RULES

Any rule not followed will become grounds for disqualification.

1. All entries including their containers will become the property of the San Saba County Extension Education Clubs.

2. An individual may enter TWO items in each class and may enter in more than one category. The category and entry requirements are as follows:

A. Cookies -– 2 dozen

B. Candy — 2 pounds or at least 24 pieces

C. Fancy Nuts—3 cups (can be minted, dipped, salted or sugared)

D. Cakes—1 cake

E. Pie—1 pie

F. Breads—1 loaf

G. Appetizers—24 pieces

H. Sugar Free (Cookies, Candy, Cakes & Pies) in the same amounts listed above.

3. All entries must contain pecans (not just decorations). Mixes, including piecrust, may be used as a starter for breads, cakes, and pies. Each participant must prepare his or her own entry.

4. All entries must be on a disposable plate or cardboard COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. Pies should be in foil pie plates

5. All entries must have ENTRANT’S NAME TAPED TO THE BOTTOM for identification.

6. All entries must have THE CATEGORY AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD TAPED TO THE TOP. SUBMITTING THE RECIPE OF THE DISH ENTERED IS OPTIONAL. Submitting the recipe gives approval for the recipe to be used in the Pecan Food Show Cookbook and in the newspaper.

7. Ribbons will be awarded to the 1

place winners in each class and division. A Champion and Reserve Champion will be selected from the first place winners from that particular division. The Grand champion and the Reserve Champion from each division will receive $100 and $50 respectively.

8. Entries will be judged on attractiveness, taste, originality, texture and use of pecans.

If you have questions, please call Carolyn McDowell, County Agent FCS at 372-3851 or 372-5416.