The Union County Freeholder Board is inviting home gardening enthusiasts to show off their best efforts in the second annual Harvest Contest at the Union County Fair. It takes place from Wednesday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Sept. 18 at Oak Ridge Park in Clark.
The vegetable categories are heaviest tomato, heaviest zucchini, funniest looking undecorated vegetable, best character made from vegetables, and best pumpkin. All vegetables must be grown by the contestant.
On Saturday, visitors to the County Fair are invited to vote for the “People’s Choice Awards” for the funniest looking vegetable and the best vegetable character.
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Harvest Contest entrants and all visitors to the County Fair are also invited to enter for a chance to win a free rain barrel valued at $100, sponsored by Rutgers Cooperative Extension.
Quick Bread entries will be judged on seven points including looks, texture, and flavor. All gardening and baking contestants receive a participation ribbon. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place entries.
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For complete Harvest Contest details including drop-off, judging, and pickup times, call RCE of Union County at 908-654-9854 for a free Harvest Contest brochure. To view the brochure online visit theucfair.org and follow the Events link to the Harvest Contest.
