Fair School: Gifts from the Kitchen

Gifts from the Kitchen – Fair School: Learn from the Superintendents
 Saturday, November 8, 2025
 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
 Community Learning Center, Josephine County Fairgrounds

Get ready to stir up some holiday cheer! Learn how to make homemade jellies, spiced nuts, candies, seasoning blends, cookie and soup mixes, and more — perfect for heartfelt holiday gifts. This hands-on class is led by the Food Preservation Fair Superintendent and is part of the Fair School: Learn from the Superintendents series.

$10 materials fee
Registration required — sign up now at the Fairgrounds website

Can’t make this one? Check out the other Fair School classes listed below — each one offers a new skill and a fun way to connect with your local fair community!
 

Basic Candy Making – December 6, 2025
Learn how to make festive treats like fudge, truffles, jellies, marshmallows, divinity, and flavored popcorns.

Soup & Bread Making – January 10, 2026
Warm up with homemade soup and fresh-baked yeast bread! In this class, we’ll make both from scratch.

Herbs 101 – February 14, 2026
Discover how to grow, harvest, and prepare your own herbs—then learn how to put them to use! We’ll explore both culinary and medicinal herbs and their everyday applications.

Spring Jams & Jellies – March 14, 2026
Berries are one of the first treats of the season—so why not enjoy them all year long? Learn how to make delicious jams and jellies, along with safe and proper processing methods for home use.

Water Bath Canning – April 4, 2026
Learn how to safely use a water bath canner and properly process fruit at home. We’ll cover trusted resources for safe canning practices.