Annual Pecan Show Set
The Annual Glasscock County Pecan Show will be held Nov. 18 at the Community Center with divisions for both pecan quality and cooked dishes using pecans.
Judging for pecan quality is set for 9 a.m. Forty-five pecans are required per entry, and are due at the county Extension office by noon Nov. 15. They are to be in plastic zip-type bags labeled with the pecan variety and owner’s name. Champion pecans will advance in competition.
Recipes for entries in the cooking division must be in the Extension office by noon Nov. 4. Pecans must be in each recipe, there is no limit on the number of entries per person, and items requiring refrigeration will not be accepted. Age categories for entrants are: adult, youth (grades 3 – 12) and peewee (pre-K – grade 2). Food categories are: cakes, pies, cookies, candies, breads and miscellaneous. Food items are to be entered at the Community Center the day of the show between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. The entire recipe must be entered for judging. Food must be on disposable dishes (which will not be returned), covered with clear plastic wrap. The entrant’s name, division and age category are to be written on the bottom of each container.
Non-auction food items and recipe books will go on sale to the public at noon.
An evening program will begin at 6 p.m. with Bill Baxter, an apiary inspector from College Station, giving a talk about the rising bee problem and the role we play in it. Snacks will be provided, and there will be an auction of champion foods and non-advancing pecans. Proceeds go toward financing a scholarship for which GCHS seniors may apply in the spring.