NECHAKO VALLEY EXHIBITION GROUNDS

Nechako Valley Exhibition — August 8th - 10th, 2025

Division 12 - Garden Produce

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)


Entry Form

FALL FAIR

Divisions 8-22 Special Rules:

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

NECHAKO VALLEY EXHIBITION GROUNDS

Nechako Valley Exhibition — August 8th - 10th, 2025

Phone: 250-567-3011
Email: NechakoExSociety@outlook.com

Office Hours:
Monday 5pm-9pm
Tuesday - Wednesday 8am-3:30pm

Nechako Valley Exhibition Grounds
PO Box 863
4051 Northside Road
Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0