FOOD PRESERVATION Superintendent : Beverly Whiteside
Check-in time for items - Sat . Sept . 21 , 10:00-2:00 Check-out time - Sun . Sept . 29 , 1:00-3:00 All entries must be entered online by Sept . 15 https :// bentonar . fairwire . com
Special Awards : Best of Show Award sponsored by Maysville EHC . Top entry in Fruits , Vegetables , Pickles & Relish , Soft Spreads and Sauces $ 5 Cash Award sponsored by Gravette EHC Top Entry in each class of the Special 3 Jar exhibit will be awarded $ 5 sponsored by Gravette EHC Superintendent ’ s Award - Exhibitor having the highest number of entries
EXHIBITORS MAY ENTER 2 ITEMS IN EACH CLASS .
1 . All canned fruit and vegetables must be displayed in clean and sealed standard pint jars . NO QUART JARS ACCEPTED ! Rings must be on lids . Only standard Kerr , Ball , Mason , etc . pint jars will be accepted . Jelly must be in pints or 1 / 2 pints . Only sealed jars ( no paraffin ) will be accepted .
2 . Exhibits must be labeled with the name of the product , date of food preservation and method used ( canned in water bath , pressure canned or other ). Labels will be placed on the entry tag at the time of entry . Labels are available from the Benton County Cooperative Extension Office prior to the fair and at the fairgrounds at check-in . For ease and convenience , superintendents recommend getting labels in advance when possible . Entries without required labeling will not be judged .
3 . Current USDA guidelines are recommended . Judging will follow USDA guidelines .
4 . All foods must have been canned or dried within the last 12 months .
5 . No canned squash including summer , zucchini or spaghetti , pureed or mashed pumpkin , sweet potatoes or potatoes will be judged . Pickled summer or zucchini are allowed . Winter squash , potatoes and pumpkin ( cubed ) will be accepted .
6 . Dried foods should be exhibited in standard pint or 1 / 2 pint canning jars with lids and rings . Jars should not be sealed .
7 . No product , including pickles , should use food coloring .
8 . Fancy packs are discouraged .
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