Chairperson: Renate Price –
renateprice@gmail.com
(250) 567-9736
Entry Fee: $1.00 per entry
Prize Money: 1st $3, 2nd $2
Sponsors: Westengen 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 2024.
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. All vegetables will be judged according to the government scale of points set out in Circular #50B, which can be obtained on application to the Dept of Agriculture, Victoria. Root vegetables should have 1/2 inch stems and roots should be clean and intact.
2. All fruits will be judged according to standards of perfection as set out in the BC Circular #50C. If, in the opinion of the judge any entry is not up to standard, no award will be given.
3. Judges look for quality. This is the most important factor. Entries should be clean, properly trimmed & handled so as to make them appear attractive.
4. Judges look for uniformity. The various specimens in each entry should be uniform in size, form, colour and quality.
5. Judges look for Condition. Entries should be in good condition, not past their prime, and free from blemishes, bruises, and breaks.
6. Judges look for colour. Colours should be bright, clear, and attractive.
7. Judges look for size. Entries should be of a size that reflects the stage at which the produce has reached its greatest perfection.
8. For all 'Other' classes, entries will be judged on its own merit or with other like kind.
Section 1 Vegetables
Class
1200 Bean, Bush, 6 pods - same variety
Bean, Pole, 6 pods - same variety
1202 Beet, 5 roots - same variety
1203 Broccoli, 1 head
1204 Cabbage, 1 head
1205 Carrot, 5 roots - same variety
1206 Cauliflower, 1 head
1207 Corn, 4 ears
1208 Cucumber, Pickling or slicing 2 specimens
1209 Kale, 1 head
1210 Lettuce, 2 heads - same variety
1211 Onion, 3 specimens - same variety
1212 Peas, same variety, 12 pods
1213 Peppers, Hot or mild pickling, 3 specimens
1214 Peppers, Bell or sweet, 2 specimens
1215 Potato, 4 tubers - same variety
1216 Radish, 6 specimens
1217 Rhubarb, 5 stalks
1218 Squash, 2 specimens - same variety
1219 Tomato, 3 specimens - same variety
1220 Tomato, cherry, 6 specimens - same variety
1221 Turnip, 3 specimens
1222 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
1227 Apples, 5 specimens, same variety
1228 Cherries, 12 specimens, same variety
1229 Crab Apples, 12 specimens, same variety
1230 Currants, 6 Clusters, same variety
1231 Gooseberries, 12 specimens
1232 Strawberries, 6 specimens
1233 Raspberries, 12 specimens, same variety
1234 Wild Berries, 12 specimens, same variety
1235 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
1236 Collection of garden vegetables, at least 8 varieties
1237 Collection of fruits, at least 6 varieties
Section 4 Herbs
Class
1238 Basil, 1 stem
1239 Chives, 1 bunch
1240 Dill, 1 stem
1241 Mint, 1 bunch
1242 Oregano, 1 bunch
1243 Parsley, 1 bunch
1244 Thyme, 1 bunch
1245 Other, does not fit in any of the above classes (max 2 entries)
Section 5 Special Classes
Class
1246 Largest Potato
1247 Largest Sunflower with Seed
1248 Most unusual vegetable
1249 Vegetable and/or fruit creation
1250 Other, does not fit in any of the above classes (max 2 entries)
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
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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