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From BBQs to preserving food for the county fair to learning how to grow and preserve herbs, UC Master Food Preservers of Mariposa County has something for everyone! We'll see you there!

Upcoming Events with UC Master Food Preservers

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Get ready everyone! UC Master Food Preservers of Mariposa County is offering three awesome and highly informative classes over the next couple of months. You don’t want to miss out on any of them. Check out what’s coming up!

BBQ, Potluck & Condiments, Oh My! Delicious & Safe Summer Gatherings!

Image of food being cooked on a grill. Join the UC Master Food Preservers for this tasty introduction to safe summer gatherings. They will show you how to keep your favorite potluck and BBQ dishes safe while at outdoor gatherings.

They will also offer demonstrations and hands-on practice making your own condiments and BBQ toppings. Let your imagination go with the possibilities. Recipes for all members of the family. Ditch the expensive store-bought condiments, too!

Date & Time: Saturday, June 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

$15 per person.

Registration is required and space is limited.

Yosemite New Life Church of the Nazarene
40390 Junction Drive
Oakhurst, CA 93644
559-683-3950

Demonstration & Hands-On Workshop

  • Potluck and BBQ safety
  • Recipes & samples of preserving and serving common BBQ and potluck fare
  • Easy methods to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold
  • Make and take homemade seasoning and condiments

For more information, please click here or call 209-966-2417.

BBQ, Potluck, & Condiment Flyer (PDF)

UC Master Food Preservers of Mariposa County and UC Master Gardeners of Merced County Present: Growing & Preserving Herbs

Image of jars of herbs. Stop buying expensive, tiny packages of fresh or dried herbs at the grocery store. Grow and preserve your own at home!

The UC Master Gardeners of Merced County will tell you everything you need to know to grow your own herbs and then UC Master Food Preservers of Mariposa County will demonstrate fun, easy recipes for preserving your herbs to use all year long.

Date & Time: Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

UCCE Merced
2145 Wardrobe Avenue
Merced, CA 95341
209-385-7403

This event is free.

Drop-ins welcome!

Blue Ribbon Entries: Preserving Food for the County Fair

Image of jams and jellies with blue ribbons attached. Have you ever wondered the criteria fair judges use to determine blue ribbon entries? Have you thought about entering your canned goods in the fair and just don’t know where to start?

Join UC Master Food Preservers to learn about entering your canned goods in local county fairs in Mariposa, Merced and Madera. They will show you how to enter your canned goods, give tips and tricks to quality entries and let you practice being the judge!

Date & Time: Saturday, July 29, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m

Mariposa Fairgrounds
5007 Fairgrounds Road
Mariposa, CA 95338

This event is free.

Registration is required and space is limited.

Workshop Topics

  • Danish vs. American Judging Systems
  • Sample judging scoresheets
  • Following fair entry rules for a top-notch entry
  • Hands-on practice judging sample entries

For more information, please click here or call 209-966-2417.

Blue Ribbon Entries Flyer (PDF)

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