When the 2010 rules are developed, they will be published here. Please check back here for updates as the 2010 convention date approaches.
Below are the rules that were applied to the 2009 honey judging contest.
This Honey Show is intended to be a fun event.
Bragging-right prizes are awarded on the following basis: First place winners by class; second place; third place; and Best of Show.
Winners must be present at Closing Convocation to receive the bragging-rights.
GENERAL RULES
Only registered
Judges, stewards, and show officials are excluded from competition.
ABA Honey Show Committee reserves the right to limit the number of entries on a first-come, first-admitted basis.
There are twelve show classes:
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(1) extracted honey light |
(5) black jar |
(9) candle (poured or dipped, straight or ornamental) |
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(2) amber |
(6) cut-comb |
(10) original bee-related photography |
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(3) dark |
(7) creamed honey |
(11) original bee-related art |
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(4) chunk honey |
(8) beeswax cake (a single molded piece of two pounds or more) |
(12) beekeeping gadgets |
Contestant may enter in any or all classes but may enter only once per class. The same honey cannot be entered in both the black jar class and another extracted honey class.
All honey and beeswax entries must have been produced by the submitter and within the last 12 months. This restriction does not apply to entries in photography, art, and gadgets.
All entries for honey and candles must be submitted in triplicate: i.e., three matching jars of honey, three boxes of cut-comb, or three candles.
Submit extracted honey in standard one-pound queenline jars; either plastic or glass is acceptable.
Submit chunk honey in standard one-pound chunk honey jars with wide mouths and straight sides. Insert only one piece of comb in jar.
The sole criterion in the black jar class is flavor. Your three-jar entry will be placed into black jars by staff.
Beeswax entries must be pure beeswax.
Art and photography must be presented in a self-standing frame, and each accompanied with a 3 x 5 card giving the title, artist, and brief “story” behind the piece.
Do not label products in any way; an identifying code sticker will be assigned to your entry at registration.
All entries must be submitted
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Judging criteria are selected at the discretion of Judge, and decision of Judge is final.
Last updated 10/16/09 last previous update 6/4/09 brf