DEPARTMENT 24
FARMERS MARKET
NEW THIS YEAR FARMERS MARKET IS NOW COMBINED WITH THE HOME ARTS BUILDING #19. IT WILL REMAIN ITS OWN DEPARTMENT. NEW CHECK IN TIMES ARE 1:00 PM -7:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST.
Entries must be received by August 21st; no late entries will be accepted.
NEW THIS YEAR
We will no longer be following the Danish System of Judging for Farmers Market. There will be (1) 1st place, (1) 2nd place and (1) 3rd place winner for all lots everyone else falls under participant and will receive a participation ribbon.
We do have some classes that have a 1st -4th place winner, these classes are not eligible for a participation ribbon/premium and will be marked with a ** and note.
Flowers, Vegetables, Maple Products, Honey, and Wreaths
Please follow individual class requirements as indicated at the beginning of each class listing.
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. An exhibitor may enter one exhibit of each variety, but no duplicate entries will be permitted. Total number of plates/baskets per exhibitor per class not to exceed five (5). Superintendent and Judge reserve the right to combine classes or award additional prizes when number or quality of entries indicates.
The building is open to drop off exhibits between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Tuesday, August 31st. All exhibits must be brought to the Farmers Market at this time. Judging will be done on Wednesday, September 1st. Exhibits must remain in place until Monday, September 6th at 7:00 PM. Exhibit pickup 7:30 PM but before 8:30 PM Monday, September 6th, 2021. No vehicles will be allowed near the Home Arts/Farmers Market on Monday evening.
Exhibits may also be picked up from 10:00 AM – Noon on Tuesday, September 7th, 2021.
FOR VALIDATION OF PREMIUM PAYMENT – WORKSHEETS MUST BE SIGNED BY BOTH EXHIBITOR AND SUPERINTENDENT.
DIVISION – VEGETABLES
**There will be no participation ribbon/premium in this class
| CLASS | DESCRIPTION | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH |
| 1. | HOME GARDENER A home gardener display must consist of at least 10 different varieties of vegetables. Each of the 10 different varieties has to have at least the correct amount listed for the individual plates. All varieties must be labeled. The produce is grown for personal use and not for sale. |
$250 | $200 | $150 | $100 |
DIVISION – INDIVIDUAL PLATES/BASKETS
Each entry must have a variety name on the exhibit tag.
Limit: 5 Classes per entry for Division Individual Plates/Baskets
| CLASS | DESCRIPTION | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| 1. | PLATE OF POTATOES – White, Red or Other | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 2. | PLATE OF SWEET CORN – Yellow, White or Bicolored | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 3. | ORNAMENTAL CORN, 3 EAR BUNCH | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 4. | TWO HEADS CABBAGE – Green, Red or Other | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 5. | TWO HEADS OF CAULIFLOWER | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 6. | TWO HEADS OF LETTUCE | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 7. | TWO CELERY | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 8. | TWO EGG PLANTS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 9. | TWO HEADS OF BROCCOLI | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 10. | BRUSSELS SPROUTS, 1 PINT | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 11. | THREE SLICING CUCUMBERS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 12. | PLATE OF PICKLING CUCUMBERS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 13. | PLATE OF ONIONS – White, Yellow or Red | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 14. | 6 SCALLIONS OR BUNCHING ONIONS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 15. | PLATE OF HOT PEPPERS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 16. | PLATE OF SWEET PEPPERS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 17. | PLATE OF TURNIPS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 18. | PLATE OF RUTABAGA | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 19. | PLATE OF TOMATOES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 20. | CHERRY TOMATOES, 1 PINT BASKET | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 21. | BEANS, PLATE SHELL IN POD | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 22. | STRING BEANS PLATE – Green, Yellow, Italian or Purple | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 23. | PLATE OF BEETS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 24. | BEST PLATE OF CARROTS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 25. | TWO WATERMELONS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 26. | TWO MUSKMELON OR CANTALOUPE | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 27. | TWO SMALL SUGAR PIE PUMPKINS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 28. | ONE JACK-O-LANTERN PUMPKIN | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 29. | LARGEST SUNFLOWER Diameter of Flower | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 30. | DISPLAY OF ORNAMENTAL GOURDS Plate of the same variety | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 31. | TWO SQUASH, ZUCCHINI | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 32. | TWO SQUASH, BUTTERCUP | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 33. | TWO SQUASH, BUTTERNUT | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 34. | ONE SQUASH , HUBBARD, BLUE | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 35. | TWO SQUASH, ACORN | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 36. | BUNCH OF CHARD/GREENS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 37. | PINT OF PEAS IN SHELL | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 38. | PLATE OF LEEKS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 39. | PLATE OF GARLIC | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 40. | PLATE OF RADISHES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
DIVISION – FRUIT
| LOT NO. | DESCRIPTION | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH |
| 1. | BEST DISPLAY OF APPLES/FRUIT By home orchardist | $100 | $75 | $50 | $25 |
| LOT NO. | DESCRIPTION | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| 4. | BEST PLATE OF 5 APPLES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 5. | BEST PLATE OF CRAB APPLES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 6. | BEST THREE BUNCHES OF GRAPES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 7. | BEST PLATE OF FIVE PLUMS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 8. | BEST PLATE OF FIVE PEARS | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 9. | BEST PLATE OF FIVE PEACHES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 10. | BEST QUART OF BERRIES | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 11. | BEST PLATE OR QUART OF OTHER FRUIT Type of Fruit (not listed above) | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 12. | BEST PLATE OF FRUIT BY YOUTH Under 17 | $20 | $15 | $4 |
DIVISION – HONEY
| CLASS | DESCRIPTION | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| 1. | CREAMED HONEY | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 2. | EXTRACTED HONEY | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 3. | CHUNK HONEY | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 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.
DIVISION – EGGS
| CLASS | DESCRIPTION | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| 1. | BEST DOZEN JUMBO 30 oz. plus per dozen | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 2. | BEST DOZEN EXTRA LARGE 27-30 oz. per dozen | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 3. | BEST DOZEN LARGE 24-27 oz. per dozen | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 4. | BEST DOZEN MEDIUM 21-24 oz. per dozen | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 5. | BEST DOZEN SMALL EGGS 18-21 oz. per dozen | $20 | $15 | $4 |
| 6. | BEST DOZEN PEE WEE EGGS under 18 oz. | $20 | $15 | $4 |
Eggs are judged by size (according to weight), cleanliness and are candled for freshness & cracks.
DIVISION – NEW HAMPSHIRE MAPLE PRODUCTS
| CLASS | DESCRIPTION | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| 1. | BEST PINT JAR MAPLE SYRUP | $30 | $25 | $10 |
| 2. | BEST QUART OF MAPLE SYRUP IN COMMERCIAL GLASS CONTAINER | $30 | $25 | $10 |
| 3. | BEST MAPLE DONUTS , 1/2 DOZEN | $30 | $25 | $10 |
| 4. | BEST MAPLE CREAM 1/2 LB. OR MORE | $30 | $25 | $10 |
| 5. | BEST DRY SUGAR 1/2 LB. OR MORE | $30 | $25 | $10 |
| 6. | BEST MAPLE CANDY 1/2 LB. OR MORE | $30 | $25 | $10 |
DIVISION – 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.
Classes 1-23 Limit: 5 Lots per Entry for Class I
| CLASS | DESCRIPTION | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| 1. | ASTERS (SINGLE) 3 stems | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 2. | ASTERS (DOUBLE) 3 stems | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 3. | BACHELOR’S BUTTON 3 stems | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 4. | COSMOS 3 blooms | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 5. | DAHLIAS (LARGE) Over 4”, 3 blooms | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 6. | DAHLIAS (SMALL) Under 4”, 3 blooms | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 7. | GLADIOLI (LARGE) 3 spikes | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 8. | GLADIOLI (MINIATURE) 3 spikes | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 9. | MARIGOLDS (LARGE) Over 3”, 3 blooms | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 10. | MARIGOLDS (SMALL) Under 3”, 3 blooms | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 11. | PETUNIAS (SINGLE) 3 blooms | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 12. | PETUNIAS (DOUBLE) 3 blooms | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 13. | ROSES, HYBRID TEA 1 bloom, may have buds | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 14. | ROSES, MIX COLORS 3 stems | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 15. | ROSES, SAME COLOR 3 stems | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 16. | SNAPDRAGONS, MIX COLORS 3 blooms | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 17. | SNAPDRAGONS, SAME COLOR 3 blooms | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 18. | ZINNIAS (LARGE) Over 3”, 3 blooms | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 19. | ZINNIAS (SMALL) Under 3”, 3 blooms | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 20. | SUNFLOWERS 3 blooms | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 21. | GLORIOSA DAISY 3 blooms | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 22. | OTHER WORTHY ANNUAL Any other worthy Annual not listed, 3 blooms (identify on container) |
$20 | $15 | $5 |
| 23. | OTHER WORTHY PERENNIAL Any other worthy Perennial not listed, 3 blooms (identify on container) |
$20 | $15 | $5 |
| Please Choose Only Two of the Following | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24. | BOUQUET OF SINGLE VARIETY 4 or more blooms, single or mixed colors, with foliage |
$20 | $15 | $5 |
| 25. | BOUQUET OF MIXED FLOWERS With foliage | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 26. | BOUQUET OF DRIED FLOWERS | $20 | $15 | $5 |
DIVISION – ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT
AMATEURS ONLY Limit: 1 Entry per Class
| CLASS | DESCRIPTION | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| 1. | CUP AND SAUCER ARRANGEMENT Using no more than 5 blooms and foliage (not silk) |
$20 | $15 | $5 |
| 2. | FALL ARRANGEMENT WITH PUMPKIN Real or artificial | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 3. | ARRANGEMENT FOR CENTER OF TABLE Arrangement using silk flowers | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 4. | SMALL ARRANGEMENT UNDER 4” No more than 4” high and 4” wide | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 5. | ARRANGEMENT, UNUSUAL CONTAINER An arrangement in an unusual container (using dried flowers) |
$20 | $15 | $5 |
| 6. | WILDFLOWERS An arrangement of wildflowers in a basket | $20 | $15 | $5 |
DIVISION – CHILDREN’S EXHIBIT
Limit: 1 Entry per Class Please state age of child on entry form. Entry MUST be the exhibitor’s work
| CLASS | DESCRIPTION | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| 1. | BOUQUET OF WILDINGS No conservation materials | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 2. | FRESH FLOWERS FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY An arrangement of fresh flowers suitable for this occasion. |
$20 | $15 | $5 |
| 3. | ARRANGEMENT MADE FOR MOM | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 4. | ANIMALS MADE FROM SEEDS Animals made from seeds, gourds, and/or vegetables. Please label the animal. (9-17 years) |
$20 | $15 | $5 |
| 5. | ANIMALS MADE FROM SEEDS Animals made from seeds, gourds, and/or vegetables. Please label the animal. (under 8 years) |
$20 | $15 | $5 |
DIVISION – 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 | DESCRIPTION | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| 1. | EXHIBIT OF 5 DRIED HERBS | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 2. | 5 GREEN HERBS IN POTS | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 3. | BOUQUET OF HERBS IN PITCHER | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 4. | DISPLAY OF 4 CULINARY HERBS State how they may be used | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 5. | 4 FRAGRANT HERBS | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 6. | DISPLAY OF 4 MEDICINAL HERBS Include what purpose they are used for and how | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 7. | SOMETHING MADE WITH HERBS | $20 | $15 | $5 |
DIVISION –NATURAL CRAFTS
Artificial accessories allowed in this Class. Limit: 1 Entry per Class
| CLASS | DESCRIPTION | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| 1. | SOMETHING MADE WITH PINE CONES | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 2. | SOMETHING MADE WITH EVERGREENS | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 3. | SOMETHING MADE WITH DRIED FLOWERS | $20 | $15 | $5 |
Entries in this Class may include such things as wreaths, door swags, table centerpieces, etc.
DIVISION – PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Limit: 1 arrangement per Florist, Women’s Club/Garden Club
| CLASS | DESCRIPTION | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| 1. | 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.
DIVISION – WREATH
| CLASS | DESCRIPTION | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| 1. | UNDECORATED WREATH | $40 | $20 | $10 |
| 2. | DECORATED WREATHS | $50 | $25 | $15 |
| 3. | PINE | $40 | $20 | $10 |
A single Grand Champion Wreath will be selected $25 and Rosette awarded.
DIVISION – SCARECROW CONTEST
This year theme – Scariest Scarecrow (Scarecrow can be male/female or child scarecrow).
| CLASS | DESCRIPTION | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| 1. | ADULT | $50 | $25 | $10 |
| 2. | CHILDREN (17 and under) | $25 | $15 | $10 |