Ham, Bacon, and Jowl Show

Superintendent Nicholus Bussell (615-735-9193)

or contact the UT Extension Office (615-735-2900)

Sponsored by Roofix Inc.

Entries will be received at the Ag Center on Saturday, June 29, between 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Rules and Regulations:

  1. Open to all Tennessee residents of any age.
  2. Hams must be entered and exhibited in the name of the owner.
  3. Exhibitor limited to one entry per class.
  4. All entries must be sound.
  5. All exhibits will be hung for display.
  6. Hams will remain on display until Sunday, July 7 and must be picked up between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
  7. Ham Premiums will be: $20 for 1st place, $15 for 2nd place, and $10 for 3rd place.
  8. Bacon, Jowl, and Shoulder Premiums: $15 for 1st place, $10 for 2nd place, and $5 for 3rd place.
  9. Best of Show for Largest Ham – $20
  10. Best of Show Overall – $20

Judging Criteria: Maximum 100 points

  • Conformation (20 points)
  • General shape
  • Workmanship (10 points)
  • Neatness and attractiveness of trim
  • Meatiness (20 points)
  • Lean to fat ratio
  • Color (20 points)
  • Desirability and uniformity of color
  • Aroma (30 points)
  • Desirability of aroma
  • Class I: Home style country hams under 20 lbs.
  • Class II: Home style country hams over 20 lbs., Largest ham (Rosette)
  • Class III: Bacon (sugar cured)
  • Class IV: Bacon (salt cured)
  • Class V: Jowl
  • Class VI: Shoulder, Best of Show Overall (Rosette)
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