The Consuegra Town Hall is set to organise the Saffron Rose Peeling Competition for both children and adults, coinciding with the 64th edition of the Saffron Rose Festival, which has been designated a regional tourist interest event.
Competition details
The adult competition is open to all individuals, regardless of gender, with no limit on the number of entries. Participants can register at the Town Hall from 19 to 22 October. The local phase will take place on Friday, 23 October, at 18:00 in the Convent of the Franciscan Fathers. The provincial phase is scheduled for Saturday, 24 October, at 16:00 at the same venue, with the top two competitors from each province advancing to the national final.
The national final will occur on Sunday, 25 October, at 11:30 in the Plaza de España, where all participants are required to wear their regional costumes.
Prizes
- 1st Prize: €400 sponsored by Avicon
- 2nd Prize: €300 sponsored by Gestagua
- 3rd Prize: €200 plus a gift voucher for an Antarctic whitening treatment sponsored by Catalano Occidente
- 4th Prize: €150 sponsored by Calma Beauty
- 5th Prize: €100 sponsored by Dipe Mora
- 6th Prize: €75 sponsored by Globalcaja
Competition rules
Participants will be tasked with peeling 100 roses, which will be provided in sealed bags by the judges. Should this year's production be reduced, the judges may alter the total number of roses to be peeled. Each contestant will start with a maximum of 20 points for speed and 20 points for cleanliness, with penalties applied for various infractions, such as leaving parts of the rose unpeeled or discarding roses.
In the event of a tie, contestants will compete by peeling 50 roses or fewer, depending on production levels, with the contestant taking the least time being declared the winner. The judges will determine the number of rounds based on the number of participants, with a maximum of 12 participants per round if space allows.
Local phase restrictions
The local phase is exclusively for residents of Consuegra. If multiple rounds are held, the first-placed contestant from each round will advance to the final, while the second-placed will move on to the provincial phase. A public draw will allocate participants to each round, and failure to appear after the draw will result in disqualification.
The final decisions of the judges will be final and announced after each elimination round. For further information, the Municipal Tourist Office in Consuegra is available to assist interested parties.
