COMPETITION RULES

1. Each league member is eligible to submit one item per category per year. A single item may not be submitted to multiple categories.

   Exception: For the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, members can submit one official entry and up to two EXH (exhibition) entries. The official entry must be declared prior to competition weigh-in/judging. Only the official entry is eligible for competition, awards, and prizes. EXH entries will still be weighed.

2. Entries must be free from any foreign substance on the outside or inside. No substances may be injected into the entry during it’s lifetime.

3. Entries must not have any holes or splits into the seed cavity (minor exterior cracking or holes are ok). The entry must remain sound until the official weight is recognized on the scale/judging is complete.

4. Eligible entries must be started from seed by the league member who is entering the exhibit into competition. The member entering the exhibit must be the full-time owner and caretaker of the exhibit from seed to scale (tending to the exhibit at minimum 75% of it’s lifetime). Growing teams are allowed, and can include up to two members contributing equally to the growth of an entry at the same address.

5. League member (or family member) must be present at the competition for his/her entry to be eligible.

6. Vines must be trimmed to within one inch of the stem of the fruit or vegtable prior to weigh-in/judging.

7. Entries must be grown during the competition year. No frozen entries will be allowed.