Aug. 22-Sept. 2, 2024
Creative Activities
Superintendent.................................................................................................................... Tony Schwandt, St. Paul, Minn.
Secretary................................................................................................................................... Arlene Restad, Eagan, Minn.
Board Member, 6th District.......................................................................................................... Kirk Peysar, Aitkin, Minn.
Creative Activities Rules
1. ENTRIES. Open Monday, May 6. Entries close for all divisions Tuesday, July 30, at 4:30 p.m. No exceptions.
A. ONLINE REGISTRATION. All entries MUST be registered. Entries close on Tuesday, July 30, at 4:30 p.m.
No entries will be accepted after closing date. No entry fee required.
1. Exhibitors will receive an instantaneous email confirmation after competing the online process.
Exhibitors must have a copy printed out or readily available to view on a mobile device during
specified drop-off dates as proof of your registration; when delivering your exhibits.
2. Refer to the "How to Enter Exhibits" document on the creative activities web page for detailed
information and entry procedures. Visit the Minnesota State Fair website to begin the registration
process: competition.mnstatefair.org
B. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION. Must be in our office (not postmarked) by Tuesday, July 30, at 4:30 p.m. No
entries will be accepted after closing date. All entries MUST be registered. Follow procedure below:
1. On an 8 1/2” x 11” sheet of paper, include 1) first name, last name, address and phone number; 2)
list of exhibit class number(s) and a description for each exhibit.
2. Mail to: Competition Department - c/o: Creative Activities, Minnesota State Fair, 1265 Snelling
Ave.N.,St.Paul,MN55108.
3. YouwillreceiveapaperconfirmationofyourentriesviaUSPS mail.
4. Exhibitors must have a copy printed out or readily available to view on a mobile device during
specified drop-off dates as proof of your registration; when delivering your exhibits.
C. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE REGISTERED.
2. ELIGIBILITY.
A. Entry limit for Divisions 1-5. No more than one entry will be permitted in any class by one exhibitor. A
singleexhibitormayregister(signuponline)fornomorethan25classesTOTALinDivisions1-5
(needlecraft,garmentmaking,handcrafts,collectionsandseniorcitizen).
B. Entry limit for Division 6. A single exhibitor may register (sign up online) for up to 30 classes in Division 6
(baked goods). An exhibitor who registers for more than 20 classes in Division 6 will need to narrow down
toamaximumof20entriesthattheywilldeliver.Specialcontests(classes1090-1092)areincludedinthe
registration limit. Family members and/or people living at the same address (household) may register and
enter exhibits in the same class as long as each entry is prepared separately; multiple entries from the
samebatcharenotallowed.
C. Entry limit for Division 7.Asingleexhibitormayregister(signuponline)forupto30classesinDivision7
(canning).Anexhibitorwhoregistersformorethan20classesinDivision7willneedtonarrowdowntoa
maximum of 20 entries that they will deliver. Family members and/or people living at the same address
(household)mayregisterandenterexhibitsinthesameclassaslongaseachentryisprepared
separately; multiple entries from the same batch are not allowed.
D. Entries in creative activities are limited to bona fide living residents of Minnesota and must be the work of
the exhibitor completed within three (3) years preceding the 2024 State Fair.
E. Exhibits that have won a first-place at a previous Minnesota State Fair are not eligible for entry, except in
bakedproductsandcanningdivisions.
F. Entries are open to any individual 14 years of age or older as of the first day of the fair (exception: some of
the special contests have different age requirements; see individual special contest rules).
G. Exhibit represents a recreational hobby and is not used as any means of livelihood, directly or indirectly, as
determinedbytheStateFairstaff.Incaseofprotest,refertostatestatutesdocument.
H. Winnersinclassesdesignated“Sweepstakes”areselectedfromfirst-placewinnersinqualifyingclasses.
I. Managementreservestherighttorefuseentrytounusuallylargeorheavyexhibitsthataredifficultto
handleanddisplay.Pre-approvalbysuperintendentisrequiredforlargeexhibits.
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J. Notreeskirts,plasticneedlepointcanvas,pillowcases,tiedquilts,plasticmilkcartons,cans,aprons,dish
towels,dishcloths,potholders,napkins,diamondartorartmadefromkits,weddinggownsorbaptismal
gowns,yardart,photography,drawingsonpaper,wreaths,doiliesoranytypeoftaxidermywillbe
acceptedinanycategory.
K. "Nototherwisespecified(NOS)"classesareonlyforsuchentriesthathavenoregularclasseslisted.If
thereisanexistingclasswhereanentryfits,itcannotbeenteredinNOSandwillbemovedbystaffor
judgestotheappropriateclasstobejudgedagainstlikeentries.Thisdecisionisfinalbasedonjudgeand
staffassessment.
L. TheMinnesotaStateFairisnotresponsibleforanylostordamagedentries.Thisisanat-willexhibit,and
stafftakeseveryprecautionpossibletoensureeachexhibitistreatedwithcare.TheMinnesotaStateFair
doesnotinsureanyexhibitenteredintheCreativeActivitiesBuilding.Ifanexhibitorfeelsitisnecessary,
theymustpurchaseinsuranceattheirownexpense.
3. DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS.
A. Entriesinneedlecraft,garmentmaking,handcrafts,collectionsandworkofseniorcitizenswillbereceived
Saturday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m.; to 5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Monday, Aug. 12,
from10a.m.to7p.m.AllentriesmustbereceivedbyMonday,Aug.12,at7p.m.Allentriesmustbe
registeredPRIORtodelivery.QuiltsandrugsenteredinCountySweepstakesContestswillbereceivedup
toWednesday,Aug.14;atnoon.DeliveredtotheCreativeActivitiesBuilding.
B. EntriesincannedandpreservedfoodswillbereceivedSaturday,Aug.10,from10a.m.to5p.m.;and
Sunday,Aug.11,from11a.m.to5p.m.DeliveredtotheCreativeActivitiesAnnexonthewestsideofthe
building.
C. EntriesinbakedproductswillbereceivedSaturday,Aug.17,from9:30a.m.to1p.m.ALLbakedproducts
shouldbedeliveredtotheCreativeActivitiesAnnexonthewestsideofthebuilding.
D. Duetolimitedstoragespace,earlydrop-offislimitedonlytothosewhoareunabletodelivertheirexhibits
duringthedesignateddatesabove.EarlydropoffbeginsWednesday,July31,throughWednesday,Aug.
7(excludingSaturdayandSunday),from8a.m.to4:30p.m.,attheAdminTooBuilding(locatedat1312
CosgroveAve.onthefairgrounds).NoitemswillbeacceptedbeforeJuly31.NOEXCEPTIONS.
1. Allitemsmustberegisteredpriortoearlydrop-off.AprintedcopyoftheemailconfirmationMUST
accompanyearlydeliveries;exhibitorsmustattachtoeachexhibit:1)exhibitornumber,2)class
number,3)descriptionofentry.
2. Noheavyitemsorexhibitsrequiringspecialhandlingwillbeacceptedforearlydelivery(thisincludes
furniture,oversizeditems,canoesandboats).Ifyouarenotsureyourpiecewillbeacceptedforearly
delivery,callthecompetitionofficePRIORtodelivery,651-288-4417.Nobakedgoodsareaccepted
forearlydelivery.
3. AllexhibitsMUSTBEREGISTEREDpriortobeingdelivered.
E. Competitorswhosendexhibitsbymailorexpressshoulddosoatleastthreeweeksbeforetheopening
dayofthefair.Addressto:SuperintendentofCreativeActivities,MinnesotaStateFair,1265SnellingAve.
N.,St.Paul,MN55108.
1. Thesender’snameandaddressmustbeplainlywrittenontheoutsideofthepackageandalso
placedonacardinside.
2. ALISTOFTHEEXHIBITSBEINGSENTMUSTBEENCLOSED.
3. Departmentclerkswillclassifyentries,prepareentrytagsandattachthemtoeachexhibitsent.
4. ONLYUSPS,UPSorFedExdeliverieswillbeaccepted.Directionsforreturnshipmentofexhibits
post-fairshouldbegiven,andmoneyorchecks(payableto:MinnesotaStateFair)mustbeenclosed
tocovercostofreturningentriestoexhibitor.DoNOTsendstamps.RETURNOFEXHIBIT:See#5,
D.
5. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE REGISTERED PRIOR TO BEING SENT.
F. Do NOT bring in props to accompany the exhibit. They will not be used and are at risk of being
misplaced.
4. JUDGING.
A. Alljudges'decisionsarefinal.
B. Errorsoromissionstothepublishedresults,premiumchecksorscorecardsmustbesentinwritingwithin
10daysafterthefairclosesto[email protected].
C. Judgingofallexhibits(exceptentriesinthebakedproductsdivision)willbeconductedMonday,Aug.12to
Monday,Aug.19.Shouldanyexhibitbeenteredinthewrongclassandtheerrorbediscoveredbeforethe
judging,thesuperintendentmaymakepropercorrectionintheentry.
D. Aduplicatescorecardwillbereturnedtotheexhibitorforeachscoredexhibittohelpmakethereasonsfor
decisionsapparent.Thesweepstakeswinnerischosenfromthefirst-placewinnerswithinacategory.
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E. Judgesareinstructednottoawardribbonsunlessentriesaredeemedworthyofmerit.Ifnocompetition
existsandanexhibitisnotworthyofafirst-placeribbon,thejudgemayawardasecondorathirdplace
ribbonpertheirjudgment.Inlargeclasses,ALLentriesareevaluated,butonlythetop25willbescored
andreceiveareturnedscorecard.
F. Onlyfinishedormountedworkwillbeaccepted.Wallhangingsandpicturesmusthaveameansof
hangingthem.Anyexhibitdisplayingexhibitor’snamemustbecoveredbystitchedclothorheavytape.
G. Soiledentriesandanyentrythatisdamporwetwillnotbejudged.
H. Everyeffortwillbemadetodisplayentriesinanattractivearrangementandperdisplayspaceavailable.
TheStateFairreservestherighttorejectanyexhibitofferedifitisobjectionableinanyway,ifitrequires
anexcessiveamountofspace,orifthecapacityofthedepartmenthasbeenreached.Duetothenumber
ofentries,allentriesmaynotbedisplayed.
I. ResultswillbeavailableneartheofficeintheCreativeActivitiesBuildingduringthefairandatmnstatefair.
org.Noresultswillbegivenoverthephonepriortothestartofthefair.
5. RETURN OF EXHIBITS.
A. ExhibitscanbepickedupfromtheCreativeActivitiesBuildingonWednesday,Sept.4,from1-7p.m.,and
Thursday,Sept.5,from9a.m.to4p.m.NoexhibitsreturnedbeforeWednesday,Sept.4,at1p.m.For
detailedinformationreviewthe"DeliveryandReturnProcedures"documentavailableontheMinnesota
StateFairwebsiteunderGeneralInformationathttps://www.mnstatefair.org/competitions/creative-
activities/
1. Whendroppingoffexhibit(s),youwillreceiveayellowconfirmationsheet.Bringtheyellow
confirmationsheetwhenpickingupyourexhibit(s).
2. Ifyouareunabletopickupyourexhibit(s)onthesedays,youmustmakearrangementswiththe
competitiondepartmentat651-288-4417onorAFTERSept.10,2024.
3. CANOES and BOATScannotbeleftbehind.Wedonothavespacetostoreanyoversizedexhibits.
Ifyouareunabletopickupyourcanoe,boatoroversizedexhibitduringthespecifiedreturndates,
theywillbeleftinthebuildingandatriskofdamage.
B. AllentriesmustbepickedupbyDec.2,2024,at4:30p.m.AFTERsuchdate,theStateFairreservesthe
righttodestroyordisposeofnon-claimeditemsatitsdiscretion.Eachpersonwhoentersanitematthe
StateFairdoessoontheconditionandwiththeunderstandingthatheorsheforfeitsanyandalllegal
rightsandclaimstohisorherentereditemsthatarenotpickedupbythedeadlinesdescribedinthis
section.
C. Premiumchecksandscorecardswillbedistributedatthesametimeentriesareavailableforreturnto
exhibitors.Premiumchecksnotpickedupduringthosedateswillbemailedtoexhibitorsattheaddress
listedontheirentryform.YoumayalsodonateanypremiumswontotheMinnesotaStateFairFoundation
501(c)(3)tosupporttheirmissionofpreservingandimprovingthehistoricMinnesotaStateFairgrounds
andbuildings,andsupportingStateFairagricultural,scientificandeducationalprograms.
D. UPS or USPS boxes accepted for return of entries.Allexpressandparcelpostchargesmustbe
prepaidbythesender.Directionsforreturnshipmentshouldbegiven,andmoneyorcheck(madeoutto
MinnesotaStateFair)mustbeenclosedtocovercostofreturningexhibitstotheexhibitor.DONOTSEND
STAMPS.NoexhibitswillbeshippedbacktoaP.O.box.
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Division 7: Canning
CANNED AND PRESERVED FOODS RULES
1. ENTRY INFORMATION.AllpreservedexhibitsandmaplesyrupmustberegisteredbyTuesday,July30,at4:30
p.m.
A. Recipes are required.Exceptformaplesyrup.Provideonecompleterecipeforeachclassentered,typed
on81/2x11inchsheet.NOTdoublesided.Recipesmustbesubmittedattimeofdeliveryofyourentry.
1. Must include:exhibitornumber,classnumber,descriptiveproductname,processingmethodand
time,ingredientamounts[provideounceweightofpectin,preparationmethod,yieldandreliable
(tested)recipesource(nchfp.uga.eduorfreshpreserving.com)].
2. Follow this recipe as a guideline to submit recipes:EXAMPLE:
QuickFreshPackedDillPickles
Class#:1264(makes7-9pints)Exhibitor#:CXXX
Source:SoEasytoPreserve,UniversityofGeorgiaCooperativeExtension,Nochangetooriginalrecipe.
8pounds3-5inchpicklingcucumbers
11/4c.canningsalt(divided)
2gallonswater
1/4c.sugar
2quartswater
2tbsp.wholemixedpicklingspice
~3tbsp.wholemustardseeds
~14headfreshdill
11/4quartsvinegar(telltypesuchasapplecider)(5%)ifusingapplejuice,tellacidity
WashCucumbers.Cut1/16-in.sliceoffblossomendanddiscard.Leave1/4in.ofstemattached.Dissolve
3/4cupsaltin2gallonswater.Pourovercucumbersandletstandfor12hours.Drain.Combine
vinegar,1/2cupsalt,sugar,1quartswater.Addmixedpicklingspice.Filljarswithpickles.Add1
teaspoonmustardseedsand1/2headfreshdillperpintjar.Coverwithboilingsolution,leave1/2-in.
headspace.Removeairbubbles.Wipejarrims.Adjustlids.Process10minutesinaboilingwater
bath.
3. On back of recipe:exhibitornameandexhibitornumber.
4. RecipeswillbeusedtoverifyfoodsafetyandwillbeshreddedfollowingtheStateFair.
5. Ifintheopinionofthejudges,thewrittenrecipeisincorrectornotatruerepresentationofthefood
product,theexhibitwillbedisqualified.Pointswillbedeductedforincompleterecipes.
B. Special contests.Carefullyreadthedetailsforeachspecialcontestastheagerequirementsandrules
vary.
C. Registration entry limit.Asingleexhibitormayregister(signuponline)forupto30classesinDivision7
(canning).Anexhibitorwhoregistersformorethan20classesinDivision7willneedtonarrowdowntoa
maximumof20entriesthattheywilldeliver.Familymembersand/orpeoplelivingatthesameaddress
(household)mayregisterandenterexhibitsinthesameclassaslongaseachentryisprepared
separately;multipleentriesfromthesamebatcharenotallowed.
D. Allcannedgoodswillbeopenedforjudgingwhentheypasstheappearancetest.Inordertojudge
accurately,thisprocedureisdeemednecessary.Everyprecautionistakentopreventbreakageorlossin
thehandling.Anyproductdeteriorationorfoodsafetyissuestothedisplayjar,duetodisplayconditions,
weatherconditionsorfaultycanningmethodsmustbeattheexhibitor'srisk.
2. DELIVERY OF ENTRIES.DeliverentriestotheCreativeActivitiesAnnex,onthewestsideofthebuilding.Refer
tothe"MapofWheretoDeliverExhibits"and"DeliveryandReturnProcedures"documentsonthecreative
activitieswebpagetolearnmoreatmnstatefair.org/competitions/creative-activities/.
A. CannedandpreservedfoodsmustbedeliveredonSaturday,Aug.10,from10a.m.to5p.m.,orSunday,
Aug.11,from11a.m.to5p.m.
B. PICK UP OF JUDGED JARS.JudgedjarsmaybepickeduponWednesday,Aug.14,fromnoon-6p.m.
3. ELIGIBILITY.Foodsmustbecannedincolorless,heat-tempered,regularorwide-mouthMason-type,threaded,
home-canningjarswithself-sealinglidsandscrewbands.One-piecelidsarenotapprovedforhomecanning.
AnentryhavingotherthanthespecifiedcontainerwillNOTbejudged.Nodecorations(lace,ribbons,etc.).
A. Alljellies,jams,buttersandrelishes/sauces(exceptsalsa)aretobeexhibitedincolorlesshalf-pint(8oz.)
canningjars.NoBallElitesquarejars.Fruits,salsas,picklesandtomatoesaretobeexhibitedincolorless
pintcanningjars,exceptasparaguscanuse24oz.jar.NOquartsizeallowed.
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B. Two(2)same-sizejarsofthesameproductmustbebroughtforeachclassenteredexceptvinegars,dried
fruits,vegetablesandherbs.Onthesideofthejartobeopenedandjudged,placealabelwith:nameof
product,exhibitornumber,classnumber,processingmethodandlengthoftimeprocessed(varietyname
onlyfordisplayofvinegarsanddriedfruitsorvegetablesandcolorformaplesyrup).DONOTinclude
exhibitorname.Staffwilllabelthesecondjarwhichwillbeusedfordisplayandreturned.
C. AjarofcannedorpreservedfoodthathasbeenjudgedinapreviousMinnesotaStateFairisnoteligible
forentry.Anexhibitorhavingreceivedfirst-placeatthreesuccessiveMinnesotaStateFairswillnotbe
permittedtocompeteintheclass(excludingsweepstakes)atsucceedingfairsforaperiodoftwoyears.
D. ApprovedUSDAmethodsarepressurecanning,hotwaterbathoratmosphericsteamcanning.Noopen
kettle,ovencanningoropenprocessing.YoucanviewtheUSDACompleteGuidetoHomeCanningby
visitingtheirwebsite(www.nchfp.uga.edu)orbycallingtheUniversityofMinnesotaat(800)854-1678.
E. Alljarsmustbesealedwithself-sealinglidsandincludenewbands.NOWAX.
F. AllentriesexhibitedmustbetheproductoftheexhibitorandmustuseUSDA-approvedmethods.Family
membersand/orpeoplelivingatthesameaddress(household)mayregisterandenterexhibitsinthe
sameclass,aslongaseachentryisaseparatepreparation.Multipleentriesfromthesamebatcharenot
allowed.
G. Noprepackaged,one-steprelishorpicklemixesallowed.Norefrigeratorpickles.Nofreezerjamor
spreadscontainingflavoredgelatindessert.
H. Allentriesareevaluated,butonlythetop25willbeprovidedwithajudge'sscorecard.
I. MAPLE SYRUP.SyrupenteredinthecontestmustbeproducedandprocessedinMinnesota.No
additives,coloringagentsorpreservativesofanytypeoramountcanbeaddedtothesyrup.Family
membersand/orpeoplelivingatthesameaddress(household)mayregisterandenterexhibitsinthe
sameclass,aslongaseachentryisaseparatepreparation.Multipleentriesfromthesamebatcharenot
allowed.Allsyrupwillbeopenedforjudgingandasmallamountusedforjudgingpurposes.
1. Maple Syrup must be in 8 oz. flat flask with handle. Two (2) flasks per entry.
2. Labeling.Two(2)same-sizeflasksofthesameproductmustbebroughtforeachclassentered.On
thesideoftheflasktobeopenedandjudged,placealabelwith:nameofproduct,exhibitornumber,
classnumber,processingmethodandlengthoftimeprocessed,varietyname(golden/delicate,
amber/rich,dark/robust,verydark/strong).DONOTincludeexhibitorname.Staffwilllabelthe
secondflaskthatwillbeusedfordisplayandreturned.
FoodSafetyandProcessing................................................................... 25
GeneralAppearance............................................................................... 25
ProductQuality........................................................................................ 25
FlavorandAroma.................................................................................... 25
Judging Criteria - Canned Fruits and Fruit Syrup
100
FoodSafetyandProcessing................................................................... 25
GeneralAppearance............................................................................... 20
ProductQuality........................................................................................ 20
FlavorandAroma.................................................................................... 35
Judging Criteria - Jellies, Jams, Butters, Relishes, Pickles and Fermented Products
100
FoodSafetyandProcessing................................................................... 25
GeneralAppearance............................................................................... 25
ProductQuality........................................................................................ 25
FlavorandTexture.................................................................................. 25
Judging Criteria - Canned Tomatoes and Dried Fruit and Vegetables
100
FoodSafetyandProcessing................................................................... 25
Appearance/Clarity.................................................................................. 25
Container................................................................................................. 25
FlavorandAroma.................................................................................... 25
Judging Criteria - Vinegar
100
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Color/Grade............................................................................................. 20
Clarity...................................................................................................... 10
Flavor...................................................................................................... 40
Density.................................................................................................... 30
Judging Criteria - Maple Syrup
100
Premiums for Canning
2024First-PlacePremium
$8
Sweepstakes(unlessotherwiseindicated)
$10
Class Listing for Canning
Awarded to the individual earning the most points on their entries in the canning classes, not including classes beginning with "SP" or special
contests/awards. Only exhibits made in the "home kitchen" will be eligible. Points will be awarded as follows: first-place earns 5 points, second-
place earns 4 points, third-place earns 3 points, fourth-place earns 2 points. Points awarded as far out as ribbon placing for the class. The winner
will receive a plaque and will be listed on the creative activities web page and premium book. Winner will be contacted by phone and announced
by signage in the kitchen area of Creative Activities Building.
PrestigiousProcessorofthePantry
1200
2023 Prestigious Processor of the Pantry:BarbSchaller,Burnsville,Minn.
Fruits
Exhibited in two (2) standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.
Applesauce,noadditionsotherthansugar
1201
Exhibited in two (2) standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.
Fruitsauce,singleormultiplefruits,withadditionalflavorsorspices;labelfruitsused
1202
Exhibited in two (2) standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.
Syrup-packedfruit
1203
Exhibited in two (2) standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.
Fruitsyrup,singlefruit,justliquid
1204
(classes 1201-1204)
Sweepstakes,fruits
1205
Jellies
Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors and spices.
Apple
1206
Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors and spices.
Blackberry
1207
Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors and spices.
Cherry
1208
Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors and spices.
Chokecherry
1209
Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors and spices.
Crabapple
1210
Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors and spices.
Currant
1211
Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors and spices.
Grape
1212
Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Without additional flavors and spices.
Herb,herbcombo,mint(labelflavor)
1213
Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Without additional flavors and spices.
Pepper(smallpiecespermitted)
1214
Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors and spices.
Plum
1215
Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors and spices.
Redraspberry
1216
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Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors and spices.
Strawberry
1217
Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors and spices.
Wildfruit(labelflavor)
1218
Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled.
Wineorfruitandwine(labelflavor)
1219
Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled.
Combinationoffreshfruits,atleast2(labelfruitsused)
1220
Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jelly jars and labeled.
Nototherwisespecified(labelflavor)
1221
(classes 1206-1221)
Sweepstakes,jellies
1222
Jams
Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two
standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.
Fruitwithheatorspicecomingfrompeppers(labelfruitandpeppersused)
1223
Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two
standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.
Apricot
1224
Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two
standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.
Blackraspberry
1225
Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two
standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.
Blackberry
1226
Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two
standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.
Blueberry
1227
Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two
standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.
Cherry
1228
Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two
standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.
Orangemarmalade
1229
Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two
standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.
Citrusmarmalade
1230
Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two
standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.
Nectarine
1231
Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two
standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.
Peach
1232
Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two
standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.
Pear
1233
Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two
standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.
Plum
1234
Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two
standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.
Redraspberry
1235
Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two
standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.
Rhubarb
1236
Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two
standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.
Strawberry
1237
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Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two
standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must be single fruit without additional flavors or spices.
Wildfruit(labelfruitused)
1238
Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two
standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.
Fruit,withadditionalflavorsand/orspice(labelfruitused)
1239
Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two
standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.
Rhubarbwithotherfruit(labelfruitused)
1240
Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two
standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.
Multi-fruitcombinations,withnospiceorflavorings(labelfruitused)
1241
Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two
standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.
Nosugarjam(labelfruitused)
1242
Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two
standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.
Fruitandwineorliquor-canincludespice(labelfruitused)
1243
Jams are whole fruits, slightly crushed, evenly distributed in syrup or jelly-like brilliance and color but slightly softer than jelly. Exhibited in two
standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.
Nototherwisespecified(labelfruitused)
1244
(classes 1223-1244)
Sweepstakes,jams
1245
Butters
Butters consist of fruit pulp run through a sieve, sugar added and cooked until it forms a thick consistency that spreads easily. Spices may be
added. Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.
Apple
1246
Butters consist of fruit pulp run through a sieve, sugar added and cooked until it forms a thick consistency that spreads easily. Spices may be
added. Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled.
Nototherwisespecified,nopumpkin(labelfruitused)
1247
Relishes/Sauces
Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no mixes. Must be processed
in hot water bath or pressure canner.
Picanteorsalsa,mild
1248
Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no mixes. Must be processed
in hot water bath or pressure canner.
Picanteorsalsa,hot
1249
Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no mixes. Must be processed
in hot water bath or pressure canner.
Fruitsalsa
1250
Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no mixes. Must be
processed in hot water bath or pressure canner.
Chutney,fruit
1251
Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no mixes. Must be
processed in hot water bath or pressure canner.
Chilisauce
1252
Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no mixes. Must be
processed in hot water bath or pressure canner.
Ketchup
1253
Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no mixes. Must be
processed in hot water bath or pressure canner.
Barbecuesauce,tomato-based(nospaghettisauces)
1254
Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no mixes. Must be
processed in hot water bath or pressure canner.
Barbecuesauce,nototherwisespecified(labelflavor)
1255
Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no mixes. Must be
processed in hot water bath or pressure canner.
Cornrelish
1256
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Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No cucumbers. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no
mixes. Must be processed in hot water bath or pressure canner.
Pepperrelish
1257
Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no mixes. Must be
processed in hot water bath or pressure canner.
Cucumberrelish
1258
Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no mixes. Must be
processed in hot water bath or pressure canner.
Zucchinirelish
1259
Exhibited in two standard HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil, starch or flour allowed in product, no mixes. Must be
processed in hot water bath or pressure canner.
Nototherwisespecified(NOS)
1260
(classes 1248-1260)
Sweepstakes,relishes/sauces
1261
Pickles
Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil allowed.
Beet
1262
Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. If using whole garlic, cut cloves in half lengthwise. No oil allowed.
Bean,canincludedill
1263
Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. If using whole garlic, cut cloves in half lengthwise. No oil allowed.
Breadandbutter,sweet
1264
Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. If using whole garlic, cut cloves in half lengthwise. No oil allowed.
Cucumber,sweet
1265
Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil allowed.
Dill,nogarlicorvegetable
1266
Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. If using whole garlic, cut cloves in half lengthwise. No oil allowed.
Dill,withgarlicbutnoothervegetableorspices
1267
Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. If using whole garlic, cut cloves in half lengthwise. No oil allowed.
Dill,withothervegetablesand/orspices,nothot
1268
Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. If using whole garlic, cut cloves in half lengthwise. No oil allowed.
Dill,hot
1269
Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil allowed.
Peppers,sweet
1270
Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil allowed.
Peppers,hot
1271
Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. If using whole garlic, cut cloves in half lengthwise. No oil allowed.
Asparagus spears can use 24 oz. jar.
Nototherwisespecified,singlevegetable(includingwatermelonrindandasparagus)
1272
Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. If using whole garlic, cut cloves in half lengthwise. No oil allowed.
Nototherwisespecified,mixedvegetables
1273
(classes 1262-1273)
Sweepstakes,pickles
1274
Fermented Products
Exhibited in two standard QUART colorless home canning jars and labeled. No oil allowed.
Cucumber,pickles
1275
Bottle weight must not exceed 24 oz. Label flavor variety.
Vinegars, made from scratch
1276
Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Fermentation of cabbage and salt, including red pepper powder, garlic,
ginger, onion and other ingredients. Must follow proper USDA and fermentation guidelines. No oil allowed.
Kimchi
1277
Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Must label raw or hot packed. No oil allowed.
Sauerkraut,raworhotpacked
1278
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Infused Vinegars
Display only. Using fruit, vegetables or spices to infuse vinegar. Bottle weight must not exceed 24 oz. Label flavor variety.
Non-herbinfusedcommercialvinegar,filtered,3varieties(1bottleofeachvariety,labelvariety)
1279
Display only. Using herbs to infuse vinegar. Bottle weight must not exceed 24 oz. Label flavor variety. If using whole garlic, cut cloves in half
length wise.
Herbinfusedcommercialvinegar,filtered,3varieties(1bottleofeachvariety,labelvariety)
1280
Tomatoes
Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Can be safely preserved in boiling water baths using current time
tables.
Tomatoes-whole
1281
Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Can be safely preserved in boiling water baths using current time
tables. Reference this website for "Minnesota Style" https://extension.umn.edu/preserving-and-preparing/canning-minnesota-tomato-mixture.
Tomatomixture-MinnesotaStyle
1282
Exhibited in two standard PINT colorless home canning jars and labeled. Can be safely preserved in boiling water baths using current time
tables.
Tomatojuice
1283
Dried Items
One (1) variety; label variety. Exhibited in one standard PINT or HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars with self-sealing lids and bands. Does
not need to be sealed.
Driedfruit
1284
One (1) variety; label variety. Exhibited in one standard PINT or HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars with self-sealing lids and bands. Does
not need to be sealed.
Driedvegetables
1285
One (1) variety; label variety. Exhibited in one standard PINT or HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars with self-sealing lids and bands. Does
not need to be sealed.
Driedherbs
1286
Exhibit no more than four (4) pieces or slices in each jar. Exhibited in TWO (2) standard PINT or HALF-PINT colorless home canning jars with
self-sealing lids and bands. Does not need to be sealed.
Jerky(labeltype)
1287
Maple Syrup
Maple Syrup must be exhibited in TWO (2) 8 oz. flats (glass container with handle), any other container will be disqualified. Syrup entered in the
contest must be produced and processed in Minnesota. No additives, coloring agents or preservatives of any type or amount can be added to
the syrup. All syrup will be opened for judging and a small amount used for judging purposes. No brand/business/organization labels of any kind
will be permitted.
Goldenmaplesyrup/delicateflavor
1288
Maple Syrup must be exhibited in TWO (2) 8 oz. flats (glass container with handle), any other container will be disqualified. Syrup entered in the
contest must be produced and processed in Minnesota. No additives, coloring agents or preservatives of any type or amount can be added to
the syrup. All syrup will be opened for judging and a small amount used for judging purposes. No brand/business/organization labels of any kind
will be permitted.
Ambermaplesyrup/richflavor
1289
Maple Syrup must be exhibited in TWO (2) 8 oz. flats (glass container with handle), any other container will be disqualified. Syrup entered in the
contest must be produced and processed in Minnesota. No additives, coloring agents or preservatives of any type or amount can be added to
the syrup. All syrup will be opened for judging and a small amount used for judging purposes. No brand/business/organization labels of any kind
will be permitted.
Darkmaplesyrup/robustflavor
1290
Maple Syrup must be exhibited in TWO (2) 8 oz. flats (glass container with handle), any other container will be disqualified. Syrup entered in the
contest must be produced and processed in Minnesota. No additives, coloring agents or preservatives of any type or amount can be added to
the syrup. All syrup will be opened for judging and a small amount used for judging purposes. No brand/business/organization labels of any kind
will be permitted.
Very dark maple syrup/strong flavor
1291
(classes 1288-1291)
Sweepstakes,maplesyrup
1292
Will award a plaque to the winner of the overall best maple syrup, judge's choice (classes 1288-1291 combined).
MinnesotaMapleSyrupProducersAssociationAward
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