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Open Section

Categories 22 – 114, All ages, Adults & Children
Preserving Section – Katikati WDFF Tray to the overall section winner
  • All entries must be homemade.
  • Must be the own work of the exhibitor.
  • Jars must be released with no wax seals.
  • Exhibitor name and phone number must be on the base of the entry.
 
Category:
22        Jelly – any fruit
23        Jam – berry
24        Jam – stone fruit
25        Marmalade – any fruit
26        Lemon Honey/Curd
27        Passionfruit Honey/Curd
28        Relish
29        Chutney
30        Fruit paste     
           
 
31        Kimchi
32        Sauce – Savoury
33        Pickled produce (fruit or vegetables)
34        Fruit preserves – appearance only do not decorate the jar
35        Gift basket - selection of jams, preserves, sauces (max size 40cm, jars labeled)


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Produce Section – Cole Trophy to the overall section winner
  • No commercially grown fruit, vegetables, plants or flowers accepted.
  • All entries must be presented on a plain white disposable or china plate.
  • All exhibits must be home grown and be the own work of the exhibitor.
  • Exhibitor name and phone number must be on the base of the entry.
  • Name of variety must be entered onto entry sheet and displayed on the top of the plate.
  
Category:
36        Carrots x 3
37        Cucumber x 1 – any variety 
38        Runner Beans x 3 - same variety 
39        French Beans x 3 – same variety
40        Zucchini x 3  – same variety
41        Potatoes x 3, White
42        Potatoes x 3, Coloured
43        Garlic x 3
44        Beetroot x 3
45        Tomatoes x 3 – same cherry variety
46        Tomatoes x 3 - any same variety (not cherry)
47        Onions x 3 – any same variety (white, red or brown)
Rhubarb x 3 stalks
48        Plums x 3 same variety
49        Berries or Mixed Berries x 12 (any same variety)
50        Garden Oddity – fruit or vegetable
51        Presentation basket - fruit & or vegetables (min 5 varieties)
52        Best looking market hen's eggs x 6 (in carton)
53        Most Eclectic Egg in Carton – x 6 variety of eggs that are colourful, "different", "pretty"
54        Best Chef’s Egg – Sponsored by Kaimai Eggs - chosen from entries in categories 52 & 53
55         Largest Onion – Sponsored by Kings Seeds
56        Largest Tomato – Sponsored by Katikati Town & Country Market
57        Heaviest Zucchini / Marrow - Sponsored by Kings Seeds
HELPFUL HINTS:
Vegetables & fruit must be washed with outer leaves trimmed.
Leave the skin & roots on onions & garlic.
Rhubarb needs to be even size & colour with a pulled base not cut
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Baking Section – Chamberlain Trophy to the overall section winner
  • All entries must be presented on a plain white disposable or china plate covered in clear wrap or a plastic cap or as stated.
  • Must be the own work of the exhibitor.
  • All exhibits must be at room temperature and not require refrigeration/chilling.
  • Exhibitor name and phone number must be on the base of the entry.
 
Category:       
58        Pikelets x 3
59        Muffins, savoury x 3
60        Cupcakes – best decorated x 3
61        Chocolate Brownies x 3
62        Shortbread x 3
63        Biscuits (assorted, 1 each of three different varieties)
64        Scones, plain x 3
65        Chocolate Cake, plain (uniced & unfilled)
66        Afghan x 3      
67        Sultana Loaf
68        Ginger Cake, plain (uniced & unfilled)
69        Bread (handmade, plain, or whole meal)
70        Sourdough Loaf (handmade, plain, or whole meal)
71        Decorated Cake (Wedding theme)
72        Avocado based baked item (uniced, sweet or savoury)
73        Plain Sponge (Unfilled 2 layers)
74        Meringues x 3 (uniced & unfilled) 

   
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Flower Section – CWI Trophy to the overall section winner 
 St Peters Trophy for the winner of Champion Single Bloom
  • No commercially grown flowers accepted.
  • Must be the own work of the exhibitor.
  • All entries must be presented in their own container.
  • Exhibitor name and phone number must be on the base of the entry.
  • Name of variety must be entered onto entry sheet and displayed on the top of the container.
 
Category:       
75        Champion Single Bloom x 1
76        Dahlias x 3 - Cactus variety
77        Dahlias x 3 – Poms variety
78        Sunflower Single bloom x 1
79        Hydrangeas x 3 white same variety
80        Hydrangeas x 3 coloured same variety
81        Sweet Peas x 3
82        Roses x 3
83        Teacup and Saucer Posy of mixed flowers
84        Decorative bloom x 1, any colour or cultivar
85        Cut flowers – in an appropriate size vase
86        Herbs planted in a recycled container (up to 3 varieties)
87        Pot of 3 flowering annuals or perennials
88        Fuchsia – potted, any variety max pot size 25cm
89        Potted NZ Natives Named - (up to three varieties) max pot size 45cm



Handcrafted Section – VMR Boyd Trophy to the overall section winner
  • Must be the own work of the exhibitor.
  • Entries must NOT have been previously submitted anywhere.
  • Exhibitor name and phone number must be on the base of the entry.
  • The medium used must be identified on the top of the entry.
HELPFUL HINTS:
Uniformity & appearance are most important
Keep an eye on your tension throughout
Category:       
90        Babies Presentation Set: Hat, Jacket and Booties – hand knitted or crocheted (0-3mths)
91        Child’s Jersey, Cardigan or Tunic – open medium
92        Adult's hand knitted garment
93        Adults Shawl or Knee Rug – open medium
94        Socks – hand knitted
95        Tea Cosie – open medium         
96        Apron – open medium       
97        Scarf or Cowl - hand knitted, felt or crocheted
98        Soft Toy - hand knitted, felted or crocheted
99        Childs dress, 2years up to 7years old – open medium
100      Needle felted article
101      Cross stitch picture any topic and design
102      Sampler, framed, any medium
103      Needlework article – handmade
104      Cushion Cover – filled (Garden theme)
105      Patchwork Lap Quilt – 40 x 50 inches
106      Patchwork Quilted Table Runner – 15 x 72 inches
107      Hand woven article using flax up to 50cm
108      Article of handmade pottery – hand built or thrown clay work
109      Article of woodwork/woodworking technique up to 50cm
110      Pen or pencil sketch or drawing (Garden theme)
111      Home Spun Yarn – One Hank, open medium 



Scarecrow Section – Overall section winner voted by Peoples Choice
  • Must be the own work of the exhibitor.
  • Entries must NOT have been previously submitted anywhere.
  • Exhibitor name and phone number must be on the base of the entry.
  • The scarecrow story must be attached to the entry.
  • The scarecrow must be self-supporting.
Category:   
112      Child
113      Adult
114      Community/School Group 

Overall scarecrow Winner Voted by People Choice on
Show Day      

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