FARMERS MARKET
Entries must be received by August 23rd; no late entries will be accepted.
CHECK IN TIME IS BETWEEN 4:00 PM -6:30 PM ON TUESDAY, AUGUST27th.
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 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 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: 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 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, cleanliness and freshness.
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 |
SCARECROW CONTEST
This year theme – “Sports Themed Scarecrow” (Scarecrow can be male/female or child scarecrow).
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD |
| ADULT | $50 | $25 | $10 |
| CHILDREN | $25 | $15 | $10 |