FARMERS MARKET

Entries must be received by August 23rd; no late entries will be accepted.

CHECK IN TIME IS BETWEEN 4:00 PM -7:00 PM ON TUESDAY, AUGUST27th.

Please Note:  One entry per class per Exhibitor. Danish system used for placement of ribbons.

The building is open to drop off exhibits between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Tuesday, August 27th. All exhibits must be brought to the Farmers Market at this time. Judging will be done on Wednesday, August 28th. Exhibits must remain in place until Monday, September 2nd at 5:00 PM. Exhibit pickup 5:30 PM but before 7:00 PM Monday, September 2nd, 2024. No vehicles will be allowed near the Home Arts/Farmers Market on Monday evening. Exhibits may also be picked up from 10:00AM – Noon on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024.

All exhibits must be grown by exhibitor during the current year. No exhibitor may rearrange exhibit after judging begins. A plate/basket consists of at least five items unless otherwise specified.  

FOR VALIDATION OF PREMIUM PAYMENT – WORKSHEETS MUST BE SIGNED BY BOTH EXHIBITOR AND SUPERINTENDENT. 

CLASS REFERENCE :

  • PLATE OF POTATOES – White, Red or Other.
  • PLATE OF SWEET CORN – Yellow, White or Bicolored.
  • ORNAMENTAL CORN, 3 EAR BUNCH.
  • TWO HEADS CABBAGE – Green, Red or Other.
  • PLATE OF ONIONS – White, Yellow or Red.
  • CHERRY TOMATOES, 1 PINT BASKET.
  • BEANS, PLATE SHELL IN POD.
  • STRING BEANS PLATE – Green, Yellow, Italian or Purple.
  • LARGEST SUNFLOWER Diameter of Flower.
  • DISPLAY OF ORNAMENTAL GOURDS – Plate of the same variety.
  • ONE SQUASH – HUBBARD, BLUE.
  • BUNCH OF CHARD/GREENS.
  • BEST DISPLAY OF APPLES/FRUIT By home orchardist.
  • BEST PLATE OF OTHER FRUIT Type of Fruit (not listed in fruit classes).
  • BEST DOZEN JUMBO 30 oz. plus per dozen.
  • BEST DOZEN EXTRA LARGE 27-30 oz. per dozen.
  • BEST DOZEN LARGE 24-27 oz. per dozen.
  • BEST DOZEN MEDIUM 21-24 oz. per dozen.
  • BEST DOZEN SMALL EGGS 18-21 oz. per dozen.
  • BEST DOZEN PEE WEE EGGS under 18 oz.
  • BEST QUART OF MAPLE SYRUP IN COMMERCIAL GLASS CONTAINER.
  • BEST MAPLE CREAM 1/2 LB. OR MORE.
  • BEST DRY SUGAR 1/2 LB. OR MORE.
  • BEST MAPLE CANDY 1/2 LB. OR MORE.
  • ASTERS – SINGLE 3 stems.
  • ASTERS – DOUBLE 3 stems.
  • BACHELOR’S BUTTON 3 stems.
  • COSMOS 3 blooms.
  • DAHLIAS – LARGE Over 4”, 3 blooms.
  • DAHLIAS – SMALL Under 4”, 3 blooms.
  • GLADIOLI – LARGE, 3 spikes.
  • GLADIOLI – MINIATURE, 3 spikes.
  • MARIGOLDS – LARGE Over 3”, 3 blooms.
  • MARIGOLDS – SMALL UNDER 3”, 3 blooms.
  • PETUNIAS – SINGLE, 3 blooms.
  • PETUNIAS – DOUBLE, 3 blooms.
  • ROSES – HYBRID TEA, 1 bloom, may have buds.
  • ROSES – MIX COLORS, 3 stems.
  • ROSES – SAME COLOR, 3 stems.
  • SNAPDRAGONS – MIX COLORS, 3 blooms.
  • SNAPDRAGONS – SAME COLOR, 3 blooms.
  • ZINNIAS – LARGE, Over 3”, 3 blooms.
  • ZINNIAS – SMALL, UNDER 3”, 3 blooms.
  • SUNFLOWERS, 3 Blooms.
  • GLORIOSA DAISY 3 blooms.
  • OTHER WORTHY ANNUAL, Any other worthy Annual not listed in class Garden Flowers, 3 blooms (identify on container).
  • OTHER WORTHY PERENNIAL, Any other worthy Perennial not listed in class Garden Flowers, 3 blooms (identify on container).
  • BOUQUET OF SINGLE VARIETY, 4 or more blooms, single or mixed colors, with foliage.
  • BOUQUET OF MIXED FLOWERS With foliage.
  • BOUQUET OF DRIED FLOWERS.
  • CUP AND SAUCER ARRANGEMENT, Using no more than 5 blooms and foliage (not silk)..
  • FALL ARRANGEMENT WITH PUMPKIN Real or artificial.
  • ARRANGEMENT FOR CENTER OF TABLE, Arrangement using silk flowers.
  • SMALL ARRANGEMENT UNDER 4”, No more than 4” high and 4” wide.
  • ARRANGEMENT – UNUSUAL CONTAINER, An arrangement in an unusual container (using dried flowers).
  • WILDFLOWERS, An arrangement of wildflowers in a basket.
  • BOUQUET OF WILDINGS No conservation materials.
  • FRESH FLOWERS FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY, An arrangement of fresh flowers suitable for this occasion.
  • ANIMALS MADE FROM SEEDS, Animals made from seeds, gourds, and/or vegetables. Please label the animal. (9-17 years).
  • ANIMALS MADE FROM SEEDS, Animals made from seeds, gourds, and/or vegetables. Please label the animal. (under 8 years)
  • DISPLAY OF 4 CULINARY HERBS, State how they may be used.
  • DISPLAY OF 4 MEDICINAL HERBS, Include what purpose they are used for and how.
  • Scarecrow Contest : YOUTH (17 and under)

VEGETABLES

**There will be no participation ribbon/premium in this class

CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
HOME GARDENER $250 $200 $150 $100

INDIVIDUAL PLATES & BASKETS

Each entry must have a variety name on the exhibit tag.

CLASS REQUIREMENTS: Limit: 5 Classes per entry for Individual Plates & Baskets

CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD
PLATE OF POTATOES $20 $15 $4
PLATE OF SWEET CORN $20 $15 $4
ORNAMENTAL CORN $20 $15 $4
TWO HEADS CABBAGE $20 $15 $4
TWO HEADS OF CAULIFLOWER $20 $15 $4
TWO HEADS OF LETTUCE $20 $15 $4
TWO CELERY $20 $15 $4
TWO EGG PLANTS $20 $15 $4
TWO HEADS OF BROCCOLI $20 $15 $4
BRUSSELS SPROUTS $20 $15 $4
THREE SLICING CUCUMBERS $20 $15 $4
PLATE OF PICKLING CUCUMBERS $20 $15 $4
PLATE OF ONIONS $20 $15 $4
6 SCALLIONS OR BUNCHING ONIONS $20 $15 $4
PLATE OF HOT PEPPERS $20 $15 $4
PLATE OF SWEET PEPPERS $20 $15 $4
PLATE OF TURNIPS $20 $15 $4
PLATE OF RUTABAGA $20 $15 $4
PLATE OF TOMATOES $20 $15 $4
CHERRY TOMATOES $20 $15 $4
BEANS $20 $15 $4
STRING BEANS PLATE $20 $15 $4
PLATES OF BEETS $20 $15 $4
BEST PLATE OF CARROTS $20 $15 $4
TWO WATERMELONS $20 $15 $4
TWO MUSKMELON OR CANTALOUPE $20 $15 $4
TWO SMALL SUGAR PIE PUMPKINS $20 $15 $4
ONE JACK-O-LANTERN PUMPKIN $20 $15 $4
LARGEST SUNFLOWER $20 $15 $4
DISPLAY OF ORNAMENTAL GOURDS $20 $15 $4
TWO SQUASH – ZUCCHINI $20 $15 $4
TWO SQUASH – BUTTERCUP $20 $15 $4
TWO SQUASH – BUTTERNUT $20 $15 $4
ONE SQUASH – HUBBARD $20 $15 $4
TWO SQUASH – ACORN $20 $15 $4
BUNCH OF CHARD $20 $15 $4
PINT OF PEAS IN SHELL $20 $15 $4
PLATE OF LEEKS $20 $15 $4
PLATE OF GARLIC $20 $15 $4
PLATE OF RADISHES $20 $15 $4

FRUIT

CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
BEST DISPLAY OF APPLES $100 $75 $50 $25
BEST PLATE OF 5 APPLES $20 $15 $4 ***
BEST PLATE OF CRAB APPLES $20 $15 $4 ***
BEST THREE BUNCHES OF GRAPES $20 $15 $4 ***
BEST PLATE OF FIVE PLUMS $20 $15 $4 ***
BEST PLATE OF FIVE PEARS $20 $15 $4 ***
BEST PLATE OF FIVE PEACHES $20 $15 $4 ***
BEST QUART OF BERRIES $20 $15 $4 ***
BEST PLATE OF OTHER FRUIT $20 $15 $4 ***

HONEY

CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD
CREAMED HONEY $20 $15 $4
EXTRACTED HONEY $20 $15 $4
CHUNK HONEY $20 $15 $4
COMB HONEY $20 $15 $4

Extracted honey must be in a one pound glass honey jar with metal or plastic lids. Chunk Honey and Creamed Honey must be in either one pound or 2-½ pound wide mouth round or square jars. In all Lots, two samples must be displayed. DO NOT LABEL.

EGGS

CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD
BEST DOZEN JUMBO $20 $15 $4
BEST DOZEN EXTRA LARGE $20 $15 $4
BEST DOZEN LARGE $20 $15 $4
BEST DOZEN MEDIUM $20 $15 $4
BEST DOZEN SMALL EGGS $20 $15 $4
BEST DOZEN PEE WEE EGGS $20 $15 $4

Eggs are judged by size (according to weight), cleanliness and are candled for freshness & cracks.

NEW HAMPSHIRE MAPLE PRODUCTS

CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD
BEST PINT JAR MAPLE SYRUP $30 $25 $10
BEST QUART OF MAPLE SYRUP $30 $25 $10
HALF DOZEN BEST MAPLE DONUTS $30 $25 $10
BEST MAPLE CREAM $30 $25 $10
BEST DRY SUGAR $30 $25 $10
BEST MAPLE CANDY $30 $25 $10

GARDEN FLOWERS

Grown by Exhibitor Each exhibitor is responsible for his or her own container(s) and those containers should be large enough to hold water for five days. Fresh or natural dried material shall be used unless otherwise stated. A stem may contain more than one flower. A bloom is a single flower. No material on the New Hampshire Conservation List is allowed. Professionals must notify the fair office by August 1st.

Limit: 5 Classes per Entry for Division Garden Flowers except classes BOUQUET OF SINGLE VARIETY, BOUQUET OF MIXED FLOWERS With foliage & BOUQUET OF DRIED FLOWERS

CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD
ASTERS – SINGLE $20 $15 $5
ASTERS – DOUBLE $20 $15 $5
BACHELOR’S BUTTON $20 $15 $5
COSMOS $20 $15 $5
DAHLIAS – LARGE $20 $15 $5
DAHLIAS – SMALL $20 $15 $5
GLADIOLI – LARGE $20 $15 $5
GLADIOLI – MINIATURE $20 $15 $5
MARIGOLDS – LARGE $20 $15 $5
MARIGOLDS – SMALL $20 $15 $5
PETUNIAS – SINGLE $20 $15 $5
PETUNIAS – DOUBLE $20 $15 $5
ROSES – HYBRID TEA $20 $15 $5
ROSES – MIX COLORS $20 $15 $5
ROSES – SAME COLOR $20 $15 $5
SNAPDRAGONS – MIX COLORS $20 $15 $5
SNAPDRAGONS – SAME COLOR $20 $15 $5
ZINNIAS – LARGE $20 $15 $5
ZINNIAS – SMALL $20 $15 $5
SUNFLOWERS $20 $15 $5
GLORIOSA DAISY $20 $15 $5
OTHER WORTHY ANNUAL $20 $15 $5
OTHER WORTHY PERENNIAL $20 $15 $5
Please Choose Only Two of the Following
BOUQUET OF SINGLE VARIETY $20 $15 $5
BOUQUET OF MIXED FLOWERS $20 $15 $5
BOUQUET OF DRIED FLOWERS $20 $15 $5

ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT

AMATEURS ONLY Limit:  1 Entry per CLASS

CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD
CUP AND SAUCER ARRANGEMENT $20 $15 $5
FALL ARRANGEMENT WITH PUMPKIN $20 $15 $5
ARRANGEMENT FOR CENTER OF TABLE $20 $15 $5
SMALL ARRANGEMENT UNDER 4” $20 $15 $5
ARRANGEMENT – UNUSUAL CONTAINER $20 $15 $5
WILDFLOWERS $20 $15 $5

YOUTH EXHIBIT

Limit: 1 Entry per CLASS

Please state age of youth on entry form. Entry MUST be the exhibitor’s work

CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD
BOUQUET OF WILDINGS $20 $15 $5
FRESH FLOWERS FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY $20 $15 $5
ARRANGEMENT MADE FOR MOM $20 $15 $5
ANIMALS MADE FROM SEEDS – 9 TO 17 YEARS $20 $15 $5
ANIMALS MADE FROM SEEDS – UNDER 8 YEARS $20 $15 $5

HERB EXHIBIT

Plants must be labeled on containers with adhesive tape in ink. Plants must be grown by exhibitor for at least 3 months. All herbs must be labeled.

Limit: 1 Entry per CLASS              Each entry must be uniquely different

CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD
EXHIBIT OF 5 DRIED HERBS $20 $15 $5
5 GREEN HERBS IN POTS $20 $15 $5
BOUQUET OF HERBS IN PITCHER $20 $15 $5
DISPLAY OF 4 CULINARY HERBS $20 $15 $5
4 FRAGRANT HERBS $20 $15 $5
DISPLAY OF 4 MEDICINAL HERBS $20 $15 $5
SOMETHING MADE WITH HERBS $20 $15 $5

NATURAL CRAFTS

Artificial accessories allowed in this Class. Limit: 1 Entry per Lot

CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD
SOMETHING MADE WITH PINE CONES $20 $15 $5
SOMETHING MADE WITH EVERGREENS $20 $15 $5
SOMETHING MADE WITH DRIED FLOWERS $20 $15 $5

Entries in this Class may include such things as wreaths, door swags, table centerpieces, etc.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Limit: 1 arrangement per Florist, Women’s Club/Garden Club

CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD
LARGE ARRANGEMENT USING DRIED FLOWERS $100 $75 $25

A large arrangement, under 3 feet, using at least 5 Dried Floral Varieties, in container of your choice. Dried may be used in natural form and color, or may be dyed. The exhibit will be judged on color coordination, harmony, balance, quality, and condition of plant materials. Professional or Organization /Garden Club sign may be displayed after judging. Fabric background to be provided by exhibitor.

WREATH

CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD
UNDECORATED WREATH $40 $20 $10
DECORATED WREATHS $50 $25 $15
PINE $40 $20 $10

A single Grand Champion Wreath will be selected $25 and Rosette awarded.

SCARECROW CONTEST

This year theme – “Your Best Farmer” (Scarecrow can be male/female or child scarecrow).

CLASS 1ST 2ND 3RD
ADULT $50 $25 $10
CHILDREN $25 $15 $10