The Beamish Museum and the North East Horticultural Society are gearing up for their annual show.
Scheduled for September 7 and 8, 2024, the event promises a fierce, friendly competition as various vegetables, flowers, and crafts are put forward for judging.
The event is rooted in the region's mining culture, where pitmen were known for their remarkable gardening skills.
Rebecca Walker, events assistant at Beamish Museum, said: "If you grow brilliant beetroots, perfect pea pods, or amazing apples, we encourage you to enter The Beamish Challenge, even if your vegetables aren’t perfect, you can enter the misshapen vegetable category."
The grand auction of entries will be a highlight on September 8 at 3.30pm, excluding craft items.
For more information on entering homegrown produce, crafts, or bakes into The Beamish Challenge, visit beamish.org.uk.
Daytime events are included in museum admission, and visitors can use their Beamish Unlimited Pass or Friends of Beamish membership
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