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CANNING DEPARTMENT #18
Entries accepted on Monday,July 29th 9am to 7pm
Superintendent: Lisa Fishman: 316-7153

NOTICE:
1. In case of a dispute or misunderstanding in any class of Canning, the decisions of the judges and/or the superintendent
of the Canning Department will be considered fair, impartial and final. Items are entered under these conditions.
2. Jars must be sealed with a 2-piece lid. No rubber seals, no cloth coverings, no wax seals.
3. Items not sealed will not be judged.
4. No colored glass jars permitted.
5. Entries are limited to only those listed.
6. One jar per entry.
7. Enter through the Judd Street Gate for easy access to the Ag Exhibition Building.

DIVISION 01.0 CANNING

ARTICLE 1ST 2ND 3RD
$10.00 $8.00 $6.00
001 Pickles/Beet
002 Pickles/Mixed
003 Pickles/Green tomato
004 Pickles/Mustard
005 Pickles/Dill
006 Pickles/Sweet
007 Pickles/Bread & Butter
008 Dilled Beans
009 Yellow beans
010 Green beans
011 Carrots
012 Beets
013 Peas
014 Corn
015 Potatoes
016 Pickled Fiddleheads
017 Plain red tomatoes
018 Stewed tomatoes
019 Yellow tomatoes
020 Tomato sauce
022 Any Chutney
023 Relish/Zucchini
024 Relish/Cucumber
025 Relish/Tomato
026 Relish/Corn
027 Jelly/Apple
028 Jelly/Cranberry
029 Jelly/Rhubarb
030 Jelly/Strawberry
031 Jelly/Cran-apple
032 Jelly/Raspberry
033 Jelly/Mixed Fruit
034 Jam/Raspberry
035 Jam/Strawberry
036 Jam/Rhubarb
037 Jam/Strawberry-Rhubarb 038 Jam/Blueberry
039 Jam/Mixed Fruit
040 Applesauce
041 Apple Butter
042 Best of Show $50.00

CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY FORM

EXHIBITION HALL CONTEST RULES:

1. Articles that have been displayed at the Northern Maine Agricultural Fair cannot be displayed again.
2. Any article considered unworthy in any class where there is no competition, will not be awarded a premium. 
3. All articles must be made by the Exhibitor under whose name they are exhibited. Goods must be new and well 
    laundered. Articles should have been finished within the year that they are exhibited.
4. Best of Show cannot be entered as this prize is determined by judge.  
5. In case of a dispute or misunderstanding, in any class of Needlework, the decisions of the Judges and/or 
    Superintendent, will be considered fair, impartial, and final and all items are entered under these conditions.
6. Enter through the Judd Street Gate for easy access to the Ag Exhibition Building. 
7. Federal law requires that we report to the Internal Revenue Service prizes, awards or premiums paid to any individual or partnership if the amount paid aggregate $600.00 or more. We are also required to provide the Federal Identification (E.I.) number or Social Security number. If we are not furnished the (E.I.) or Social Security number or are furnished an incorrect number we must withhold 20% of the amount to be paid. Accordingly, it is most important that all persons furnish us with their numbers, if exhibiting or participating in fair activities where premiums or prizes may be awarded.


EXHIBITION HALL DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS: 

Please enter through the Judge Street Gate for easy access to the Agriculture Exhibition Hall.

Click here for entry form




EXHIBITION HALL CONTEST RULES:

1. Articles that have been displayed at the Northern Maine Agricultural Fair cannot be displayed again.
2. Any article considered unworthy in any class where there is no competition, will not be awarded a premium. 
3. All articles must be made by the Exhibitor under whose name they are exhibited. Goods must be new and well 
    laundered. Articles should have been finished within the year that they are exhibited.
4. Best of Show cannot be entered as this prize is determined by judge.  
5. In case of a dispute or misunderstanding, in any class of Needlework, the decisions of the Judges and/or 
    Superintendent, will be considered fair, impartial, and final and all items are entered under these conditions.
6. Enter through the Judd Street Gate for easy access to the Ag Exhibition Building. 
7. Federal law requires that we report to the Internal Revenue Service prizes, awards or premiums paid to any individual or partnership if the amount paid aggregate $600.00 or more. We are also required to provide the Federal Identification (E.I.) number or Social Security number. If we are not furnished the (E.I.) or Social Security number or are furnished an incorrect number we must withhold 20% of the amount to be paid. Accordingly, it is most important that all persons furnish us with their numbers, if exhibiting or participating in fair activities where premiums or prizes may be awarded.


EXHIBITION HALL DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS: 

Please enter through the Judge Street Gate for easy access to the Agriculture Exhibition Hall.

EXHIBITION HALL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS:

USE STATE STREET GATE for easy access to the Agriculture Exhibition Hall.
Please Park on Judd Street Side of the Exhibition Building

Entries and premiums may be picked up during the following time:
Sunday, August 4th 5:00pm-6:30pm  
No Entry Passes will be given to pick up exhibits on Sunday.

Arrangements can be made to pick up your items at another time if you are unable to pick them up on Sunday. Please contact 
Jessica Winslow 207.227.2651


Northern Maine Agricultural Fair Association
PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE – JULY 31 – AUGUST 4, 2024



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