CANNING SHOW
Chairman – Claudann Jones(936) 560-7711
Divisions:YOUTH -8 years old to 12th grade
ADULT - 18 years and older
Registration:Tuesday, October 06, 20153 - 6 p.m.
Nacogdoches County Exposition Center
Pick Up:Sunday, October 11, 20153 - 4 p.m.
Rules & Regulations
1. All products must be in clean, polished STANDARD MASON glass jars and have been canned withinthe last twelve (12) months. Lids must be scaled and free from rust and corrosion.
2. Jars must be clearly labeled with the name of the product and exhibitor’s name and address before they are accepted.
3. All work must be done by the exhibitor.
4. Three (3) entries may be made in each category by each exhibitor.
CATEGORIES:
Vegetables - each variety will be judged separately.
Fruits - each variety will be judged separately.
Jams, Jellies, Preserves
Pickles, Relishes
AWARDS:
Blue, Red & White Ribbons will be awarded in each division in each
category. Items not meeting all qualifications will be awarded a green
participation ribbon.Top winners receive special awards from Ball or
Kerr.The youth & adult accumulating the most points in their division
shall be awarded a Sweepstakes Rosette. In case of a tie, judges will
make the final decision.
Special Adult Awards:
**Best of Category:Pickled Food Award
Special awards for the best pickled fruit or vegetable exhibit prepared in Heinz Vinegar andcanned in a Ball jar with a Ball Lid or Kerr Jar or Kerr Lid.
**Best of Category Soft Spreads Award
Special awards for the soft spread prepared using Ball 100% natural Fruit Jell Pectinsubmitted in a Ball Jar with a Ball Lid or in a Kerr Jar with Kerr Lid.
NOTE: The UPS from the Fruit Jell package must accompany
theproduct.
POINT SYSTEM FOR SWEEPSTAKES ROSETTES:
Ribbons:Blue - 3 points; Red - 2 points; White - 1 point
Best of Category Awards - 2 points additional