Section 1 – Vegetables
- Collection of 5 different vegetables to be chosen from classes 2–12 (to be staged on a tray not exceeding 2’6” x 1’6” overall)
- 3 beetroots – tops trimmed to 3 inches (7cm)
- 5 carrots (any size) – tops trimmed to 3 inches (7cm)
- 2 cucumbers
- 3 parsnips
- 8 dwarf beans
- 5 onions (any type) – dressed
- 5 potatoes (any type)
- 8 runner bean pods
- 5 tomatoes with calyx (green tops)
- 6 shallots – dressed
- 2 of any veg not listed above (see rule 4)
Judges to pick best veg
- OPEN CLASS: Collection of garden produce in a container max 18” x 12” (46cm x 30cm). To be judged by appearance only.
(Open class, no points awarded)
Novelty
- giant vegetable
- longest runner bean
- most misshapen vegetable
- miniature, but perfectly formed
- chilli grown in 8” (20cm) pot
Section 2 – Fruit
- 5 cooking apples
- 5 eating apples
- 5 stoned fruit (same variety)
- soft fruit – any of the following varieties
- 12 blackberries
- 3 stems of currants
- 12 gooseberries
- 12 loganberries
- 12 raspberries
- 10 strawberries
- 12 blueberries
Section 3 – Flowers
Class – Flowers
- 3 roses
- 3 dahlias (any type)
- best perfume – 1 stem
- 1 stem of a perennial specimen
- 3 stems of a flowering shrub
- pot plant – foliage, to be owned by the competitor for at least 4 months
- pot plant – flowering, to be owned by the competitor for at least 4 months
- pot plant – cacti/succulent etc.
Class – Flower Arrangements (all classes may include a board)
- burst of summer exhibit – 50.8cm (20”) max no height restriction
- hedgerow arrangement – 45cm height width and depth max
- OPEN CLASS: arrangement in a teacup with saucer (open class, no points awarded)
- an arrangement – all foliage, no flowers – max 30cm, no height restrictions
- arrangement in a shell
- floral headdress
Section 4 – Domestic
(all homemade)
All food must be covered with large clear polythene bags (not cling film) and must be cold. (These can be obtained at Lakeland.) - tray bake, any type, 5 squares
- 5 fruit scones
- Victoria sandwich with raspberry filling
- OPEN CLASS: alcoholic beverage (e.g. sloe gin) (open class, no points awarded – judged on appearance only)
- cake made with vegetables
- 5 sausage rolls, flaky pastry
- chocolate swiss roll with vanilla butter icing
- 1 loaf of bread
- ½ dozen eggs
- 1 jar of marmalade
- 1 jar of jam (soft fruit)
- 1 jar of jam (stoned fruit)
- 6 truffles
- 1 jar of fruit curd
- 1 jar of chutney – to be matured at least 3 months (please label correctly, e.g. “hot”)
- 1 jar of jelly that would be served with meat (e.g. mint jelly)
Section 5 – Handicraft
- handmade card with envelope
- wood, metal or glass
- needle felted animal
- needlework, fancy or embroidery
- a painting or drawing
- hand knitted or crocheted article/item
- OPEN CLASS: Sussex theme, any medium (open class, no points awarded)
Section 6 – Photography
Max. photo size 8” x 10”, mounted NOT framed
- photo with a caption
- sunrise/sunset
- local landscape
- animal(s)
- holiday
- night out with friends
- reflection
- OPEN CLASS: photo from last year’s show (open class, no points awarded)
Section 7 – Family Fun Classes
(no points awarded)
- Berwick Produce Show scarecrow, to be displayed in a public location for the week preceding the show, with a sign advertising the show. Scarecrow must then be wheeled to the event on show day.
Section 8 – Children’s classes
(see rule 5)
The Judges feel children’s work should be more highly valued than work obviously assisted by parents, bearing safety in mind. Also, children may enter any adult classes but age will not be a deciding factor.Don’t forget to see the Rules and Guidance page for information on these classes!
Children 15 and under (on show day)
- artwork – A4
- five chocolate brownies
- photo: fun with friends
- model or sculpture (e.g. fimo)
Children 10 and under (on show day)
- crown fit for a king
- self-portait (A4 or smaller)
- lego model of own design
- chocolate flapjacks
Children 5 and under (on show day)
- lego/duplo creation
- painted pebble
- decorate a digestive biscuit
- artwork – A4
Cottington Prize
(for children 15 and under)
The points from this class do not go towards the Jenny and Robert Blows Cups. All entrants in this class will, instead, receive a medal. - Tallest Sunflower