Maritime Honey Festival

2018 Honey Contest

Sponsored by Bleuets NB Blueberries

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Contest information:

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Entry Fee: $5

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Submit entry to the Maritime Honey Festival Friday Octoboer 12th or by 1:00pm Saturday October 13th.

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Judging date: Saturday, October 13th at 1:00pm

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Rules and Regulations

 

1. All entries must be entered by the beekeeper who has produced the honey from their own apiary.

 

2. Must be a registered beekeeper and include registration number with submission.

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3. Not more than one entry will be accepted from an exhibitor.

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4. Honey should be entered in a 500g (375ml) clear glass jar. 

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5. All entries must have been produced and bottled with safe food practices in mind (such as for selling at farmer's markets, etc.)

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6. No identifying labels will be permitted.

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7. Judging will commence at 1:00pm on the afternoon of October 13th. All decisions will be final.

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Points will be awarded as follows:

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Free of crystals – 20

Cleanliness of honey (no froth, air bubbles, beeswax, bee wings, etc) – 20

Cleanliness of jar and lid – 10

Moisture content – 20

Flavor and aroma – 20

Level of fill – 10

    Total = 100 points

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Guest chef judge, Dallas Walsh. 

Dallas is an accomplished chef, currently at the Raddison. He has also worked at the Delta Hotel, Fredericton.  

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