RULES & REGULATIONS
Wilson County Residents MUST enter in the same classes & lots in the Wilson County Competition prior to entering the State Competition.
- Register online until Sunday, August 9 OR
exhibits can be entered
between
2 - 7 PM on
Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
- All articles are exhibited at owner’s risk, but all reasonable
precautions will be taken for protection of items. Deteriorated
items will be discarded as required.
- Prizes will be awarded on the decision of the judge.
- Vegetables will be judged on quality (uniform in size, fresh, firm
and undamaged; free of disease and insects).
If only one entry in
class, it will not automatically win first place.
- NO REFRIGERATED OR FROZEN ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
- One entry per person in each lot.
- All vegetables and fruits must be grown in the 2026 season.
- All exhibits must be grown in home garden.
- Premiums will be paid and exhibits removed on Sunday,
August 23,
from 1 - 3 PM.
Entries left after 3:00 PM will be discarded.
- Competition open only to Wilson County residents, members of
Wilson County Family and Community Education Clubs or Wilson
County Master Gardeners.
Claude Jordan Memorial Best of Show Award individual winning the
most money in Fruits & Vegetables Division receives $100.
Winner’s name will be added to a permanent plaque.
Chairman Choice Award will be given to the entry, as determined
by the Chairman,
which best represents the beauty and vitality of
Wilson County and its Fair. Individual will receive $25.