Local Produce Contest

Lumpy, Lovely & Legendary Produce Contest

A celebration of homegrown fruits and vegetables at the County Fair

Do you have a tomato that stopped people in their tracks?
A squash that barely fit through the garden gate?
A carrot so crooked it deserves its own moment of fame?

This year, we are leading a produce exhibition that celebrates what our local soil can grow. The Lumpy, Lovely & Legendary Produce Contest is open to growers of all ages and experience levels, from backyard gardeners to longtime farmers.

If you grew it, we want to see it.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, September 5th
Location: Charles Brown Building

Entry Drop-Off: 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Judging: 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Winners Announced: 4:00 PM

Entry Fee: Free

Bonus: Free fair admission with contest entry. Just bring your produce to the front gate and let them know you are submitting an entry for the Local Produce Contest.

Who Can Enter

The contest is open to everyone in the community.

Age Group Divisions

• Youth: Under 18

• Adult: 18 and over

Participants may enter one item per category.

Contest Categories

Best Looking
Beautiful color, great shape, and serious curb appeal. This category celebrates produce at its finest.

Ugliest
Crooked, knobby, twisted, and wildly unique. The more character, the better.

Largest
Entries will be judged by size or weight, depending on the type of produce.

Prizes

First Place Winner in Each Category
$25 Blue Heron Farm gift card

Winners will be announced publicly at 4:00 PM in the Charles Brown Building.

Entry Rules

• Each entry must be a fruit or vegetable grown locally by the person submitting it

• Produce must be clean but unaltered

• No carving, trimming, or artificial enhancements

• Each entry must be labeled with:

  • Entrant name

  • Age group

  • Category

  • Variety of produce

  • Phone number

  • Email

Submission forms will be available when you drop off your produce.

Judging decisions are final.

Why We Are Doing This

This contest is about celebrating local food, home gardens, small farms, kids who love getting their hands dirty, and the simple joy of growing something from seed to harvest.

Perfect, massive, or hilariously lumpy. It all belongs here.

Ready to Enter?

No pre-registration required.

Bring your produce to the Charles Brown Building between 3:00 and 3:30 PM on Saturday, September 5th. Our team will help you get checked in and ready for judging.

Grow it. Bring it. Celebrate it.