NECHAKO VALLEY EXHIBITION GROUNDS

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

Division 22 – Youth Exhibits

Chairperson: Elijah Wiens – elijahpwiens@gmail.com  
Entry Fee: $1.00 per entry
Prize Money: 1st $3, 2nd $2
Sponsors: Dollar Central
                   Country Cupboard
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    
2200     Biscuits, baking powder, 4
2201     Brownies, 4
2202     Buns, yeast, 4
2203     Cake, decorated-may use styrofoam or wood base
2204     Cake, single layer, iced
2205     Cookies, any variety 4
2206     Loaf of bread, any flour, standard or mini loaf
2207     Muffins, any, 4
2208     Pie, cream-based filling, 4" or larger
2209     Pie, fresh fruit filling, 4" or larger
2210     Fudge, any flavor, 4 pieces
2211     Cake Pops, any flavor, decorated, 4
2212     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     Sketching, original hand drawn art
2233     Painting, original hand drawn art
2234     Original hand drawn art 
2235     Coloured picture from a coloring book
2236     Outdoor/garden ornament
2237     Christmas/Holiday ornament 
2238     Creatively Recycled item into art
2239     Sculpture or carving, any material (paper mâché, wood etc)
2240     Lego, original creation (No kits) 12" x 10"
2241     Model made from a kit (no lego)
2242     Woodwork art
2243     Other (max 2 entries)
            
Section 3          Youth Photography
Class  
2248     Animals
2249     Birds
2250     Fair Theme - Harvest in the Valley
2251     Machines
2252     People, One person
2253     People, Group
2254     Scenery
2256     Seasons of the year
2257     Series, one subject, 2-5 photos
2258     Sunset
2259     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, 3
2273     Vegetable Collection, 6 different specimens
            
Section 5          Youth Flowers and Foliage
Class   
2274     Arrangement, tame flowers, and foliage
2275     Arrangement, wildflowers, and foliage
2276     Miniature Garden, under 12"x14"
2278     Nasturtium, 3
2279     Pansies, 3
2280     Petunias, 3
2281     Sweet Peas, 3
2282     Sunflowers, 3
2283     Pressed Flower Book


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