October 20, 2016 - The second annual Can-A-Rama contest was held in the First Ladies In Texas Building during the East Texas Poultry Festival with many delicious entries including jams, jellies, preserves, salsa, pickling and more. Chairperson of the contest, Jheri-Lynn McSwain, AgriLife Extension Agent, announces the following entries won the 'flavor' of the judges.
Adult Division
Jams and Jellies
(Peach) Bill Holt - 1st place
(Apple) Bill Holt - 1st place
Preserves
(Figs) Bill Holt - 1st place
Salsa
(Tomato) Bill Holt - 1st place
Fruit
(Pears) Bill Holt - 2nd place
Pickles
(Eggs and Jalapenos) Bobbie Jean Wood - 1st place
(Okra) Bill Holt - 2nd place
Youth Division
Pickles
(Jalapenos) Joshua Clark - 1st place
Jellies
(Grape) Rena Clark - 1st place
(Orange) Campbell Chase - 2nd place
Jams
(Strawberry) Parker Chase - 1st place
(Peach) Harlee Taylor - 2nd place
