Best Honeoye Lake Strawberry Jam Contest

A celebration of small-batch, homemade tradition.

There’s something special about a jar of jam made by hand—especially at the start of summer. As part of the Honeoye Lake Strawberry Festival, we invite you to share your best strawberry preserves in a friendly, old-fashioned competition that brings the community together. We’ll be collecting recipes and Maker’s Notes to help preserve a bit of Honeoye’s strawberry tradition—with hopes of building something special to share in the years ahead. After the festival, we’ll share highlights from the contest—including winners, recipes, and a few of the stories behind them. A portion of the day includes a small festival auction, with proceeds supporting Greater Richmond Area Charity Events (GRACE).

Event Details

• Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026

• Drop-Off: 9:00 – 9:30 AM

• Judging: 10:00 – 11:00 AM

• Winners Announced: 3:30 PM at the Gazebo

• Silent Auction: 12:00 – 3:00 PM (location TBD)

Entry Requirements

• Amateur jam makers only

• Homemade entries

• Strawberries must be a main ingredient

• Recipe card required

• Ingredient list required

• Maker’s Note required

What to Bring

• Two jars (minimum 8 oz each)

• Sealed and labeled

• Recipe card, ingredient list, Maker’s Note

• One jar for judging, one for auction benefiting GRACE.

Awards

• Red Ribbon – Best Strawberry Jam