Chairperson: Renate Price –
renateprice@gmail.com
(250) 567-9736
Entry Fee: $1.00 per entry
Prize Money: 1st $3, 2nd $2
Sponsors: Wes Engen Management
Maxine’s Greenhouse
Special Rules:
1. One entry per exhibitor in each class, unless otherwise specified.
2. Display on paper plates and cover with plastic wrap.
3. All exhibits to be grown by the Exhibitor in 2025.
4. Name the variety on exhibit tag if possible.
5. All entries must be grown by the Exhibitor and not previously shown in the Nechako Valley Exhibition.
Judging Information
1.Quality - most important, clean, properly trimmed, & handled to make entries appear attractive
2. Uniform - specimens should be uniform in size, form, colour, and quality
3. Condition - should be bright, clear, and attractive
4. Size - reflect stage of greatest perfection
Section 1 Vegetables
Class
1200 Bean, Bush, 6 pods - same variety
1201 Bean, 6 pods - same variety
1202 Peppers, hot or mild, 3 specimens
1203 Peppers, bell or sweet, 1 specimen
1204 Tomato - same variety, 2 specimens
1205 Tomato, cherry - same variety, 4 specimens
1206 Cucumber, slicing, 1 specimen
1207 Cucumber, pickling, 3 specimens
1208 Broccoli, 1 head
1209 Cauliflower, 1 head
1210 Cabbage, green or red, 1 head
1211 Kale, 4 leaves
1212 Lettuce, 1 head
Root Vegetables: Clean roots (unless stated otherwise), leave root intact and trim stems to 1/2 inch)
1213 Beet, red or yellow - same variety, 3 roots
1214 Carrot - same variety, 3 roots
1215 Radish, - same variety - 3 roots
1216 Parsnip, 3 roots
1217 Turnip, 2 roots
1218 Potato - same variety, 4 tubers (Dirt brushed off, NOT WASHED)
1219 Onion - same variety, 3 specimens
1220 Garlic - same variety, 3 specimens
1221 Other, does not fit in any of the above classes. Only one entry allowed per exhibitor in this class (max 2 entries)
Section 2 Fruit
Class
1222 Apples, 3 specimens, same variety
1223 Cherries, 12 specimens, same variety
1224 Crab Apples, 6 specimens, same variety
1225 Currants, 3 Clusters, same variety
1226 Gooseberries, 12 specimens
1227 Strawberries, 6 specimens
1228 Raspberries, 12 specimens, same variety
1229 Wild Berries, 12 specimens, same variety
1230 Other, does not fit in any of the above classes. Only one entry allowed per exhibitor in this class (max 2 entries)
Section 3 Collections
Class
1231 Collection of garden vegetables, at least 6 varieties
1232 Collection of fruits and vegetables, at least 8 varieties in total
Section 4 Herbs
Class
1233 Basil, 2 stem
1234 Chives, 1 bunch
1235 Dill, 2 stems, trimmed to 10 inches
1236 Mint, 1 bunch
1237 Oregano, 1 bunch
1238 Parsley, 1 bunch
1239 Thyme, 1 bunch
1240 Other, does not fit in any of the above classes (max 2 entries per exhibitor)
Section 5 Special Classes
Class
1241 Largest Potato
1242 Largest Sunflower with Seed
1243 Most unusual vegetable
1244 Vegetable and/or fruit creation
1245 Other, does not fit in any of the above classes (max 2 entries per exhibitor)
This year's theme: Harvest in the Valley
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 14, 2024 between 12 noon and 8:00 pm.
3. No entries will be accepted after 8:00 pm on August 14, 2024.
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 13 at noon.
7. Exhibits must only be picked up after 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
8. Items left in the Exhibit Building after 5:00 pm on Sunday, August 18, 2024 will be available in the Exhibition office until September 30, 2024. After that date all items and prize money will become the property of the Nechako Valley Exhibition Society.
9. Please read
Notice to Exhibitors
.
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 2024 will be $1.00 for each entry.
b. First place prize money $3.00, Second place prize money $2.00