Chairperson: Wendy Clement – (250) 567-3906
Entry Fee: $1.00 per entry
Prize Money: 1st $3, 2nd $2
Sponsors: Vanderhoof Medicine Centre
Royal LePage
Special Rules:
1. One entry per exhibitor in each class
2. All entries must be prepared by exhibitor.
3. No package mixes or commercial pie fillings permitted.
4. Loaves (quick breads and/or yeast breads) must be in a clear plastic bag. May be a mini loaf.
5. All baked entries must be on a paper plate or cardboard base and covered in a clear zip-lock bag. Submit four, unless otherwise stated.
6. Pies must be cut into 8 slices, submit only two slices on paper plate, covered with clear zip lock bag.
7. "Baked goods will be judged on appearance, texture and flavour at the judge's discretion.
8. NOTE: Being the only entry does not guarantee first place; criteria must be met and placement is at the discretion of the judge".
9. For all 'Other' classes, entries will be judged on their own merit or with other like kind.
Section 1 Cakes & Cupcakes (4 items)
Class
1500 Coffee cake
1501 Chocolate cake, iced
1502 Decorated cake - Fair Theme - Harvest in the Valley - may use styrofoam form for cake base.
1503 Cupcakes, decorated, any flavour, 4
Section 2 Pies and Tarts
Class
1504 Fruit pie, double crust
1505 Pie, single crust, no topping
1506 Fruit pie, lattice top
1507 Any pie made with Graham Wafer crust
1508 Tarts, any kind, 4
Section 3 Squares, Bars & Cookies
Class
1509 Biscotti (4)
1510 Squares, 4 of one kind
1511 Rolled cookies, 4 of one kind
1512 Drop cookies, 4 of one kind
1513 Cookies, unbaked, 4 of one kind
1514 Energy Bars, 4 of one kind
1515 Bannock (fried or baked), 4 of one kind
1516 Other, does not fit any of the above classes (max 2 entries, with 4 of one kind)
Section 4 Quick Breads & Loaves
Class
1517 Scones, sweet or savoury, 4 of one kind
1518 Baking powder biscuits, 4 of one kind
1519 Muffins, fruit, 4 of one kind
1520 Loaf, any flavour (may be mini loaf)
1521 Other, does not fit any of the above classes (max 2 entries)
Section 5 Yeast Breads
Class
1522 Loaf, multi-grain bread
1523 Loaf, white or brown bread
1524 Loaf, sourdough
1525 Loaf, gluten-free flour
1526 Cinnamon buns, 4
1527 Dinner rolls, white or brown, 4
Section 6 Candy
Class
1527 Fudge, any flavour, 4 of one kind
1528 Candy made with popcorn, 500 ml jar or 4 pieces
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