Canning, Dept. 21

2024 Entry Instructions

ONLINE ENTRY IS PREFERRED. To be an Exhibitor, click on the Online Entry link and follow the instructions. The alternate way to enter is to print out the offline entry form, fill it out, and mail it in according to the deadline outlined on the form and on the Entry Deadlines and Delivery Schedule page. (Please contact your Department if you are unable to print the entry form.)

Rules

1. Walk-in entries not accepted.
2. Judging held on Mon., week of the Fair.
3. All exhibits must be canned between Sept. 2024 and Sept. 2025, except wine should be at least 1 year old.
4. Exhibits should be clean and rings rust-free.
5. All exhibits (except honey) must be labeled on the side of the jar. Honey labels MUST be on the cap or bottom of jar only (see Honey section).
6. Do not put exhibitor’s name on label.
7. Only jars in Collections may be decorated.
8. All canned fruits and vegetables must be in standard canning jars.
9. Jellies and Jams must be in jam jars of 4oz., 8oz. or pint jars. Jars must have canning lids and rings. NO WAX ALLOWED
10. Maple syrup must be in a 16 oz. jar minimum, to be judged. The jar may be decorative.
11. All honey must use Queen line/Classic ½ or 1 pound honey jars.
    1. Moisture content should be 18% or lower.
    2. Honey combs need to be entered in appropriate clamshell containers.
    3. Jars should be rinsed and sterilized, do not use soap.
    4. Label entry with content on top or bottom of the jar.
12. No commercial canners’ exhibits may compete.
13. Exhibits may be picked up from 6–8 p.m. on Sun. or 5–7 p.m. on Mon. following the Fair. Canning Committee is not responsible for exhibits left after 7 p.m. on Monday.

Alice Coe Gastler Memorial Award

A special award will be given for the Best in Canning in memory of Alice Coe Gastler by the Gastler family. The award will be a Special Ribbon, $50 and a Plaque with the winner’s name permanently displayed in the Department’s Court of Honor.

Phyllis Naples-Valenti Memorial Award

A special award will be given in memory of Phyllis Naples-Valenti. The award will be a Special Ribbon, $25.00 and a plaque with the winner’s name permanently displayed in the Canning Department’s Court of Honor.

Best in Show

Best in Show will be awarded in those areas indicated below at the discretion of the judges.

TABLE OF CATEGORIES

Contacts

• Rosemary Fredrick
  Superintendent
  203-470-1676
• Patty Bonanno
  Asst. Superintendent
  860-349-0555
• Liz Conroy
  Asst. Superintendent
  860-349-4545

Committee

• Connor Bates
• Dean Bonanno
• Katharine Chase
• Sue Cipriani
• Dawn Fowler
• Rosemary Frederick
• Ginny Harmon
• Susan Harmon
• Linda Harris
• Jennifer Ide
• Anne Jungels
• Sue Leining
• Lorrie Martin
• William Martin, Jr.
• Danielle Matthews
• Claudia Miller
• Amanda Pen
• Christina Pen
• Barbara Randlett
• Janet Thompson