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
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