Compost

Registration Ends: Monday, Sept. 5, 11:59pm
Entry Drop Off: Saturday, Sept. 10, 10am-12pm
Entry Pick-Up: Sunday, Sept. 11, 12pm-4pm Winners Announced: Sunday, Sept. 11, 12pm

Winners will be announced on the Fair Main Stage and on the DC State Fair website.

DC Gateway Pavilion
St. Elizabeth’s East
2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE
Washington, DC, 20032

Awards Given

Blue, red, and white ribbons for:
Best Compost

Judging Criteria

1. Composition: Is there evidence of living things (e.g., worms, larvae) in the compost? 20%

2. Consistency: How does the compost retain moisture? How does it react to a squeeze test (absorbent, retains moisture, porous, permeable)? 25%

3. Bouquet: Does the mixture have an odor? What does it smell like? 25%

4. Garden-Appeal: Is the mixture sifted? Does it look pretty? Does the compost contain material that has not broken down properly? 20%

5. Story: When did you start composting? Do you have a secret recipe you can share -- what's your process? How long did you let it process? What were the inputs? How often did you manage it (e.g., turn it, water it)? All of this information, and anything else you'd like us to know, should be included in the Story category in the registration form. 10%

Contest Rules

1. All entries must be submitted in a reusable, easy-to-open, one-gallon container (e.g., Rubbermaid, Glad). 

2. You may register up to two entries. Please complete one form per entry.