Rules

Rules for Entry (will be updated for 2021)

  • Exhibitors may make as many entries in each class as they wish, except where specified.  No exhibitor will be permitted to take more than one prize in each class.
  • Each exhibit must be entered on the Entry Form as a separate item and paid for accordingly.
  • All classes are open classes, except class 142.
  • Exhibitors’ numbers, issued on the day, must be affixed to exhibits.
  • Exhibits must be the property of the exhibitor and for classes 1-24 and 33-69, must have been grown on their property.
  • Entries that do not conform to the schedule will be disqualified.  Please read the schedule carefully.
  • An exhibit once placed may not be moved or touched other than by the Secretaries or by their official deputy.  No exhibitor may move or touch the exhibit of another.
  • The exhibitor’s name shall not appear on any exhibit.
  • Exhibits must be displayed in the marquee between 6.00 am and 10.30 am on the day of the show. The marquee will be cleared for judging at 10.30am.
  • The Judges’ decisions are final.
  • No exhibit to be removed from the marquee before 4.15 pm.
  • Please remove exhibits from the marquee between 4.15 – 4.45 pm.
  • Exhibits not removed will be deemed to have been donated to show funds and be auctioned.
  • No responsibility is accepted by the committee for any exhibit.

Entry Fees

  • ENTRY FEES: 25p each entry
    Except for childrens classes 10p per entry
  • Points will be awarded as follows: 1st – 4 points; 2nd – 3 points; 3rd – 2 points; Highly Commended – 1 point.
    If there are less than five entries in any class, points and prize money will be given only at the Judges’ discretion

Prize Money

  • Prize money where indicated in Schedule
  • Exhibitors must collect Prize money on Show Day

Cups and Trophies

  • A cup will be awarded to the exhibitor with the highest total number of points in the Show
  • A cup will be awarded to the member of Tickenham W.I. with the highest total number of points in the Show
  • The Westcott Cup will be awarded to the family residing in the Parish of Tickenham with the highest number of points in the Show