In article >,
"gloria.p" > wrote:

> On 6/5/2011 3:15 PM, Mimi wrote:
> > Okay, I am doing it this year.
> >
> > (I've always wanted to do this)
> >
> > I'm entering jams, jellies in the state fair.
> >
> > Any advice???
> >
> > (please)
> >
> > : - ]
>
>
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> I'm sure you will get an answer from her but she always emphasizes
> "Read the specification for entries carefully. Obey them."
>
> I think the judges are picky about labeling and presentation.
>
> gloria p

"And aren't *you* smart! LOL! Here's my response to Mimi:

Just do it! *Don't expect a ribbon ‹ then when you win, you will be
pleasantly surprised. *:-0)

I can't find any information about what the prizes are for winning. *Are
monetary prizes given along with ribbons?

Read the registration and entry information and follow it to the letter.
*
My state fair does not allow the Ball Elite jars ‹ the squarish ones. *

I know the Texas State Fair is the largest one in the country, but
having to finalize your registration two months before the fair opens
seems nuts to me. *Can you find out how many canning entries they
received last year? *I am curious to know.

I hope this helps."

And I forgot to tell her that once you've entered, you, too, can be a
ribbon whore.
--
Barb,
Grilled salmon, June 5, 2011; http://web.me.com/barbschaller