Canned Goods

Note all classes require 2 jars of the same kind for each class entered.

Co-Superintendents:

Mary Pont
P.O Box 405
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-0753
  Ann Mancini
4 Belle Vista Heights
Portland, CT. 06480
(860) 342-3698

Entries must be the work of the exhibitor.

Judges decisions will be final. The Danish System is used, whereby each entry is judged on its own merit. Multiple awards can be given in a class. No prizes will be given if the judges feel there is no merit. Judging will be on Thursday October 8th.

Exhibits will be under observation at all times during the fair. Security Guards will be on duty during the night. However the Association is not responsible for anything damaged, lost or stolen.

Limit is ONE ENTRY PER CATEGORY.

All entries must have been canned between October 2008 and September 2009.

Jars must be clean, standard canning size and labeled with class Letter and Number and Date Processed.

Jams and Jellies must be in standard canning glasses, jam jars or 1/2-pint jars. Jars must have canning lids with rings. No wax allowed.

Any worthy entry other than those listed may be awarded premiums at the discretion of the judges.

Entry forms must be received by mail to Superintendent NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH. ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT DATE.

The committee will accept exhibits on Thursday, October 8th, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. NO UNREGISTERED ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Exhibits must be picked up on Sunday, October 11th between 5:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. but not removed before then.

Entries not picked up by 6:00 P.M. will be discarded. Any winnings will be donated back to the Portland Fair.

Canned Good Classes








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