Section “I” – Vegetables
Steward: Clare Malone
Conditions:
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Exhibitors must be an individual (except schools in the junior section).
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All exhibits must be homegrown by the exhibitor(s).
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Exhibits must be delivered to the pavilion by 9 a.m. on Friday and must be ticketed by the exhibitor.
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Exhibits are not removed before 4 p.m. Saturday.
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Each exhibit must compete in only one section.
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Varieties must be stated on the back of the ticket attached to the exhibit, where applicable.
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If there's only one exhibit, the judge may withhold a prize unless the exhibit is of exceptional merit or award second prize only. The second prize requires three or more exhibits.
Fees: $1 per entry, capped at a maximum of $10. Additional entries beyond 10 are free of charge.
Awards:
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Ribbon for Champion Exhibit
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Champion Ribbon for Best Collection (C)
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Champion Ribbon for Best Vine Vegetables (V)
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Champion Ribbon for Best Root Vegetable (R)
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Champion Ribbon for Best Leafy/Bush Vegetable (L)/Fruit/Farm Produce (F)
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NEW: Special Champion Ribbon for Heaviest Giant Pumpkin
1. V Tomatoes, three heaviest
2. V Tomatoes, three best quality – state variety
3. V Tomato Largest
4. V Best Truss of tomatoes – state variety
5. V Best Collection of Tomatoes, six varieties, three of each variety
6. V Three Chilli
7. V Capsicum
8. V Cucumbers, three long variety
9. V Cucumbers, three apple variety
10. V Zucchini, any variety, no more than 18cm or 7 inches
11. V Squash, Hubbard
12. V Squash, Banana
13. V Squash, any other variety– state variety
14. V Water Melon, to be cut
15. V Water Melon, heaviest to be weighed
16. V Rock Melon
17. V Rock Melon, Largest
18. V Jam Melon
19. V Melon, any other variety– state variety
20. V Pumpkin, Queensland Blue, to be cut
21. V Pumpkin Jarrahdale, to be cut
22. V Pumpkin, Butternut, to be cut
23. V Pumpkin, Butternut, Largest
24. V Pumpkin, any other variety, to be cut – state variety
25. V Pumpkin, edible any variety, heaviest - to be weighed
26. V Pumpkin, Giant, heaviest – to be weighed - NEW Special Ribbon
27. V Marrow, long yellow
28. V Marrow, long green
29. V Gourd
30. V Bush beans, 250g - state variety
31. V Runner beans, 250g - state variety
32. R Six Potatoes, white
33. R Six Potatoes, red
34. R Largest Potato
35. R Radishes, bunch of three, any variety
36. R Parsnips, bunch of three
37. R Largest Parsnip
38. R Onions, three white
39. R Onions, three brown
40. R Onions, three red odourless
41. R Onions, three odourless
42. R Onions, three any other variety – state variety
43. R Best Collection of Onions, three varieties, three of each variety
44. R Garlic, three knobs
45. R Carrots, bunch of three, short variety
46. R Carrots, bunch of three, long variety
47. R Largest Carrot
48. R Beetroot, bunch of three, short variety
49. R Beetroot, bunch of three, long variety
50. L Silver Beet, six stalks
51. L Rhubarb, six stalks
52. L Lettuce, variety to be named
53. L Celery, six stalks
54. L Any other leafy green not mentioned variety to be named NEW
55. Any other vegetable not mentioned variety to be named
56. C Collection of Vegetables by non-commercial grower
57. C Collection of Herbs in Basket
JUNIOR/SCHOOLS SECTION – Cash Prizes donated by Total Ag Solutions
58. J Box/basket of vegetables – minimum six (6) combination of any variety -named.
59. J Best pumpkin any variety, to be cut – state variety
60. J Best decorated pumpkin any variety (pumpkin may be purchased or grown).
61. J Best decorated vegetable or fruit (other than pumpkin)- NEW.
FRUIT and FARM PRODUCE
62. F Six Plums – state variety
63. F Six Nectarines – state variety
64. F Bunch of Grapes – state variety
65. F Ten Figs– state variety
66. F Any other fruit not mentioned variety to be named
67. F Most unusual Fruit or Vegetable grown in the local area
68. C Collection of Fruit, varieties to be named, at least four (4) of each by non-commercial grower
69. F Exhibit three stalks Hybrid Maize, to be judged on quality and quantity of cobs
70. F Three Cobs of Sweet Corn, any variety
71. F Three Stalks of Sweet Corn, judged on quality and quantity of cobs
72. F Bale of Lucerne Hay
73. F Bale of Hay– state variety
74. F 12 Hen Eggs, brown
75. F 12 Hen eggs, white
76. F 12 Duck eggs
77. F 12 eggs any other variety not mentioned – state variety
78. C Collection of 12 Eggs – different colours/types – 2 ea maximum
79. F Any other farm produce not mentioned – state variety
​Giant Pumpkin Competition:
While the giant pumpkin is included in the standard vegetable section, we are excited to highlight it as its own special competition this year. Growers are encouraged to enter their largest pumpkins for a chance to compete for special recognition. Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your gardening skills and take part in this unique event!
