Chairperson: Mayson Williams – farmerjohomesteading@gmail.com
Entry Fee: $1.00 per entry
Prize Money: 1st $3, 2nd $2
Sponsors: Hot Rodts Garage
Dalchako Transport
Grand Reo Theatre
Atkin’s Greenhouse
Age Groups: Exhibitors ages 6-8 Junior C
Exhibitors ages 9-11 Junior D
Special Rules:
1. One entry per Exhibitor in each class, except in classes specified as "Other".
2. Exhibitor must be between 6-11 years of age at the time of entry.
3. No baking mixes can be used.
4. Any artwork or penmanship should be mounted on cardboard or like backing.
5. On the entry form and tag, add behind the class number the letter that represents the age of the Exhibitor.
6. Junior Canning is located under the Home Preserving, Division 13.
7. Juniors are welcome to enter adult photography, Division 20.
8. Junior quilting is located under the Division 16
9. Juniors are welcome to enter adult handicrafts, Division 18.
10. All entries must be the work of the Exhibitor and not previously shown in the Nechako Valley Exhibition.
Section 1 Junior Baking
TIP: Pick your most uniform baked goods to enter on an appropriately sized plate
Class
2100 Brownies, 4
2101 Cupcakes decorated, 2
2102 Cake, decorated
2103 Cookies, any variety 4
2104 Muffins, 2
2105 Pie, no commercial filling, two slices
2106 Sculpted Rice Krispies, Presentation base max 8" x 8". Only edible decorations. Must use Rice Krispies or Puffed Wheat and marshmallows
2107 Other baked item (max 2 entries)
Section 2 Junior Arts and Crafts
Class
2110 Free Art Picture, any medium
2111 Jewelry item
2112 Coloured picture
2113 Computer art
2114 Lego, original creation (No Kits) Max. size 8"x10"
2115 Model made from a kit (No Lego) Max. size 8"x10"
2116 Homemade Greeting card, with an original verse
2117 Original story, 1 page in length, Topic Your family.
2118 Original Poem
2119 Penmanship, hand printed poem
2120 Sewn article
2121 Knit or crochet article
2122 Cross stitched article
2123 An item made from recycled materials
2124 Pottery item
2125 Holiday Craft
2126 Wood working project, no larger than 10"x10"x10"
2127 Woven or braided object
2128 Bird House, no lego
2129 Other, any craft that does not fit any other class (max 2 entries)
Section 3 Junior Photography
TIP: Photos should be in a protective covering
Class
2130 Animals
2131 Birds
2132 People
2133 Scenery
2134 Fair theme: Harvest in the Valley
2135 Sunset or sunrise
2136 Around the community
2137 Funny picture with caption
2138 Series, one subject, 3 pictures
2139 Other, does not fit in any of the above classes (max 2 entries)
Section 4 Junior Fruits, Flowers and Vegetables
TIP: Pick flowers, fruits and vegetables that are uniform in size and shape, and are unblemished
All flowers must be grown at the home of the Exhibitor
Class
2140 Cut flower arrangement in a recycled container
2141 Petit flower arrangement, in an unusal container Max. height 6"
2142 Arrangement using only wildflowers and grasses
2143 Sunflower Head, quality and size will both be considered
2144 Longest vegetable, must be grown at the home of the exhibitor
2145 Vegetable collection, 6 different types of vegetables
2146 Fruit collection, 6 different fruits
2147 Vegetable Creation
2148 Fruit Creation
2149 Most unusual shaped vegetable
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