Co. AgriLife Extension Service.

Please direct any questions or concerns to: Julie York at (903) 680-8128