Canned Goods Note all classes require 2 jars of the same kind for each class entered. Mail all entries to:		Canned Goods Portland Agricultural Fair P.O. Box 862 Portland, CT 06480

Entries must be the work of the exhibitor.

Note: All classes require 2 jars of the same kind for each class entered

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 2009 and September 2010.

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 5TH. ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT DATE.

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

Exhibits must be picked up on Sunday, October 10th 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.