Categories include jelly, jam (includes Butters & Marmalades), fruit (canned & pickled), vegetable, vegetable pickled (not cucumbers), pickled cucumbers, sauce/BBQ sauce , relish, salsa and miscellaneous (no meat).

Youth and adult divisions are represented, and awards will be given to the top 3 jars in each class.

This event is hosted by the Texas Extension Education Association under the guidance of the Upshur County AgriLife Extension Service.