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Competition Categories

Discover all the exciting categories for our inaugural 2026 Garden, Produce and Crafts Show. From prize vegetables to beautiful flowers and creative crafts, there's something for everyone!

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SECTION A – VEGETABLES & FRUIT

Vegetables and fruit classes

  • 3 Potatoes – any variety
    Sponsored by Old Hills Icelandics
  • 3 Carrots – tops trimmed
    Sponsored by Old Hills Icelandics
  • 3 Onions – dressed
    Sponsored by Old Hills Icelandics
  • 5 Runner Beans
  • 3 Tomatoes (round)
  • 6 Cherry Tomatoes
  • 3 Beetroot – tops trimmed to 3"
  • 3 Courgettes
  • Collection of 5 Different Vegetables (basket or tray)
    Sponsored by Tip O'Neill
  • Heaviest Marrow or Pumpkin
  • 3 Cooking Apples
  • 3 Dessert Apples
  • 3 Pears
  • Bowl of Mixed Fruit (grown by exhibitor)
    Sponsored by Old Hills Icelandics
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SECTION B – FLOWERS & PLANTS

Flowers and plant classes

  • Vase of Mixed Garden Flowers
  • Vase of 3 Dahlias
  • Vase of 3 Roses
  • Single Bloom – any variety
  • Vase of 5 Stems of Sweet Peas (if available)
  • Pot Plant – Flowering
  • Pot Plant – Foliage
  • Vase of Autumn Foliage or Berries
  • Flower Arrangement – 'Autumn Glory' (max. 45cm width)
  • Miniature Flower Arrangement – 'A Teacup of Flowers' (max. 15cm width)
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SECTION C – HOME PRODUCE

Home baking, preserves and drinks

  • Victoria Sponge – jam-filled, no cream
    Sponsored by Old Hills Icelandics
  • Fruit Cake (traditional recipe)
    Sponsored by Old Hills Icelandics
  • Lemon Drizzle Cake
    Sponsored by Tip O'NeillSponsored by Old Hills Icelandics
  • 5 Homemade Biscuits – one variety
    Sponsored by Old Hills Icelandics
  • 5 Pieces of Flapjack or Traybake
    Sponsored by Old Hills Icelandics
  • Loaf of Bread (any method)
    Sponsored by Old Hills Icelandics
  • Savoury Quiche or Flan
    Sponsored by Old Hills Icelandics
  • Jar of Jam (named variety)
    Sponsored by Old Hills Icelandics
  • Jar of Marmalade
    Sponsored by Old Hills Icelandics
  • Jar of Chutney or Pickle
    Sponsored by Old Hills Icelandics
  • Jar of Local Honey
    Sponsored by Old Hills Icelandics
  • Bottle of Homemade Cordial, Cider, or Fruit Liqueur (non-commercial)
    Sponsored by Old Hills Icelandics
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SECTION D – FORAGED & HEDGEROW TREASURES

Foraged goods and hedgerow produce

Sponsored by: Old Hills Icelandics
  • Bowl of Foraged Fruit or Nuts (e.g. sloes, damsons, blackberries, hazelnuts)
  • Jar of Jam or Jelly made from Foraged Ingredients
  • Bottle of Hedgerow Liqueur or Cordial (e.g. sloe gin, elderflower, blackberry brandy)
  • 'A Taste of the Hedgerow' – small display of mixed foraged produce and preserves
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SECTION E – HANDICRAFTS & ART

Crafts, artwork and photography

  • A Piece of Knitting or Crochet
  • A Handmade Textile Item (sewn, embroidered, or quilted)
  • A Piece of Woodwork or Metalwork
    Sponsored by Tip O'Neill
  • A Handmade Card or Papercraft
  • A Painting or Drawing – any medium
  • A Photograph – 'The Beauty of Callow End'
  • A Photograph – 'Life in the Garden'
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SECTION F – CHILDREN'S CLASSES

Young exhibitors' classes

  • Miniature Garden in a Tray (max. 30cm x 40cm)
  • 4 Decorated Cupcakes
  • Animal Made from Vegetables or Fruit
  • Painted Pebble or Stone
  • Drawing or Painting of 'My Garden'
  • 5 Homemade Biscuits (any type)
  • Lego Model (your own design, max. 25cm wide)
    Sponsored by Pugh
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SPECIAL CLASSES

Overall and special awards

  • 'Best in Show' – selected from section winners
    Sponsored by Tip O'Neill
  • 'Callow End Cup' – for most points overall
  • 'Children's Champion' – highest total in children's classes
  • 'Best Foraged Exhibit' – chosen from Section D entries

Competition Rules & Guidelines

Please read these important guidelines before entering

  • 1All entries must be grown/made by the exhibitor
  • 2Entry fee: £2 per entry
  • 3Maximum 2 entries per person per class
  • 4Entries to be staged between 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM on show day
  • 5Judging takes place from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • 6Prizes: 1st £5, 2nd £3, 3rd £2 plus certificates
  • 7Best in Show trophy and £25 prize
  • 8All produce should be clean and properly presented

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