Historic Richmond Town: Hosting Locally Grown Contest
Historic Richmond Town is once again celebrating Staten Island’s rich agricultural traditions with its annual Locally Grown Contest, proudly sponsored by Clark’s Florist. Open to participants of all ages, the contest highlights the very best of Staten Island-grown produce and honors the community’s dedication to gardening and fresh, homegrown food.
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Registration and Entry Details
Advanced registration is required for all participants and will close at 12 pm on August 29th. Contest entries must be delivered to the Historic Richmond Town Visitor Center, with drop-off taking place on August 28th –29th, from 10 am to 5 pm. Upon arrival, participants are asked to walk their produce to the courthouse via St. Patrick’s Place and Center Street, following the posted signs to the designated drop-off room.
Rules and Judging
All entries must be grown by the exhibitor, with no artificial or synthetic foliage permitted. When possible, participants are encouraged to include notes on the variety of their produce. A panel of professional judges will carefully evaluate each entry, awarding ribbons in every class. While produce of many kinds is welcomed, trees, shrubs, and potted plants are not accepted in the competition.
Categories
Entries should be submitted in a plate, box, or container and will be judged on appearance, weight, and size. Categories include:
- Beans (including peas)
- Beets
- Cabbage (including Brassicae)
- Carrots
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Figs
- Gourds, Pumpkins, and Squash
- Onions
- Peppers: Sweet / Hot
- Tomatoes: Cherry, Saladette, Beefsteak, Heirloom, Best San Marzano, and BIGGEST Tomato
In addition, growers can compete for bragging rights in a special category: Staten Island’s Best Cucuzza (gagootz)!
With its mix of friendly competition and community spirit, the Locally Grown Contest promises to be a highlight of the season. This gathering will unite the Staten Island community to honor the rich harvest that Staten Island’s soil offers.
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