2026 East Texas Yamboree
Home Canning Contest
The Yamboree appreciates all homesteaders and canning enthusiasts who preserved the bounty of the 2026 season to compete for prizes!
2026 Home Canning Contest Rules
Find out a bit more about this year's contest below.
Home Canning Contest
At a Glance
Entries will be checked in on Wednesday, October 7th between 4:00pm – 7:00pm at the Yamboree Exhibit Building.
Categories include jelly, jam (includes Butters & Marmalades), fruit (canned & pickled), vegetable, vegetable pickled (not cucumbers), pickled cucumbers, sauce/BBQ sauce , relish, salsa and miscellaneous (no meat).
Youth and adult divisions are represented, and awards will be given to the top 3 jars in each class.
Best of Show pictures will be taken on Friday, October 16th. All contest winners will be photographed starting at 3:00pm.
This event is hosted by the Texas Extension Education Association under the guidance of the Upshur County AgriLife Extension Service.