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1st=5 points 2nd=3 points 3rd=1 point

EACH DIVISION

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ENTRY RECEIVING DAY

Wednesday, February 5
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

JUDGING DATE

Thursday, February 6
10:00 a.m.

Closed Judging

PICK UP DATE

Monday, March 3
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

1. All general, local, and state rules apply to this department.
2. Open to Riverside County Residents, Growers, Shippers, Agri-Business, Commodity Organizations, or Processors of Agricultural Products.
3. A GROWER/COMMERCIAL exhibitor shall be defined as one who engages in an activity for monetary profit.
4. A NON-GROWER/NON-COMMERCIAL exhibitor shall be defined as one who engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession.
5. All commodities entered must have been grown in Riverside County. All agricultural and horticultural products must have been produced (grown) by exhibitor.
6. All entries must be delivered to the Taj Mahal Building during the specified time unless other arrangements are made with the Building Supervisor.
7. Variety of products must be adequately and correctly labeled. Limited refrigerated storage facilities will be available for exhibitor use.
8. Fruit must be displayed without stems or foliage.
9. The quality desired in agricultural and horticultural product exhibits is the quality which brings the best financial return in the commercial market and such exhibits must be at least equal in maturity as the state of ripeness required by Section 42513 of the California Food and Agriculture Code in order to be considered for premium awards.
10. Section 42513 MATURE means having reached that stage of ripeness which will ensure palatability, after the removal of the product from the tree, plant, or vine.
11. Section 42515 OVER-RIPE means having an advanced stage of maturity which causes the product to be undesirable for human consumption in a fresh state.

1. One (1) entry per class, per exhibitor
2. Tray size 7 inch by 5 inch by 2 inch or similar
3. AMERICAN SYSTEM OF JUDGING

1. One (1) entry per class, per exhibitor
2. Vegetables desired for exhibit will be the uniform commercial grade rather than over-grown - Monstrosities will not be considered
3. Bagged and/or Cello Packed
4. AMERICAN SYSTEM OF JUDGING

LUG PACK CRATE STACK COMMERICAL DISPLAY

1. One (1) entry per class, per exhibitor
2. Vegetables desired for exhibit will be the uniform commercial grade rather than over-grown - Monstrosities will not be considered
3. Open package and/or wrapped package
4. Accepted commercial display container

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Microgreens

Class

1. Beets
2. Cilantro
3. Basil
4. Radishes
5. Dill
6. Carrots
7. Amaranth
8. Arugula
9. Chard (red, orange, yellow, and rainbow)
10. Watercress
11. Alfalfa
12. Corn
13. Sorrel
14. Parsley
15. Cabbage
16. Mustards
17. Bok Choi
18. Onions (bunching)
19. Kale
20. Peas

ROOT, TUBER, LEAFY & STEM

Class

1. Fennel (Anise) 2 bulbs
   
2. Artichokes 3 heads
3. Asparagus 1 bunch
4. Beets 2 item
5. Broccoli Crowns
6. Cabbage (Bok Choy) 2 heads
7. Cabbage (green) 2 heads
8. Cabbage (Napa) 2 heads
9. Cabbage (Red) 2 heads
10. Cactus Pear 3 items
11. Cardone 3 stalks
12. Carrots 2 bunches
13. Cauliflower 2 heads
14. Celery 2 stalks
15. Chard (red) 1 bunch of 3 stalks
16. Chard (swiss) 1 bunch of 3 stalks
17. Cilantro 2 bunches
18. Cucumber 3 items
19. Dill
20. Garlic 3 cloves
21. Kale 2 heads
22. Kohlrabi 1 bunch
23. Leeks 3 stalks
24. Lettuce (butter) 2 heads
25. Lettuce (Endive/Escarole) 2 heads
26. Lettuce (Green leaf) 2 heads
27. Lettuce (Red leaf) 2 Heads
28. Lettuce (head) 2 heads
29. Lettuce (Romaine) 2 heads
30. Lettuce (Other) 2 heads Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible
31. Mustard Green 2 bunches
32. Onions (Green) 2 bunches
33. Parsley 2 bunches
34. Potatoes (Any Variety) 5 items
35. Radishes (Chickory) 2 heads
36. Radishes 3 bunches
37. Radishes (Daikon 2 bunches (8)
38. Rappini 3 bunches
39. Rhubarb 3 stalks
40. Spinach 2 bunches
41. Yams ANy Variety
42. Otehr Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible

LUG, PACK, CRATE OR STACK commerical DISPLAY

Class

1. Fennel (Anise)
2. Artichokes
3. Artichokes (Baby)
4. Asparagus
5. Beets
6. Broccoli Crowns
7. Broccoli (Export)
8. Cabbage (Bok Choy)
9. Cabbage (Green)
10. Cabbage (Napa)
11. Cabbage (Red)
12. Cabbage (White)
13. Cabbage (Savory)
14. Cabbage Other Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible
15. Cactus Pear
16. Cardone
17. Carrots (Bunched)
18. Carrots (Loose)
19. Cauliflower
20. Celery
21. Celery Hearts
22. Chard (Red)
23. Chard (Swiss)
24. Cilantro
25. Cucumber
26. Endive
27. Garlic
28. Kale
29. Kale (Flowering)
30. Kohlrabi
31. Leeks
32. Leaf Lettuce (Butter)
Other Must be specified in Description Field or ineligible

Carefully review this guide as it contains all of the applicable information regarding the exact rules and deadlines for this specific category, ensuring you are entering the correct classes in advance. When you submit your entry online you are agreeing that you understand the rules and regulations.

SHOWORKS

All entries must be made online through ShoWorks. If you plan to make changes to your entries or need to leave ShoWorks at any time - SAVE YOUR CART before exiting out. Once you select PAY NOW your entry will be submitted and you will not be able to make changes to your cart online. Those needing assistance with online entries can visit the Main Office Saturday, January 11, 2025 to Friday, January 15, 2025. The Main Office is located in the Shalimar building at Gate 4 on Arabia Street.

PAYMENT

Online credit card payments are the only method to enter your exhibit and are due upon entry. Cash or check payments will not be accepted.

LAST DAY TO ENTER

SUNDAY, January 19 by 11:30 p.m.