5 hours
Camden Community Park
Free Tickets Available
Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm (GMT-04:00)
Camden Community Park
125 Noblitt Drive, Camden, United States
Did you preserve something delicious this year?
Show off your flavorful creations at the Canning Contest during the Camden Heritage Festival. Whether it's jam that tastes like summer or pickles with the perfect crunch, we want to see and celebrate what you’ve made.
Bring your best jars and your Camden pride, and you might just find yourself going home with the “Best in Show”!
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, N.C. Cooperative Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Kristi Willard, a3Jpc3RpX3dpbGxhcmQgfCBuY3N1ICEgZWR1 or 252-331-7630. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.
Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your canning skills and celebrate our community's heritage. We look forward to seeing your entries!
Awards: Best in Show is awarded in each category and class
Classes: Youth Ages 12-19, Adult Ages 20-64, Senior Ages 65 and Up
Categories: 1) Fruits and Vegetables; 2) Pickles/Relish; 3) Preserves, Jams & Conserves
Entries must be received by Monday, September 15th at 5:00 PM at the Camden County Extension Office, 120 NC HWY 343 N, Camden, NC 27921
Entries can be retrieved from the Camden Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 20th, after 3 pm. All remaining entries will be available for pick-up at the Extension Office Monday through Friday of the following week between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm. Entries remaining at the Extension Office after October 3rd will be discarded.
FRUITS and VEGETABLES
(This category will not be judged on taste.)
Scoring as follows:
PICKLES / RELISH
Scoring as follows:
PRESERVES, JAMS & CONSERVES
Scoring as follows:
Also check out other Contests in Camden, Festivals in Camden, Workshops in Camden.
Tickets for Camden Canning Contest can be booked here.
Ticket type | Ticket price |
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General Admission | Free |
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