Chairperson: Riley Dore - 3riley128@gmail.com
Entry Fee: $1.00 per entry
Prize Money: 1st $3, 2nd $2
Sponsors: TBD
Special Rules:
1. One entry per Exhibitor in each class, except where otherwise specified.
2. Exhibitor must be between 12-17 years of age at the time of entry.
3. All entries must be the work of the Exhibitor and not previously shown in the Nechako Valley Exhibition.
4. No baking mixes can be used. Must be entirely homemade.
5. Youth Canning is located under Home Preserving, Division 13.
6. Youth are welcome to enter adult photography, Division 20.
7. Youth quilting is located under the Division 16. Youth are welcome to enter items in the adult Divisions 18 or 17.
8. "Article" defined as wearable item or an accessory. "Item" as something other than an article.
9. Fresh vegetables must be displayed on small clean disposable plates and have been grown at the home of the Exhibitor.
10. All baked goods must be on a clean paper plate and covered with a clear ziplock bag or saran wrap.
Section 1 Youth Baking
Class
2201 Brownies, 4
2202 Buns, 4
2203 Cake, any variety
2204 Cookies, any variety
2205 Loaf of bread, any flour, standard or mini loaf
2206 Muffins, 4
2207 Pie, any filling
2208 Fudge, 4 pieces
2209 Cake Pops, decorated, 4
2210 Gluten Free item
Section 2 Youth Arts and Crafts
Class
2220 3-Dimensional Scene
2221 Computer art
2222 Beaded Article or item
2223 Crochet article or item
2224 Knit article or item
2225 Cross Stitch or Embroidery Item
2226 Leather article or item
2227 Sewn item
2228 Duct tape article or item
2229 Original Poem
2230 Penmanship, one hand printed poem or paragraph
2231 Short Story-half page
2232 Original hand drawn or painted art
2233 Coloured picture/mandala from a coloring book
2234 Outdoor/garden ornament
2235 Christmas/Holiday ornament
2236 Creatively Recycled item into art
2237 Sculpture or carving, any material (paper mâché, wood etc)
2238 Lego, original creation (No kits) 12" x 10"
2239 Model made from a kit (no lego)
2240 Woodwork art
2241 Other (max 2 entries)
Section 3 Youth Photography
Class
2250 Animals (max 2 entries)
2251 Fair Theme - Roots and Wings
2252 Machines/Farm
2253 People
2254 Scenery (max 2 entries)
2255 Seasons of the year
2256 Series, one subject, 2-5 photos
2257 Sunset/Sunrise
2258 Other (max 2 entries)
Section 4 Youth Fresh Vegetables
Class
2260 Beets, 3 roots
2261 Cabbage, 1
2262 Carrots, 3 roots
2263 Lettuce, 1
2264 Peas, 3 pods
2265 Potatoes, 3
2266 Radishes, 3 roots
2267 Raspberries, 6
2268 Rhubarb, 2 stalks
2269 Saskatoons, 6
2270 Strawberries, 6
2271 Tomatoes, 3
2272 Cucumbers, 2
2273 Vegetable Collection, 6 different specimens
Section 5 Youth Flowers and Foliage
Class
2280 Arrangement, flowers, and foliage
2281 Miniature Garden, under 12"x14"
2282 Nasturtium, 3
2283 Pansies, 3
2284 Petunias, 3
2285 Sweet Peas, 3
2286 Sunflowers, 3
2287 Other type, 3
2288 Pressed Flower Book
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