CLASS THREE - SWEETS AND SOURS
CLASS 3 - SWEETS AND SOURS
Directors: Frances Bestard 519-666-1051
- Score: Flavour - 10, Texture - 10, Appearance - 10, Aroma - 10, Headspace - 3, Originality - 7. TOTAL = 50 Points
Rules and Regulations:
- Must be in a clean glass jar not less than 8 oz. or 250 ml.
- New 2 piece lids and rings must be used.
- Fasten entry tag on each jar with an elastic.
- Jars must be sealed but will be opened by the judge.
- Entry must be made in the current year.
- No more than 1/4 inch head space.
PRESERVES:
Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $2
1. | Stewed Tomatoes |
2. | Applesauce |
3. | Peaches - halves |
4. | Cherries (pitted) |
5. | Pears - halves |
6. | Unusual Preserve, any type – named |
PICKLES AND RELISHES:
Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $2
7. | Hot Dog Relish - no artificial colours |
8. | Bread and Butter Pickles |
9. | Fruit Chili Sauce (fruit named) |
10. | Sweet Pickles - no artificial colouring |
11. | Dill Pickles |
12. | Corn Relish |
13. | Salsa Sauce - mild |
14. | Zucchini Relish |
15. | Pickled Beets |
JAMS AND JELLIES:
Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $2
16. | Blueberry Jam |
17. | Red Pepper Jelly |
18. | Peach Jam - cooked |
19. | Raspberry Jam - cooked |
20. | Strawberry Jam - cooked |
21. | Any Jam using 2 or emore fruit (named) |
OAAS SPECIALS:
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, 4th: $8, 5th: $5
22. | ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES MAPLE SYRUP COMPETITION 2 CURVED Kent style glass bottles or equivalent, of Maple Syrup, Canada Grade A – Amber, each having a capacity of 250ml |
23. | ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES LIQUID HONEY COMPETITION Liquid honey exhibits shall consist of 2 clear glass containers, each having a capacity of 375 ml. |
CLASS 3 SPECIALS:
24. | Heeman's Greenhouses & Strawberry Farm Special Prizes: 1st: $6 and $25 Gift Certificate from Heeman's, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $2 Exhibitor winning the most points in class 3 will receive a $25 gift certificate from Heemans |
Judging Guidelines for all Bernardin Specials:
- To qualify for competition, all home canned foods must be submitted in mason jars with property sealed two-piece metal SNAP lids. Regular BERNARDIN SNAP Lids and colourful BERNARDIN Collection Elite SNAP Lids are equally acceptable for competition. Unsealed jars, items with lug caps or wax seals are unacceptable. Mason jars are specifically designed for home canning).
- Entries must be prepared within one year of judging date.
25. | Bernardin Best of the Show Home Canning Award Prize: $30 Bernardin Gift Certifiate and Rosette Ribbon Prize: Bernardin $30 Gift Certificate & Rosette Ribbon Winner to be selected from among Fair Competition that includes a minimum of 3 home canning categories in which there have been at least 10 total entries. Best of Show winner is fair's "Best Home Canner" based on either the highest number of accumulated points or the judge's choice of Best Over All Home Canning Entry selected from among the qualifiers. |
26. | Bernardin Jam Award Prize: $20 Bernardin Gift Certificate & Rosette Ribbon Prize: Bernardin $20 Gift Certificate & Rosette Ribbon Award for contestant with the Best Jam, Jelly or Fruit Spread made with Bernardin Fruit Pectin or Bernardin No Sugar Needed Fruit Pectin. To be eligible, the entry must be accompanied by a proof of purchase (UPC symbol) from the Bernardin product. |
27. | Bernardin Gift Pack Award Prize: $20 Bernardin Gift Certificate & Rosette Ribbon Prize: Bernardin $20 Gift Certificate & Rosette Ribbon A) Home canners like to share their special jars of food with friends. This prize encourages contestants to use creativity and crafting talents in a gift pack entry. |