19 days to go to get entries in for this years event

The countdown is on—only 19 days to go until entries close! We’re searching for the world’s top jam creators—could you be one of them? Jam makers everywhere are invited to enter for a chance to win a World Jam Festival award. Don’t delay—entries close on 1st September 2026. How to enter Take a look at our categories and choose which ones you would like to enter (you may enter multiple categories). Use a standard size jam jar (we recommend a size no less than 175g). Jars must be clean and filled to the top. Presentation will be taken into account. Attach a label to each jar with the category name and a full list of the ingredients. Affix another label to the jar with your name, telephone number and email. Post or drop off your entries (details below) to one of our drop off points (include payment if you are paying via cheque, postal order or cash). Please note: no jars will be returned. Entry fees Children: Free entry for any child of school age. Members of the public: £7 per entry (or £5 per entry for two entries or more) Commercial preserve makers: £15 per entry Entry fee includes FREE admission to Newby Hall gardens on the day of the event (saving the usual adult admission price of £19.80). Entrants can also purchase extra garden admission tickets for a discounted rate of £10. The overall winner from commercial entrants will also have the opportunity to sell their preserves in Newby Hall Shop for one year. How to pay You can pay via bank transfer, cheque or cash. If paying via cheque or cash please include payment when you post or drop off your entry. Please make cheques payable to "World Jam Festival". Bank transfer details: Account Name: World Jam Festival Sort Code: 20-98-98 Account Number: 93563197 SWIFT Code: BUKBGB22 IBAN: GB38 BUKB 2098 9893 5631 97 Postal and drop off points Send or drop off your entries to: Ampleforth (post & drop off) Carr House, Ampleforth, York, YO62 4ED, United Kingdom Newby Hall, Nr. Ripon (drop off) Estate Office, Newby Hall, Ripon, HG4 5AE, United Kingdom Malton (drop off) 15 Market St, Malton, YO17 7LY, United Kingdom More drop off points are to be confirmed, please check the drop-off points page on our website. Newby Hall, Skelton-on-Ure, North Yorkshire – photo by Bill Harrison The venue – Newby Hall, Near Ripon The 2026 World Jam Festival & Awards is to be held in the Grantham Rooms at Newby Hall, near Ripon, North Yorkshire on Sunday 27th September 2026. We must give special thanks to Mr and Mrs Richard Compton for making this happen. In conjunction with Apple Day and the Apple Throwing Championships! The World Jam Festival will be run in conjunction with the 2026 Apple Day at Newby Hall. Central to Apple Day is the hotly contested Apple Throwing Championships where whoever throws an Apple the furthest over the River Ure wins the prestigious title and trophy! There will also be apple pressing demonstrations, Cider tasting, a display of the many apple varieties grown in Newby Hall orchards and much more. Where history beauty and nature meet Newby Hall and Gardens is one of Yorkshire’s top family attractions. Originally designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1690, Newby Hall boasts some of Britain’s finest Robert Adam interiors. Inside, you'll find an exceptional collection of Chippendale furniture, Gobelins tapestries, and classical statuary. Outside, explore 25 acres of award-winning gardens, featuring one of Europe’s longest double herbaceous borders. For a different perspective, enjoy a peaceful boat trip along the scenic River Ure. Younger visitors will be delighted by the enchanting woodland walk, a charming miniature railway, the intricate dollhouse exhibition, and the whimsical Bear House Museum—ensuring a memorable day for the whole family. Entries from the 2025 awards Category sponsors and sales stands If you are interested in sponsoring a category, or having a sales stand at this years awards please phone us on (+44) 07977 113197 or email info@worldjamfestival.com for further details. Andrew Pern, the Michelin starred chef behind the Star Inn at Harome judging entries Judges The World Jam Awards judging panel features a distinguished mix of culinary and lifestyle experts. Michelin-starred chef Andrew Pern of The Star Inn at Harome leads with his wealth of accolades and restaurant success, joined by Gilly Robinson, Head Tutor at Malton Cookery School and seasoned food educator. Francesca Pern, a hotelier with a sweet tooth, adds her flair, while Anna Lupton brings her rural cooking expertise and judging experience. Author and countryman Adrian Dangar contributes his creative cooking skills, and Sarah Walker, a connoisseur of afternoon teas, shares her jam knowledge. Kathryn Marsden OBE Chief Executive Officer of Yorkshire Air Ambulance will join the judging team for 2026. Rounding off the panel are Newby Hall’s marketing managers, Alexander McDonnell and Sarah Barlow, with their keen eye for quality and presentation. There is an amazing overall winners prize of a limited edition print created by renowned artist Stephen Guyon Bird (former Head of Art and Art History at Ampleforth College). Kathryn Marsden OBE CEO of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance is a new judge for 2026 Need a little jam-spiration? Find inspiration for your Jam Awards entry with our collection of creative jam recipes. Browse recipe ideason Pinterst Anna Lupton /Carr House Farm

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