Chairperson: Elijah Wiens - elijahpwiens@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
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, any variety, 4 pieces
Section 2 Youth Arts and Crafts
Class
2220 3-Dimensional Scene
2221 Computer art
2222 Crochet or Knit article or item
2223 Cross Stitch or Embroidery Item
2224 Leather article or item
2225 Sewn article or item
2226 Duct tape article or item
2227 Original Poem
2228 Penmanship, one hand printed poem or paragraph
2229 Short Story-half page
2230 Original hand drawn or painted art
2231 Coloured picture/mandala from a coloring book
2232 Outdoor/garden ornament
2233 Christmas/Holiday ornament
2234 Creatively Recycled item into art
2235 Sculpture or carving, any material (paper mâché, wood etc)
2236 Lego, original creation (No kits) 12" x 10"
2237 Model made from a kit (no lego)
2238 Woodwork Art
2239 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 Carrots, 3 roots
2261 Lettuce, 1 head
2262 Peas, 3 pods
2263 Potatoes, 3
2264 Radishes, 3 roots
2265 Raspberries, 6
2266 Rhubarb, 2 stalks
2267 Strawberries, 6
2268 Tomatoes, 3
2269 Cucumbers, 2
2270 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
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