Tennessee Forest Festival Announces Canning Contest Winners
The Tennessee Forest Festival Canning Contest has announced its winners, recognizing local canners who showcased their skills in a variety of categories.
The contest included divisions for adults and juniors ages 16 and under, with first-, second- and third-place ribbons awarded in several categories.
Jams and Jellies
Blackberry Jam
- 1st Place, Youth — Luke Wiggins
- 1st Place — Brandy Sides
- 2nd Place — Stephanie McCready
Blueberry Jam
- 1st Place — Betty Chism
- 2nd Place — Teena Oake
Peach Jam
- 1st Place — Stephanie McCready
Any Other Jam
- 1st Place — Rose Russell
- 2nd Place — Teena Oake
- 3rd Place — Stephanie McCready
Grape Jelly
- 1st Place, Youth — Luke Wiggins
- 1st Place — Mary Moore
- 2nd Place — Brandy Sides
- 3rd Place — Debbie Ubelhor
Any Other Jelly
- 1st Place, Youth — Luke Wiggins
- 1st Place — Mary Moore
- 2nd Place — Brandy Sides
- 3rd Place — Amy Williams
Peach Butter
- 1st Place — Mary Read
Sauces, Salsas, Relishes and Pickles
Chow Chow
- 1st Place, Youth — Aubree Brooks
Spaghetti/Tomato Sauce
- 1st Place, Youth — Luke Wiggins
- 1st Place — Brandy Sides
- 2nd Place — Teena Oake
Salsa
- 1st Place — Mary Read
- 2nd Place — Michelle Rutland
Any Other Relish
- 1st Place, Youth — Addy Brooks
- 1st Place — Betty Chism
Dill Pickles
- 1st Place — Larry Johnson
Sweet Pickles
- 1st Place, Youth — Avery Cox
Bread & Butter Pickles
- 1st Place — Rose Russell
- 2nd Place — Stephanie McCready
Squash Pickles
- 1st Place, Youth — C. Miller
Any Other Pickle
- 1st Place, Youth — Erin Melina
- 1st Place — Michelle Rutland
- 2nd Place — Mary Read
- 3rd Place — Abby Dixon
Jalapeno Peppers
- 1st Place — Michelle Rutland
Any Other Peppers
- 1st Place — Michelle Rutland
Vegetables
Tomatoes
- 1st Place — Michelle Rutland
Any Other Vegetable
- 1st Place — Rose Russell
Fruits
Peaches
- 1st Place — Mary Read
Pie Filling
- 1st Place, Youth — C. Bell
- 1st Place — Rose Russell
Contest organizers congratulated all of the winners and thanked everyone who participated in the Tennessee Forest Festival Canning Contest.
Entries may be picked up at the office September 28-30. After that, remaining entries will be donated. Ribbons and monetary winnings may be picked up at the same time unless other arrangements have been made.
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