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2026 Canning Contest
Presented by the Habersham County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee
Put your best home-canned goods to the test at the 2026 Chattahoochee Mountain Fair Canning Contest! Youth and adult exhibitors are invited to enter vegetables, pickles, fruits, jams, jellies, meats and more for a chance to win ribbons and cash prizes.
Important Dates
Drop-Off: September 10, 4:00–7:00 PM
Pick-Up: September 19, 8:00–10:00 PM
Divisions
Youth Division: Ages 6–17
Adult Division: Ages 18+
Entry Requirements
All entries must include an index card with the name of the canned item and the recipe, including the processing method and processing time.
Categories
Category 1: Vegetables
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Green Beans
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Peas/Beans
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Salsa
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Tomatoes
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Soup
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Tomato Juice
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Sauces
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Miscellaneous Vegetables
Category 2: Pickles
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Dill
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Sweet
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Relish
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Peppers
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Fruit
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Bread & Butter
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Miscellaneous
Category 3: Fruits
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Apples
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Peaches
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Fruit Sauces
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Pie Filling
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Miscellaneous
Category 4: Jams & Jellies
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Jams
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Jellies
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Butters
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Preserves
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Miscellaneous
Category 5: Meats & Meat Products
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Meats
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Meat Products
Category 6: Miscellaneous
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Other Miscellaneous Items
Contest Guidelines
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Exhibitors may enter one competition entry per category. Additional items may be entered for display only.
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Entries must be canned according to standard recommended practices.
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All rings must be removed. Entries will not be opened.
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Exhibitors will be assigned a number to identify their jars.
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If there are fewer than three entries in a category, ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded according to the quality of the canned goods, with one prize awarded per entry.
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Competitors must specify which category they wish to enter.
Prizes
Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place!
$100 Bonus Prize
All 1st Place division winners will be entered for a chance to win a $100 cash prize!
Pick-Up Information
Items not picked up on Saturday, September 19 will be available for pickup on Tuesday, September 22 at the Habersham County Farm Bureau office.
Questions?
Habersham County Farm Bureau
3395 Camp Creek Rd.
Mt. Airy, GA 30563
(706) 776-6739
The My County 99.3 WCON Talent Show
Sometimes, a big star is born in a small town.
When: Saturday, Sept. 12 at 2:00 pm
Categories:
Ages 12 and Under
Register until Sat, Sept. 12 at 1 pm
Competition begins at 2 pm
Ages 13–19
Register until Sat, Sept. 12 at 1 pm
Competition begins at 2 pm
Ages 20 and above
Register until Sat, Sept. 12 at 3 pm
Competition begins at 4 pm
Contestants are strongly urged to pre-register because only the first 15 registrants in each age category will be accepted.
Please, click on the button below to fill out to register for the talent show.
Contestants must bring their own CDs (labeled), instruments, etc.
PLEASE NOTE:
Winners will return to the Fair on Wed, Sept. 16 at 5:30 pm to perform at least 3 numbers.
You may print a copy a copy of the registration form and mail it to:
MY Country 99.3 WCON
PO Box 100
Cornelia, GA 30531
Applications may be dropped off at the My Country 99.3 WCON studios at:
540 N Main St
Cornelia, GA
30531
Please contact Debbie at 706-778-2241 with any questions.
Roll up your sleeves and get ready for a throw down!
Hey, you! Ready to unleash your inner powerhouse and dominate the Chattahoochee Hay Bale Throwdown? This ain’t no kiddie game. If you think you've got what it takes to throw down with the best, you better start working out now because you don't want to look bad in front of a roaring crowd. Sign up now (or watch somebody else steal the show).
Here's what you need to know:
Contest Rules:
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You must be at least 16 years old or have a parent/guardian present.
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You will be throwing a standard hay bale.
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Every contestant gets 2 throws.
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All contestants must conduct themselves in a safe and sportsmanlike manner.
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Every contestant must be physically capable and fit to participate.
Winner gets an Igloo 100 Quart Cooler!
(A $97 value!)
When: Sunday, Sept. 13 at 1:00 pm
Where: At the Chatt. Mountain Fair
Get Ready to Squeal
It's the 3rd annual Hog Calling Contest!
If you think you've got what it takes to get the hogs running, you can't miss the 3rd annual CMF Hog Calling Contest. No props, no gimmicks, just you and what the good Lord gave you. We want you to show us and the crowd your best hog call to make us all go wild. Here's what you need to know about the contest:
The Rules:
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This is a fun and family-friendly competition.
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You're allowed to use only your voice—no props, sound effects, or recordings.
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Keep your performance respectful and suitable for all ages.
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Judging is based on volume, creativity, authenticity, and crowd reaction.
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The judges’ decision is final.
Saturday, Sept. 12 at 6:00 pm
It's a sticky, sweet watermelon eating frenzy showdown!
Don't just sit there drooling, head to the store and buy 20 beautiful watermelons because you're going to need the practice if you want to be the dripping faced champion of the CMF Watermelon Eating Contest. And hey, even if you don't win, it's an excuse to eat delicious watermelon. Here's what you need to know before you sign up:
The Rules:
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Watermelon slices or wedges will be provided to each contestant.
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Contestants must eat their slice as quickly as possible—hands behind your back!
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First person to completely finish their watermelon (no visible red fruit left) and raise their head is the winner.
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If there's a tie, a second round will be held.
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Watermelon must be swallowed—no stuffing your cheeks and holding it!
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No touching, pushing, or interfering with other contestants.
Disqualifications:
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Using hands.
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Dropping food off the table on purpose.
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Cheating or unsafe behavior.
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Vomiting (automatic disqualification).
When: Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 pm
Where: At the Chatt. Mountain Fair
Sponsored by Stew-N-Que restaurant, located in Baldwin.
Do you have what it takes to be the biscuit-eating boss?
If you've got an appetite for victory, listen up. Stew-N-Que is baking a big, beautiful, buttery bunch of buttermilk biscuits, and it's your chance to stuff your face and claim victory. This ain’t for those with weak stomachs. If you've got a big appetite and you're ready to leave the competition choking on crumbs, sign up and devour these fluffy biscuits like a champion.
Here's what you need to know:
Eligibility:
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Open to ages 12 and up.
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Limited number of participants—first-come, first-served.
Objective:
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Eat as many biscuits as possible in the given time limit.
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Water will be provided, but gravy, butter, or sauces are not allowed.
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Biscuits must be fully swallowed to count.
Format:
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Contestants have 5 minutes to eat as many biscuits as possible.
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Hands only—no stuffing pockets or hiding biscuits!
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No outside food or drinks allowed.
Scoring:
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One biscuit = one point.
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Partially eaten biscuits at the buzzer will not count.
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In the case of a tie, a 1-minute “chew-off” will determine the winner.
Disqualifications:
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Vomiting, cheating, or unsafe behavior will result in immediate disqualification.
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Judge's decisions are final.
Clean-up:
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Please be respectful and help keep the area clean.
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Trash cans and napkins will be provided.
Sponsored by Stew-N-Que restaurant, located in Baldwin.
Sat. Sept. 19 at 12:00 noon
Strap on Junior's racing diaper and get ready to burn rubber!
Unleash your infant's inner champion at the CMF Diaper Dash, a competition to find out who's the fastest crawler around. If your little one has lightning-fast knees and the eye of the tiger (or just a really adorable waddle), this is their time to shine! Here's what you need to know about the contest:
Eligibility:
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Babies must be between 6–18 months old and must not be able to walk unassisted. If they take steps during the race, they’ll be disqualified (but still get lots of cheers!).
Race Format:
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Babies will race on a soft, designated track.
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Each baby must have an adult family member or friend at the starting line and another at the finish line for encouragement. If only one adult is available, a designated volunteer can assist at either end upon request.
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Parents can use toys, stuffed animals, or silly faces, but NO food or electronics (sorry, no YouTube videos to lure them in!).
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No Pushing or Carrying. Babies must move on their own—no helping hands!
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If no baby reaches the finish line within 2 minutes, the baby closest to the finish wins.
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Judges’ Decisions Are Final. Our panel of baby-race experts will determine the winner.
1st place will receive a $100 gift card for Walmart!
When: Sunday, Sept. 13 at 4:00 pm
Where: At the Chatt. Mountain Fair
Hey kids! Ready to unleash your creative creativity?
Jump into six fun 4-H contests designed to let your imagination shine! Decorate a one-of-a-kind flowerpot, build something amazing with LEGO, create art inspired by nature, design a colorful mini poster, make a creative scarecrow, or show off your stitching skills. Choose your favorite, get creative, and click the links below for rules and sign-up.
Click the links below for rules and sign-up.
August 22, 2026
Join us Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Mount Airy City Hall for the Miss Chattahoochee Pageant! Come cheer on our contestants as they take the stage for a special day celebrating confidence, community, and plenty of fair-season sparkle. Help us kick off the 2026 Chattahoochee Mountain Fair season and support these young ladies as they shine!
Miss Chattahoochee 2026
Business in the Front, Party in the Back!
Get ready to tease it high, spray it stiff, and let that glorious mullet fly free at the first annual Hayes Automotive Mullet Contest—happening during the 50th Annual Chattahoochee Mountain Fair on Saturday, Sept. 19th!
Whether you've got a majestic Mississippi Mudflap, a righteous Kentucky Waterfall, or just a baby mullet still learning to fly—THIS is your moment to shine.
Grand Prize: $300 Cold, Hard Cash
Get ready to tease it high, spray it stiff, and let that glorious mullet fly free at the first annual Hayes Automotive Mullet Contest—happening during the 50th Annual Chattahoochee Mountain Fair on Saturday, Sept. 19th!
Whether you've got a majestic Mississippi Mudflap, a righteous Kentucky Waterfall, or just a baby mullet still learning to fly—THIS is your moment to shine.
Bring your best hair game and prepare to be judged (lovingly) by people who truly appreciate follicle freedom, and maybe you'll win the grand prize of $300 cold, hard cash from our friends at Hayes Automotive.
WARNING: Side effects may include sudden popularity, spontaneous air guitar solos and a lifetime supply of high fives.
Tag your mullet-loving friends. It's about to get hairy.
Official Contest Rules
Eligibility: Open to all ages. Minors must have parental / guardian consent (yes, even the toddler mullets).
Mullets only: No wigs, weaves or clip-ins. This is about REAL, homegrown, God-blessed mullets.
Judging criteria:
Length & Flow: The longer and more majestic, the better. Let it whip in the wind.
Originality & Style: Creativity counts—think colors, spikes, zigzags, whatever your heart (and scalp) desires.
Overall Funny Factor: Make us laugh 'til we snort. Props and costumes are HIGHLY encouraged.
Confidence & Stage Presence: Strut that stage like it's a catwalk in a trailer park.
No Offensive Content: This is a family show, not a hair-raising scandal. Keep it fun and friendly.
Judges' decisions are final. No bribing the judges (unless it's with a tiny mullet wig for their pets—we might allow that).
Sign Up for the Mullet Contest Below
Happening during the 50th Annual Chattahoochee Mountain Fair on Saturday, Sept. 19.