Annual Jams, Jellies and Dessert Contest at the Huckleberry Festival

Challenge your creativity and culinary skills by entering one or both of these contests!

HUCKLEBERRY DESSERT CONTEST

Sunday, August 13
Judging begins after Jams & Jellies Contest

JAMS & JELLIES CONTEST

Sunday, August 13
Judging begins at Noon

There are two age groups – 12 years and over, anyone under 12 years.

  • All desserts must include Huckleberries as a primary ingredient.
  • Entries must be submitted to the Green Building by 11:30am on Sunday.
  • We cannot accept any desserts with dairy products or eggs such as meringue, custards, cream cheese fillings, etc.
  • (Call Laura Ganatos (406) 827-3889 if you have questions).

You can submit a huckleberry jam or jelly or any huckleberry-mix jam or jelly.

  • Entries must be brought to the Green Building by 11:30am on Sunday.
  • Entries must be one pint or larger, vacuum sealed (no paraffin), and be cooked in a sanitary kitchen.
  • Entries will be judged on taste and appearance.
  • ALL ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE HUCKLEBERRIES!

Download & print a contest entry form, and bring along with your submissions to the Green Building by 11:30am on Sunday.

contest entry form - Huckleberry Dessert, Jams

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2014 Jam, Jelly and Dessert Contestants

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2019 Contest Winners:

Jams and Jellies ~ 1st Place: Lydia Swartzentruber

Jams and Jellies ~ 2nd Place: Roni Wright/Anita Haas

Desserts ~ 1st Place: Mitzi Stonehocker

Desserts ~ 2nd Place: Mary Trego

2018 Contest Winners:

Jams and Jellies ~ 1st Place: Charlotte Williams

Desserts ~ 1st Place: No Adult Entries

Jr. Desserts ~ 1st Place: Sophia Wood ~ Lemon Huckleberry Tarts

Jr. Desserts ~ 2nd Place: Sydney & Jax Herman ~ Huckleberry Peach cake

2017 Contest Winners:

Jams and Jellies ~ 1st Place: Lydia Swartzentruber

Jams and Jellies ~ 2nd Place: Tamra Raiche

Desserts ~ 1st Place: Lere Busch

Desserts ~ 2nd Place: Tamra Raiche

Desserts ~ 3rd Place: Hailey Heathman

Jr. Desserts ~ 1st Place: Maizey McDonald

Jr. Desserts ~ 2nd Place: Seeley McDonald

Jr. Desserts ~ 3rd Place: Sophia Wood

2016 Contest Winners:

Jams and Jellies ~ 1st Place: Mitzi Stonehocker

Desserts ~ 1st Place: Mitzi Stonehocker

Desserts ~ 1st Place Junior: Sydney & Jax Hedman

2015 Contest Winners:

Jams and Jellies ~ 1st Place: Amy Delducco

Desserts ~ 1st Place: Amy Delducco

Desserts ~ 2nd Place: Tamra Raiche

Prizes are awarded following completion of judging.