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Aug. 24 – Labor Day, Sept. 4, 2023

147 Days 10 Hours 6 Mins

Canned & Preserved Foods

2023 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

  • Opens: Monday, May 1
  • Entry Deadline: Tuesday, Aug. 1, at 4:30 p.m.

Delivery of Exhibits

See a map of where to deliver exhibits.

  • Canned & Preserved Foods:
    • Saturday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Sunday, Aug. 13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Return of Exhibits

  • Wednesday, Sept. 6, 1-7 p.m. (no items returned before 1 p.m.)
  • Thursday, Sept. 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Results

2023 results will be posted on the first day of the fair, Thursday, Aug. 24. Please check back then.