Chairperson: Judy Blattner –
Jb12452@gmail.com
Entry Fee: $1.00 per entry
Prize Money: 1st $3, 2nd $2
Sponsors: Nechako Pastures
Special Rules:
1. One entry per Exhibitor in each class, except where specified.
2. All canned goods must be presented in a Mason jar designed for home canning.
3. All jars must be clean and properly sealed to qualify for judging.
4. Canned goods must have been prepared within one year of the judging date.
5. All jars sealed with paraffin wax will be disqualified.
6. Jars must be labeled as to their contents and the full date prepared (e.g. June 3, 2022).
7. Canning is judged on color, distribution, texture, appearance and how contents are packed and sealed.
8. Ensure that jars are clean and that the rings are clean and rust free.
9. It is left to the judge's discretion as to whether jars will be opened and tasted or not.
10. If jars are opened, the flavor, texture etc. will be judged.
11. Junior and/or Youth exhibitors are welcome to enter all classes, place a J or Y behind the class # on entry form and tag.
12. All entries must be the work of the Exhibitor and not previously shown in the Nechako Valley Exhibition.
Section 1 Sauces
Class
1300 Anti Pasto
1301 Salsa, Preserved
1302 Salsa, Fresh
1303 Other Sauce, does not fit in any of the above classes.
Section 2 Pickles
Class
1304 Beet Pickles
1305 Carrot Pickles
1306 Cucumber Dill Pickles
1307 Mixed Pickles
1308 Other Pickle
Section 3 Fruit
Class
1309 Any Locally Grown Fruit, can be low sugar, Max. of 2 entries (Raspberries, Strawberries, Tomatoes etc.)
1310 Any Purchased Fruit, can be low sugar, Maximum of 2 entries (Peach, Pear, Plum, Apricot etc.)
1311 Any Wild Locally Harvested Fruit, can be low sugar, Max of 2 entries (Wild Rasp, Huckleberries etc.)
Section 4 Jams & Jellies
Class
1312 Raspberry Jam
1313 Raspberry Jelly
1314 Jam made from any other Locally Grown Fruit, Max. of 2 entries (Strawberries etc.)
1315 Jam made from Purchased Fruit, Max of 2 entries (Peach, Pear, Plum, Apricot etc.)
1316 Jam made from Wild Locally Harvested Fruit, Max of 2 entries (Wild Rasp, Saskatoons etc.)
1317 Jelly made from Locally Grown Fruit, Max. of 2 entries (Strawberries etc.)
1318 Jelly made from Purchased Fruit, Max of 2 entries (Peach, Kiwi etc.)
1319 Jelly made from Wild Locally Harvested Fruit, Max of 2 entries (Wild Rasp, Saskatoons etc.)
1320 Vegetable Jelly Max of 2 entries
1321 Other type Max. of 2 entries
Section 5 Vegetables
Class
1322 Vegetable, Max of 2 entries (Potatoes, carrots, Peas, Potatoes etc.)
1323 Mixed Vegetable, Max of 2 entries
Section 6 Relish
Class
1324 Any vegetable relish, Max of 2 entries (Beet, Cucumber etc.)
1325 Any mixed vegetable relish, Max of 2 entries
1326 Any fruit relish, Max of 2 entries
1327 Any mixed fruit relish, Max of 2 entries (Mincemeat etc.)
Section 7 Vinegars & Syrups
Class
1328 Any Fruit Syrup, Max of 2 entries
1329 Any Herb Vinegar, Max of 2 entries
1330 Any Fruit Vinegar, Max of 2 entries
1331 Other Syrup, does not fit in above class, Max of 2 entries
1332 Other Vinegar, does not fit in above class, Max of 2 entries
Section 8 Special Classes
Class
1333 Any preserve where the Exhibit Building Theme "100 Years of Vanderhoof" is incorporated. Use your imagination.
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
.
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