Schedule for Saturday 7th September 2024
8.30am – 10.00am Arrival, registration and display of item (s).
10.00am – 11.00am Judging
11.00am – 3.30pm Show open to the public
3.30pm – 4.00pm Presentations
4.00pm - 4.30pm Collection of exhibits
Classes and Categories:
Class A - Fruit and Vegetables
Judging criteria: condition, size and shape.
Items should fit on a plate sized a maximum of 30cm across, except categories 4,5 and 6.
Class B - Baking and Preserves
Judging criteria: Taste, Appearance, Shape
Victoria Sandwich
30 cm x 30 cm round, two tiers, no icing or decoration
Lemon Drizzle Cake and Ginger Cake
2 lb loaf, single tier, no icing or decoration
Homemade Savoury Quiche
25 cm round, cm high
Jam, chutney, honey
A volume of no less than 50 grams and no more than 250 grams.
Class C - Flowers and Plants
Judging criteria: Condition, Appearance, Colour
Items should be displayed either in a vase or container no taller than 30cm in height or 35cm in width and depth.
Class D - Children's Submissions
Judging criteria: Appearance, Colour, Creativity
The items should be made solely by the child. Please write the child's age on the back of the piece.
Class E - Photography
Judging criteria: composition, quality, relevance.
Items should be no larger than A4 in size and need to be unframed
Class F- Handicraft
Judging criteria: creativity, appearance and quality.
Items should be no larger than A3 in size, or 30cm x 30cm.
Certificates will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each class. Prizes will be awarded for ‘Best in Show’, ‘Best in Category’ and for the heritage classes marked with an asterisk.
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