Grant Taylor is perfecting his prize-winning jam recipes for entering in the 161st Kyneton Show, which kicks off in four weeks’ time.
Grant’s entries are regulars at the Show, and while he has won prizes in the past, he is not resting on his impressive record.
“It’s all about getting it right, about finding the secret ingredient to make the best jam,” he said.
So what’s his secret this year? He’s not telling – it’s a secret!
Entries in the Show’s competitions are now open in most categories until November 14. And while you can enter the traditional way by queuing up at the Showgrounds office from November 9, this year you can also enter online then simply drop your entry off before the cut off time.
Grant chose the online option this year.
“It was a straightforward process to enter online and print out the labels, I can now drop off my labelled jars of jam when the office is open,” he said.
Areas of competition include home and farm produce, jams, preserves, home brewing, horticulture, needlework and knitting, photography, paper skills, craft, writing and drawing as well as the traditional sheep, poultry, horse and dog competitions.
There are hundreds of categories to enter across the areas and sections for all ages and talents.
The Lego competition will be as fiercely contested as it was last year, with the public invited to build a giant Lego mosaic wall, which will progressively reveal itself throughout the day.
The Show’s Carnival night is on Friday November 17 from 5.30pm, with fireworks at 9pm, music, Laser Tag, Meltdown, and other rides and activities, while Show Day Saturday gates open at 9am with an emphasis on free activities including craft tent, Farmer Darryl’s animal nursery, farm workshop, country parkour and a woodchop demonstration.
Online entries to competitions are via the Show’s website www. kynetonshow.org.au
The full program is available online or a copy of the schedule can be picked up from the Kyneton Copy Centre. Email any questions or inquire to volunteer at kynetonshow@gmail.com
