Canned & Preserved Foods

2025 Canned & Preserved Foods

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The pressure is on in the Canned & Preserved Foods competitions. Classes in this division include jams and jellies, pickles, vinegar, maple syrup and more.

Descriptions of each competition and entry rules are in the premium book, which will be available in May.

• Canned & Preserved Foods Premium Book Section (PDF) (available early May)
• Canned & Preserved Foods Entry Instructions (PDF)
• Creative Activities FAQs (link)

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 5
• Closes: Tuesday, July 29, 4:30 p.m.

EXHIBIT DELIVERY & RETURN

See the map of where to deliver exhibits.

• Delivery:
  • Saturday, Aug. 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, Aug. 10, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Return:
  • Pick-Up of Judged Jars: Wednesday, Aug. 13, 1-6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1-7 p.m. (no items returned before 1 p.m.)
  • Thursday, Sept. 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

RESULTS

2025 results will be posted as they become available.

• 2024 Canned & Preserved Foods results (PDF)
• Previous years’ results are available in the digital archive.

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

For further information, please contact competition@mnstatefair.org or 651-288-4417.