FARMERS MARKET
Entries must be received by August 22nd; no late entries will be accepted.
CHECK IN TIME IS BETWEEN 4:00 PM -6:30 PM ON TUESDAY, AUGUST26th.
Please Note: One entry per class per Exhibitor. American system used for placement of ribbons and premiums.
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 three items unless otherwise specified.
FOR VALIDATION OF PREMIUM PAYMENT – WORKSHEETS MUST BE SIGNED BY BOTH EXHIBITOR AND SUPERINTENDENT.
VEGETABLES
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH |
| HOME GARDENER A display to fill a 3×3 area with a mixture of home-grown items, such as fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs. Creativity of the display is part of judging. |
$250 | $200 | $150 | $100 |
INDIVIDUAL PLATES & BASKETS
Each entry must have a variety name on the exhibit tag.
CLASS REQUIREMENTS: Limit: All items must be homegrown. 5 Classes per exhibitor for Individual Plates & Baskets. 3 items per class unless stated otherwise.
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| PLATE OF POTATOES | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| PLATE OF SWEET CORN | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| ORNAMENTAL CORN | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| TWO HEADS CABBAGE | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| TWO HEADS OF CAULIFLOWER | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| TWO HEADS OF LETTUCE | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| TWO CELERY | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| TWO EGG PLANTS | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| TWO HEADS OF BROCCOLI | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| BRUSSELS SPROUTS (1 pint) | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| THREE SLICING CUCUMBERS | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| PLATE OF PICKLING CUCUMBERS | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| PLATE OF ONIONS | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| 6 SCALLIONS OR BUNCHING ONIONS | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| PLATE OF PEPPERS | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| PLATE OF TURNIPS | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| PLATE OF RUTABAGA | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| PLATE OF TOMATOES | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| CHERRY TOMATOES 1 pint | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| BEANS 1 pint | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| PLATES OF BEETS | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| PLATE OF CARROTS | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| TWO WATERMELONS | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| TWO MUSKMELON OR CANTALOUPE | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| TWO SMALL SUGAR PIE PUMPKINS | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| ONE JACK-O-LANTERN PUMPKIN | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| DISPLAY OF ORNAMENTAL GOURDS | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| TWO SQUASH – ZUCCHINI | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| TWO SQUASH – BUTTERCUP | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| TWO SQUASH – BUTTERNUT | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| ONE SQUASH – HUBBARD | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| TWO SQUASH – ACORN | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| BUNCH OF CHARD | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| PINT OF PEAS IN SHELL | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| PLATE OF LEEKS | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| PLATE OF GARLIC | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| PLATE OF RADISHES | $20 | $15 | $5 |
FRUIT
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| BEST PLATE OF 5 APPLES | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| BEST PLATE OF FIVE PLUMS | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| BEST PLATE OF FIVE PEARS | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| BEST PLATE OF FIVE PEACHES | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| OTHER FRUIT must label fruit | $20 | $15 | $5 |
HONEY
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| CREAMED HONEY | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| EXTRACTED HONEY | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| CHUNK HONEY | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| COMB HONEY | $20 | $15 | $5 |
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 classes, one sample must be displayed. DO NOT LABEL.
EGGS
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| BEST DOZEN JUMBO, 30 oz | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| BEST DOZEN EXTRA LARGE, 27-30 oz | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| BEST DOZEN LARGE, 24-27 oz | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| BEST DOZEN MEDIUM, 21-24 oz | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| BEST DOZEN SMALL EGGS, 18-21 oz | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| BEST DOZEN PEE WEE EGGS, under 18 oz | $20 | $15 | $5 |
Eggs are judged by size, cleanliness and freshness.
NEW HAMPSHIRE MAPLE PRODUCTS
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| BEST PINT JAR MAPLE SYRUP | $30 | $25 | $10 |
| BEST QUART OF MAPLE SYRUP, commercial glass container | $30 | $25 | $10 |
| HALF DOZEN BEST MAPLE DONUTS | $30 | $25 | $10 |
| BEST MAPLE CREAM, 1/2 lb or more | $30 | $25 | $10 |
| BEST DRY SUGAR, 1/2 lb or more | $30 | $25 | $10 |
| BEST MAPLE CANDY, 1/2 lb or more | $30 | $25 | $10 |
GARDEN FLOWERS
Grown by Exhibitor Each exhibitor is responsible for 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 – 3 stems | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| BACHELOR’S BUTTON – 3 stems | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| COSMOS – 3 blooms | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| DAHLIAS – 3 blooms | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| GLADIOLI – 3 spikes | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| MARIGOLDS – 3 blooms | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| PETUNIAS – 3 blooms | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| ROSES – 3 stems | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| SNAPDRAGONS – 3 blooms | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| ZINNIAS – 3 blooms | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| SUNFLOWERS – 3 blooms | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| GLORIOSA DAISY – 3 blooms | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| OTHER WORTHY ANNUAL – 3 blooms must label | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| OTHER WORTHY PERENNIAL – 3 blooms must label | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| Please Choose Only Two of the Following | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| BOUQUET OF SINGLE VARIETY
4 or more, single or mixed colors |
$20 | $15 | $5 |
| BOUQUET OF MIXED FLOWERS
with foliage |
$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, maximum 5 blooms, no silk | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| FALL ARRANGEMENT WITH REAL PUMPKIN | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| ARRANGEMENT – UNUSUAL CONTAINER | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| WILDFLOWERS IN BASKET | $20 | $15 | $5 |
YOUTH EXHIBIT
Limit: 1 Entry per CLASS
Age of youth is 12 years and under. Please state age of youth on entry form. Entry MUST be the exhibitor’s work
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| BOUQUET OF WILDINGS (no conservation materials) | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| ARRANGEMENT MADE FOR MOM | $20 | $15 | $5 |
| ANIMALS MADE FROM SEEDS
Made from seeds, gourds, and/or vegetables. Please label the animal. |
$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 |
| DISPLAY OF 4 CULINARY, MEDICINAL OR FRAGRANT HERBS
State how they are used and/or purpose they are used for. |
$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 | $50 | $30 | $20 |
| DECORATED WREATH | $60 | $35 | $25 |