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Canning

Class 58 – Canned Goods

Chairperson: Marie Hall 519-776-6073

entries-2To be Judged – Will be Opened
All canned goods must be in proper glass canning jars with 2 piece lid and ring, except maple syrup. Please use new lid and ring.  Jars no larger than 1 quart / 1 litre size.
Jellies and marmalade with proper seals and rings.
NO CLOTH COVERS ON CANNING JARS
Prizes: 1st $7.00, 2nd $5.00, 3rd $4.00

PLEASE NOTE: for sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 24, 26, 27, 29, 34, 36, 37 and 44 the first prize will be $30 given by Geordi Todd. The winner is to present the sponsor with an unopened jar of preserves in order to receive the prize money. Exchange to take place before Sunday closing. The second and third prize for these sections is awarded by the society.

PLEASE NOTE: added section – section numbers have changed

1. Applesauce, canned
2. Peaches, canned
3. Pears, canned
4. Blueberry Sauce, canned
5. Tomatoes, canned plain
6. Hot dog relish
7. Beans, pickled
8. Corn relish
9. Cowboy Candy
10. Chili sauce, veg
11. Pickled asparagus
12. Pickled carrots
13. Pickled eggs
14. Peppers, sweet, pickled
15. Sweet pickles
16. Zucchini relish
17. Bread and butter pickles
18. Dill pickles
19. Spaghetti sauce, no meat
20 Pickled peppers mixed, hot
21. Jam, strawberry, cooked
22. Jam, peach, cooked
23. Jam, habanero peach, cooked

24. Jam, raspberry, cooked
25. Jam, plum, cooked
26. Jam, apricot, cooked
27. Jam, blueberry, cooked
28. Jam, currant, cooked
29. Jam, cherry, cooked **
30. Jam, strawberry, freezer
31. Jam, peach, freezer
32. Jam, raspberry, freezer
33. Jam, AOV, freezer
34. Jam,  diet, peach
35. Jelly, apple
36. Jelly, black currant
37. Jelly, grape
38. Jelly, A.O.V. wine
39. Jelly, sweet pepper
40. Jelly, hot pepper
41. Maple syrup, maple syrup jar accepted
42. Marmalade
43. Fruit chutney
44. Salsa
45. Tomato juice
46. Pickled beets
47. Year of the canned good: Charcuterie Board Display, no meat, no cheese, must have at least two canned goods on board

 

 

Separate Entry

48. By the Fruit Wagon, Harrow
Best Salad Dressing made with apple cider vinegar. Salad dressing must be kept in refrigerator prior to admission of entry. Recipe to be included.
1st $20, 2nd $15

49. By Uptown Meats & Deli
Best BBQ Sauce – BBQ Sauce, cooked, proper canning jars with 2 piece lid. Recipe to be included … $20 Gift Certificate
Winner to present sealed jar in exchange for gift certificate to be picked up at store.

50. By Berrylicious Fruit Farm, Burgessville
Best Elderberry Syrup … 1st $25

 

Specials – Class 58

By All Canadian Entertainment
Best Apple Sauce (sec 1) … $30.00
Best Peaches (sec 2) … $30.00
Best Pears (sec 3) … $30.00
Best Blueberry Sauce (sec 4) … $30.00
Best Corn Relish (sec 8) … $30.00
Best Chili Sauce, veg (sec 10) … $30.00
Best Pickled Asparagus (sec 11) … $30.00
Best Pickled Carrots (sec 12) … $30.00
Best Pickled Eggs (sec 13) … $30.00
Best Sweet Pickles (sec 15) … $30.00
Best Bread and Butter Pickles (sec 17) … $30.00
Best Dill Pickles (sec 18) … $30.00
Best Pickled Hot Peppers (sec 20) … $30.00
Best Raspberry Jam (sec 24) … $30.00
Best Apricot Jam (sec 26) … $30.00
Best Blueberry Jam (sec 27) … $30.00
Best Cherry Jam (sec 29) … $30.00
Best Diet Peach Jam (sec 34) … $30.00
Best Black Currant Jelly (sec 36) … $30.00
Best Grape Jelly (sec 37) … $30.00
Best Salsa (sec 44) … $30.00

Winner to present sponsor, Geordi Todd, with unopened jar of preserves to receive prize money.
Exchange to take place before Sunday closing.

 

ENFORCED for 2026:

Entry Forms will NOT be accepted after Saturday, August 29th, 5:00pm. NO EXCEPTIONS

(Note: The Fair Board reserves the right to refuse any entry form.)

Downloads

Colouring Contest Picture

Entry Form

Prize List (Full Harrow Fair Book)

ADMISSION:

Adults: $12.00
Children 12 and under: FREE

Weekend Packages: Available at Office for $30.00 (unlimited admission to the grounds for the duration of the Fair)

Debit and credit cards will be accepted at the gates, due to sponsorships by BrokerLink Insurance and Kent & Essex Mutual Insurance

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NO PETS/DOGS ALLOWED ON FAIRGROUNDS

Fair Themes

2026 Theme
Tractors and Tailgates

2027 Theme
Farmers Are Heroes

2028 Theme
Aprons To Overalls

2029 Theme
Memories & Milestones
(175th Anniversary)

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Red Wine Jelly

For use as condiment on crackers.

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups wine (using different types of red
    wine will differ the taste outcome)
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 (2 ounce) package dry pectin
  • 4 1/2 cups white sugar

Directions

1. Combine wine, lemon juice, and pectin in a large saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Add sugar, stirring until dissolved.
3. Return to a rolling boil.
4. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
5. Skim foam off top, if necessary.
6. Ladle hot jelly into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
7. Tighten 2 piece lids.
8. Process for 5 minutes in boiling water bath.