Next Peach Festival -  Saturday, July 11, 2026, 8 am - 4 pm      

  

Holland Lake
TITLE SPONSOR

 

"Get ready to stir up some peachy perfection! The Peach Food Competition, proudly presented by Holland Lake Rehabilitation and Wellness Centerβ€”our amazing Title Sponsor for the 11th year in a rowβ€”invites cooks of all ages to showcase their best peach-inspired creations. Whether it's cobbler, pie, salsa, or something wildly creative, we want to taste it! Entries will be judged on appearance, originality, and (of course) deliciousness. 

πŸ‘ 2026 Peach Festival

Peach Food Competition Rules

Title Sponsor: Holland Lake Rehabilitation & Wellness Center 


πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ Who Can Enter?

  • Adults: Ages 18 & above

  • Youth: Up to age 17

  • All categories are open to all ages

  • Limit: 1 entry per category, max 2 entries per person


πŸ’² Entry Fee

  • $5.00 per entry

  • Payment options: Cash, PayPal, or most cash apps only


πŸ‘ Peach Is the Star!

All entries must include peaches as an ingredient. No exceptions!


🧁 Judging Categories

  • Cobblers & Pies

  • Salsa

  • Cakes & Cupcakes

  • Cookies & Bars

  • Jams, Jellies & Pickled Foods

  • Savory

  • Ice Cream


πŸ“ Entry Details

Each entry must include the following on a plain 8Β½ x 11" white sheet (typed or neatly printed):

  • Name & Age (Age only required for Youth Division)

  • Address & Phone Number

  • Full Recipe (ingredients with measurements + instructions)
    🚫 Entries will NOT be accepted without a recipe!


πŸ“ Drop-Off Information

  • Date: Friday, July 10

  • Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM

  • Location: Barlow Hall (All Saints Anglican Church)
    125 S. Waco St., Weatherford, TX 76086

  • Pick-Up Deadline: Friday, July 10 by 8:30 PM
    Unclaimed entries will be disposed of by the Competition Committee.

β›” NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED


πŸ† Awards Presentation

  • Date: Saturday, July 11

  • Time: Noon

  • Location: Main Stage (Stage 1)
    Corner of Waco & Church – First Baptist Church Parking Lot


πŸ«™ Canned Goods Rules

  • Use standard BALL, KERR, or MASON jars (Β½ pint to 1 quart)

  • Must be sealed using the hot water bath method (no wax seals!)

  • Jars must be clean, unmarked, and free from rusty seals or rings

  • Entries must be home-canned between August 2025 – July 2026


🍰 Baked & Other Entry Rules

  • Must be prepared within 48 hours of turn-in

  • Use disposable containers unless retrieving after judging

  • No items requiring refrigeration

  • Ice Cream must be hard frozen and 1 pint


πŸ“Έ Say Peach!

Photos of each participant will be taken at drop-off.
πŸ“„ Photo release is included in the entry form.


Questions or more information, visit www.facebook.com/peachfestivalfoodcompetition or email:  

Food Competition Form

Chef's Choice Form