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Aug. 21 – Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025

351 Days 1 Hours 21 Mins

Canned & Preserved Foods

2024 Canned & Preserved Foods

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Additional Rules for Canned & Preserved Foods

In the canned & preserved foods categories, only USDA approved methods of food preservation (pressure canning or hot water bath) are accepted. You may view the USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning at: foodsafety.cas.psu.edu/canningguide.html

Registration

  • Registration for 2024 is closed.

Delivery of Exhibits

See a map of where to deliver exhibits.

  • Canned & Preserved Foods:
    • Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Sunday, Aug. 11, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Return of Exhibits

  • Pick-Up of Judged Jars: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 1-6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1-7 p.m. (no items returned before 1 p.m.)
  • Thursday, Sept. 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Results

2024 results will be posted as they become available.