Division 12: Garden Produce
Thursday August 19, 2010
Enter Exhibits 1:00-8:00 pm
Friday August 20, 2010
Judging 8:00 am-12:00 noon
Building Open to Public 12:00 noon-8 pm
Saturday August 21, 2010
Building Open to Public 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Sunday August 22, 2010
Building Open to Public 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Pick-up Exhibits 4:00 pm
The theme in the Exhibit Building is Roosters.
Incorporate Roosters into your entries, or come to the Exhibit Building to count all the Roosters in the building to win a prize!
General Information about entering exhibits in the Exhibit Building.
1. Entries will only be accepted in the Exhibit Building on Thursday August 19, 2010from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm. NO entries will be accepted after 8:00 pm.
2. Judging takes place on Friday morning at 8:00 am.
3. Exhibits shall not bear any identification of the Exhibitor, except the entry ticket.
4. Use one Entry Form for each Division (some exceptions apply).
5. Pick-up exhibits no sooner than 4:00 pm Sunday.
6. Read ‘Notice to Exhibitors’.
Chairperson: Robin Janzen 567-9654, 567-6701
Entry Fee: $ 0.50 per Entry
Prize Money: 1st $3, 2nd $2
SPONSOR: Nechako Valley Food Network
Special Prizes: $25 Gift Certificate to high point winner
Special Rules:
1. One entry per exhibitor in each class.
2. Display on paper plates and cover with plastic wrap.
3. All exhibits to be grown by the Exhibitor in 2010.
4. Name the variety on exhibit tag if possible.
Judging Information:
1. All vegetables will be judged according to the Government scale of Points set out in Circular #50B, which can be obtained on application to the Department of Agriculture, Victoria or the local provincial branch in Vanderhoof. Root vegetables should have 1/2 inch stems and roots should be clean and intact.
2. All fruits will be judged according to standards of perfection as set out in the BC Circular #50C. If, in the opinion of the judge any entry is not up to standard, no award will be given.
3. Judges look for Quality. This is the most important factor. Entries should be clean, properly trimmed & handled so as to make them appear attractive.
4. Judges look for Uniformity. The various specimens in each entry should be uniform in size, form, colour & quality.
5. Judges look for Condition. Entries should be in good condition, not past their prime, and free from blemishes, bruises & breaks.
6. Judges look for Colour. Colours should be bright, clear and attractive.
7. Judges look for Size. Entries should be of a size that reflects the stage at which the produce has reached its greatest perfection.
8. For all ‘Other’ classes, entries will be judged on its own merit or with other like kind.
Section 1 – Vegetables
Class:
1200 Bean, broad, 12 pods
1201 Bean, bush, green, 12 pods
1202 Bean, bush, purple, 12 pods
1203 Bean, bush, yellow, 12 pods
1204 Bean, scarlet runner, 12 pods
1205 Beet, cylinder, 5 roots
1206 Beet, globe, 5 roots
1207 Broccoli, 1 head
1208 Brussels Sprouts, 6 specimens
1209 Cabbage, green, 1 head
1210 Cabbage, red, 1 head
1211 Cabbage, savoy, 1 head
1212 Carrot, intermediate, over 4” under 7”, 5 roots
1213 Carrot, long, over 7”, 5 roots
1214 Carrot, short under 4”, 5 roots
1215 Cauliflower, 1 heads
1216 Celery, 2 specimens
1217 Corn, 4 ears
1218 Cucumber, pickling, 12 specimens
1219 Cucumber, slicing, 2 specimens
1220 Kale, 2 specimens
1221 Kohlrabi, 2 specimens
1222 Leeks, 4 specimens
1223 Lettuce, 2 heads
1224 Lettuce, leaf, 2 bunches
1225 Lettuce, romain, 2 bunches
1226 Onion, green, 3 tied in a bunch
1227 Onion, pickling, 12 specimens
1228 Onion, red, 3 tied in a bunch
1229 Onion, shallots & multipliers, 12 specimens
1230 Onion, sweet Spanish, 5 specimens
1231 Onion, yellow, 3 tied in a bunch
1232 Parsnip, 3 specimens
1233 Peas, any variety, 12 pods
1234 Peas, green shelled, 24
1235 Peas, sugar snaps, 12 pods
1236 Peppers, hot or mild pickling, 3 specimens
1237 Peppers, sweet, green, 2 specimens
1238 Peppers, sweet, red, 2 specimens
1239 Peppers, sweet, yellow, 2 specimens
1240 Potato, red, 4 tubers
1241 Potato, white, 4 tubers
1242 Potato, other variety, 4 tubers
1243 Pumpkin, 1 specimens
1244 Radish, 6 specimens
1245 Rhubarb, 5 stalks
1246 Squash, spaghetti, 2 specimens
1247 Squash, zucchini, 2 specimens
1248 Squash, other, 2 specimens
1249 Squash, winter, 1 specimen
1250 Swiss Chard, coloured, 2 bunches
1251 Swiss Chard, green, 2 bunches
1252 Tomato, cherry, 6 specimens
1253 Tomato, green, 6 specimens
1254 Tomato, red or yellow, 6 specimens
1255 Turnip, summer, 5 specimens
1256 Turnip, swede or rutabagas, 3 specimens
1257 Other, does not fit in any of the above classes.
Section 2 – Fruit
Class:
1258 Apples, 5 specimens
1259 Cherries, 12 specimens
1260 Crabapples, 12 specimens
1261 Currants, black, 6 clusters
1262 Currants, red, 6 clusters
1263 Currents, white, 6 clusters
1264 Gooseberries, 12 specimens
1265 Raspberries, 12 specimens
1266 Strawberries, 12 specimens
1267 Other, does not fit in any of the above classes.
Section 3 – Collections
Class:
1268 Collection of garden herbs, at least 5, correctly named
1269 Collection of garden vegetables, at least 8, grown in rural area
1270 Collection of garden vegetables, at least 8, grown in urban area
Section 4 – Herbs
Class:
1271 Basil, 1 stem
1272 Chives, 1 bunch
1273 Dill, 1 stem
1274 Fennel, 1 bunch
1275 Marjoram, 1 bunch
1276 Mint, 1 bunch
1277 Oregano, 1 bunch
1278 Parsley, 1 bunch
1279 Thyme, 1 bunch
Section 5 – Special Classes
Class:
1280 Largest home-grown vegetable, judged for size in comparison to average of kind.
1281 Largest potato
1282 Largest sunflower with seed
1283 Most unusual vegetable
1284 Vegetable and/or Fruit Creation