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205: Qualifier: The All-Ireland Home Preserves Championship

Home Baking and Jams ➤ Jams Sun 25th May 2025

Qualifier. The Irish Shows Association & Arva Show Society Present THE ALL IRELAND HOME PRESERVES CHAMPIONSHIP
Sponsored by: Breffni Landscapes
PRIZE FUND €600
RULES AND CONDITIONS
Display three pots of preserves from each section below.  Pots used to be no bigger than 454gms. (1lb) all the same size
      Soft Fruits
      Stoned Fruits
      Marmalade
Max. space allowed 22cm. x 22cm.                    
Points will be awarded for taste, appearance, sealing, setting and presentation
Lids only to be used.
No biscuits or scones to be displayed with exhibit.
Simple presentation only required.
The competition is confined to amateurs.
Two exhibits will qualify from each show.
The exhibits must be home produced by the exhibitor.
In the event of an objection and following an investigation, and if the exhibitor is deemed to be making a living from their profession, they may be disqualified.
A special class will be held at each qualifying show.
All preserves will be sampled.
The judge’s decision at all stages of the competition is final 
Exhibits are displayed at owner’s risk.
For the final fresh pots of preserves must be entered.
An exhibitor can only qualify one exhibit for the All-Ireland final.
These rules to be read in conjunction with ISA Rules
Entry fee: To qualifying Show: €3 To final: €6
Prizes: 1st €200; 2nd €150; 3rd €100; 4th €50; 5th €25; 6th €25; 7th €25; 8th €25.

FINAL: ARVA SHOW - Sun, 27th Jul, 2025

Home Baking and Jams - Opening Notes

Exhibits must be presented between 10:00 am –12 noon. Judging commences at 1.00pm.

Rule 5 of the Show rules apply

Please note prize money will be paid out on the day of the show after 4.30pm.

Entry Fee:  
€3.00
Date:  
Sun, 25th May, 2025
Start Time:  
12:00 pm