Chairperson: Michelle Maes-Martins - 250-567-8467
Entry Fee: $1.00 per entry
Prize Money: 1st $3 2nd $2
Sponsors: LePoidevin Greenhouse
Atkin’s Greenhouse
Special Rules:
1. One entry per Exhibitor in each class, except where specified.
2. Classes listed as "Other" may have two entries per Exhibitor.
3. All entries must be the property of and grown by the Exhibitor.
4. Containers for all entries must be provided by Exhibitor.
5. Colours may be mixed unless specified.
6. For all "Other" classes, entries will be judged on its own merit or with other like kind.
7. Height of container-Small 6" or under Medium-7-10" Large over 10".
8. Classes may be divided if sufficient entries. This will be at the discretion of the Chairperson or Judge.
9. All entries must be grown by the Exhibitor and not previously shown in the Nechako Valley Exhibition.
Terms:
Bloom = A stem with a single bloom
Spike = An upright stem with several blooms
Stem = A specimen with leaves, flowers and buds
Spray = A much-branched inflorescence, such as phlox, godetia, dianthus or clarkia
Section 1 Cut Flowers
Class
1100 Aster, 4 blooms
1101 Bachelor buttons, 4 stems
1102 Calendula, 4 blooms
1103 Cosmos, 6 sprays
1104 Dahlia, 3 blooms
1105 Daisy, 6 stems
1106 Delphinium, 3 spikes
1107 Lilies, 2 spikes
1108 Marigold, 4 blooms
1109 Nasturtiums, 4 blooms
1110 Pansy, 4 blooms
1111 Petunia double, 3 cuts
1112 Petunia single, 3 cuts
1113 Poppy, 4 stems
1114 Roses Shrub, 2 sprays
1115 Roses Tea, 2 stems
1116 Snapdragon, 3 stems
1117 Strawflower, 6 stems
1118 Sunflower Small, 3 blooms up to 6"
1119 Sunflower Medium, 3 blooms over 6"
1120 Sunflower Large, 1 bloom 12" and over
1121 Sweet Peas, 6 stems
1122 Sweet Williams, 6 sprays
1123 Zinnia Giant Double, 3 blooms
1124 Zinnia Single, 3 blooms
1125 Other, does not fit in any of the above classes. Provide 1 to 4 stems (max 2 entries)
Section 2 Arrangements
Class
1131 Arrangement, one variety
1132 Arrangement, formal, using flowers with foliage as desired
1133 Arrangement, miniature flowers, under 4"
1134 Arrangement, mixed flowers
1135 Arrangement, using dried flowers/grasses, foliage
1136 Arrangement, wildflowers and grasses
1137 Bouquet, mixed flowers in a large container
1138 Bouquet, one variety, large
1139 Bouquet, roses, minimum 7 stems
1140 Other, does not fit in any of the above classes (max 2 entries)
Section 3 House plants and Hanging baskets
Class
1144 Houseplant, large and small
1146 Indoor hanging plant, large and small
1147 Outdoor hanging basket
1148 Patio container
1149 Other, does not fit in any of the above classes (max 2 entries)
This year's theme:
1. All entries must be the work of the Exhibitor and not previously shown in the Nechako Valley Exhibition.
2. Entries must be brought to the Exhibit Building on Wednesday, August 6, 2026 between 12 noon and 8:00 pm.
3. No entries will be accepted after 8:00 pm on August 6, 2026.
4. Exhibits must not show any identification of the Exhibitor, except on the entry ticket. Any signatures on paintings will be covered with painter’s tape.
5. Complete one Entry Form for each Division.
6. Prepare your entry papers in advance of registration. Entry forms and exhibitor numbers will be at the library from July 9 - August 1 at noon.
7. Exhibits must only be picked up after 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
8. Items must be picked up by 5:30 pm on Sunday, August 9, 2026. After that, all items and prize money will become the property of the Nechako Valley Exhibition Society.
9. Please read
Notice to Exhibitors
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10. Classes may be divided at the discretion of the Chairperson or Judge.
11. Being the only entry in a class does not automatically mean you will get first place. The criteria still has to be met and the placing is up to the judge.
12. In the adult division only one first and one second will be given out per class.
13. At the discretion of the judge, if entries are not considered fair quality, awards may not be assigned.
14. Please return any extra Exhibitor tags to the Exhibit Building.
15. In the Community class division, it is clearly understood that all entries will be given to a community group and will not be returned to the individual who made them.
16. Please consult the special rules as printed at the beginning of each division for further information.
17. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGES FOR ENTRY FEES AND PRIZE MONEY
a. The entry fee for 2026 will be $1.00 for each entry.
b. First place prize money $3.00, Second place prize money $2.00