The ribbon winners of the Tennessee Forest Festival Canning Contest were announced on Monday, September 21, 2026. There were five divisions and 22 categories for contestants enter with several people participating. Winners were chosen from submissions from adults and juniors (children and teens ages 16 and under).
Several contestants placed in more than one category. Ribbon winners were chosen for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place. Standout contestants were Rose Russell who took first place in four adult categories and Luke Wiggins who took first place in four youth categories. Along with receiving ribbons, the winning contestants were awarded a cash prize.
Fruits
| Peaches 1st place – Mary Read | Pie Filling 1st place/youth – C. Bell 1st place – Rose Russell |
Jams/Jellies
| Blackberry Jam 1st place/youth – Luke Wiggins 1st place – Brandy Sides 2nd place – Stephanie McCready | Blueberry Jam 1st place-Betty Chism 2nd place-Teena Oake | Peach Jam 1st place – Stephanie McCready |
| Any Other Jam 1st place – Rose Russell 2nd place -Teena Oake 3rd place – Stephanie McCready | Grape Jelly 1st place/youth – Luke Wiggins 1st place – Mary Moore 2nd place – Brandy Sides 3rd place – Debbie Ubelhor | Any Other Jelly 1st place/youth – Luke Wiggins 1st place – Mary Moore 2nd place – Brandy Sides 3rd place – Amy Williams |
| Peach Butter 1st place-Mary Read |
Pickles
| Dill Pickles 1st place – Larry Johnson | Sweet Pickles 1st place/youth – Avery Cox | Bread & Butter Pickles 1st place – Rose Russell 2nd place – Stephanie McCready |
| Squash Pickles 1st place/youth – C. Miller | Any Other Pickle 1st place/youth – Erin Melina 1st place – Michelle Rutland 2nd place – Mary Read 3rd place – Abby Dixon | Jalapeno Peppers 1st place – Michelle Rutland |
| Any Other Peppers 1st place – Michelle Rutland |
Sauces/Salsas/Relish
| Chow Chow 1st place youth – Aubree Brooks | Spaghetti/Tomato Sauce 1st place/youth – Luke Wiggins 1st place – Brandy Sides 2nd place – Teena Oake | Salsa 1st place – Mary Read 2nd place – Michelle Rutland |
| Any Other Relish 1st place/youth – Addy Brooks 1st place – Betty Chism |
Vegetables
| Tomatoes 1st place – Michelle Rutland | Any Other Vegetable 1st place – Rose Russell |
