NECHAKO VALLEY EXHIBITION GROUNDS

Nechako Valley Exhibition — August 16th - 18th, 2024

Division 21 – Junior Exhibits

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


Entry Form

FALL FAIR

Divisions 8-22 Special Rules:

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

NECHAKO VALLEY EXHIBITION GROUNDS

Nechako Valley Exhibition — August 16th - 18th, 2024

Phone: 250-567-3011
Email: NechakoExSociety@outlook.com

Nechako Valley Exhibition Grounds
PO Box 863
4051 Northside Road
Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0