Welcome to the Blueberry Jubilee

2009 5K Run Winners

Men	Women
Sean Fizilliam - 17:12	Stacey Hagenson - 21:20
Robert Willie - 19:19	Rebekah A. Gilmore - 24:34
Steve Champine - 19:27	Mary Gilmore

BLUEBERRY RECIPE CONTEST
There is a new event to get involved in at the 2009 Blueberry Jubilee! It's no secret that one of the things people look forward to most at the Blueberry Jubilee is the great food! It's also no secret that there is no shortage of great cooks in Pearl River County! With that in mind, the Blueberry Jubilee Council is sponsoring a Blueberry Recipe Contest! Entering is easy as 1-2-3 !
Just bring your favorite typed Blueberry Recipe and the prepared Blueberry dish to the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 10:00 a.m. on June 13 (Blueberry Jubilee Day). Be sure your recipe has your name and contact information on the back. The contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced at the noon ceremony following the presentation of the 2009 Blueberry Queens and announcement of the 2009 Blueberry Grant recipients. (Members of the Blueberry Jubilee Council are not eligible to enter.) Call 601-795-2972 for more information.

*There is no age limit for entrants.
*The contest is OPEN category ! ALL blueberry recipes/prepared dishes are eligible!
*Prizes: 1st Place - 1st Place Ribbon/$50 Savings Bond/Official 2009 Blueberry Jubilee T-Shirt
2nd Place - 2nd Place Ribbon/Official 2009 Blueberry Jubilee T-shirt
3rd Place - 3rd Place Ribbon/ Official 2009 Blueberry Jubilee T-shirt
All three winning recipes will be published in the Poplarville Democrat, Picayune Item and Sun Herald.
All recipes entered in the contest will be included in a Blueberry Jubilee Cookbook that will be published in the near future.

Miss Blueberry (Above)
Listed from left to right1st Alternate and Miss Congeniality Megan Broom, Miss Bueberry 2009 Ashley Keene, Miss Photogenic winner Tori Frierson, 2nd Alternate Brooke Hoda

Teen Miss Blueberry (Below)
Listed from left to right photogentic winner in the Teen category Samantha Knight, Teen Miss Blueberry Catilyn Herrin, 1st Alternate - Bridgette Patterson, and Teen Miss Congeniality Victoria Mitchell

Blueberry Jubilee Day June 13, 2009

The Blueberry Jubilee is an arts and crafts fair held the second Saturday in June of each year. Located in downtown Poplarville, Mississippi, the Blueberry Jubilee attracts about 10,000 visitors each year. The Jubilee features arts & crafts, storytelling, live entertainment, lots of food, and down home southern hospitality.

Our Mission
It is our goal of the Jubilee Council to promote Poplarville and the blueberry industry in Pearl River County and to provide grants for programs and projects for the community.
About Blueberries
Blueberries are the second most popular berry in the United States. A one-cup serving of fresh blueberries gives 5 grams of fiber (more than most fruits and vegetables) at a cost of only 80 calories. There has been a 50 percent increase in consumption of blueberries during the last 10 years. Indians in the Northwest Territory smoked wild blueberries to preserve them for the winter. Blueberries contain no cholesterol or fat and are also low in calories. They are also a good source of vitamin C and fiber. Blueberries are ranked No. 1 in antioxidant activity compared with 40 other commercially available fruits and vegetables. That means a serving of blueberries has more of the antioxidant power you need to fight aging, cancer and heart disease. Blueberry season is from May to September. Look for berries with a silvery 'bloom', this is a natural protective coating. They should be refrigerated as quickly as possible and kept dry. Do not wash until you are ready to use them. They will last for up to 2 weeks if stored properly.

This site was last updated 06/13/09

Blueberry Jubilee Day June 13, 2009

Our Mission

About Blueberries