Planning underway for 2021 Hunter Olive Show

After a forced hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, planning is well underway for the 2021 Hunter Olive Show. The Hunter Olive Association organising committee has been busy and key dates have already been confirmed, as follows: • Entries open – Monday, 2 August • Entries close - Friday, 3 September • Judging – Saturday, 25 September • Awards night – Thursday, 7 October

Inclusive and affordable

One of the last remaining regional olive competitions in Australia, the Hunter Olive Show has seen increased popularity and success in recent years, with strong support across all product classes. Open to both members and non-members, the inclusive industry show has classes for EVOO and flavoured oils, plus a range of table olives and olive products including tapenades and olive spreads.

Major awards include Most Successful Exhibitor, Best EVOO and Table Olive of Show, Best EVOO and Table Olive from Hunter Valley Fruit, Best Infused Oil of Show, Best Tapenade of Show, and statebased awards for Best EVOO from Tasmanian, Victorian and NSW Fruit.

This year’s competition also sees the introduction of an additional major award, with the title of Best Varietal EVOO of Show also up for grabs. The new award recognises and celebrates the work being done by growers in developing a regional varietal excellence.

And as always, the organisers are continuing with their aim of running an affordable olive show, offering low entry and testing fees thanks to the support of the competition’s industry sponsors and a dedicated group of volunteers.

Every entry will also once again receive quality feedback to use for future improvement and development.

More information: www.hunterolives.asn.au or email Alan Smith at treasurer@hunterolives.asn.au.

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