2026 Flower & Produce Show Entries
Exhibiter's Notes:
3 Easy Steps On How To Enter:
1. Plan:
Either view/download the 2026 Programme and start at Page 12., or scroll down this page the sections listings.
Study the programme schedule of classes and decide which classes you would like to enter.
Fill in the Entry Form.
2. Enter:
Send, drop off, or email the entry form to the addresses on the form before the closing date on 20th August 2026
3. Stage:
Bring along your exhibit(s) to the marquee between 8.30am and 10.30am on Show Day (22nd August), allowing yourself time to stage your produce or exhibit(s). On arrival at the marquee register your name with the “Meet and Greet” Team who will give you your entry number to display on your exhibit(s).
Stewards will be on hand to help and give you advice if needed.
Return later, to enjoy the Show which opens at 12 noon, once judging is complete the Flower & Produce tent will open for you to see whether you have a prize card beside your exhibit(s).
Please leave your exhibit(s) on display in the tent until 5pm so that everyone at the show can enjoy viewing them. You can then collect your produce & exhibit(s) from 5pm.
Any produce & exhibits remaining at 5.30pm will be entered into the Produce Auction in the Beer Tent.
These are the main sections of the Flower & Produce Show:
Section A: Vegetables
Please Note: Only ONE entry per class.
N.B. The class number is at beginning of each line, the quantity required is in brackets at the end.
1. Runner Beans (5)
2. Longest Runner Bean (1)
3. Curliest Bean (1)
4. Basket or Trug of mixed Vegetables (Any number or variety)
5. Beet (Round) (3)
6. Radishes (5)
7. Carrots (Long or Intermediate—Tops removed to approx. 7cm) (3)
8. Courgettes (3)
9. Cucumbers (Frame or Ridge) (2)
10. French Beans (5)
11. Garlic (2)
12. Onions (Tops removed, max 250g each) (4)
13. Onions (Tops removed over 250g each) (3)
14. Shallots (Giant) (6)
15. Shallots (Pickling) (6)
16. Spring Onions (5)
17. Peppers (Chilli) (3)
18. Peppers (Sweet) (2)
19. Potatoes (Coloured) (5)
20. Potatoes (White) (5)
21. Heaviest Potato (1)
22. Squash / Pumpkin (1)
23. Sweetcorn (2)
24. Tomatoes (6)
25. Tomatoes (Cherry or Patio) (6)
26 Any Other Vegetable not mentioned above (3)
27. Heaviest Marrow (1)
28. Collection of Herbs (5)
29. Rhubarb (3)
- Hints and Tips for Vegetable showing
Harvest your entries as close to show day as possible for maximum freshness, except
for garlic, onions or shallots; alliums need time for the skins to dry. Cucumbers do gain extra points if the flower is still attached. - There’s lots of advice online about “staging”, or presenting your vegetables, but don’t forget that we use the RHS Horticultural Show Handbook. Check with Sue Ripley if you don’t have a copy.
Section B: Fruit
N.B. The class number is at the beginning of each line, the quantity required is in brackets at the end.
30. Apples (Cooking) (6)
31. Apples (Dessert) (6)
32. Soft Fruit Approx. 250g
33. Any other Fruit: Dish of any kind staged for effect
- Hints and Tips for Fruit showing
Do not remove the bloom, and don’t polish fruit for exhibition. - Ideally display fruit with stalks still attached.
Section C: Flowers
N.B. The class number is at the beginning of each line, the quantity required is in brackets at the end.
34. Annuals, “Jewel of the garden”, bright and beautiful colours. Grown from seed within the last 12 months (3 cultivars, 1 vase of 9 stems)
35. Marigolds, African (6 blooms)
36. Marigolds, French (6 blooms)
37. Dahlias (Cactus / semi cactus) (1 cultivar, 3 blooms)
38. Dahlias (Pom-pom) (Max. size 8cm) (1 cultivar, 3 blooms)
39. Dahlias, any other (1 cultivar, 3 blooms)
40. Dahlias Small - Dahlias Pom Pom, (Max size 5cm) (1 cultivar, 3 blooms)
41. Hydrangea (may have 2 blooms per stem) (3 stems)
42. Agapanthus (3)
43. Hardy Herbaceous Perennials in bloom (3 cultivars, 1 vase of 9 stems)
44. Phlox ( 1 cultivar, 3 blooms)
45. Alstroemeria (3 stems)
46. Rose Hybrid T (1 bloom)
47. Roses, any cluster flower type (3 stems from 1 cultivar)
48. Miniature Rose (1 cultivar, 3 blooms)
49. Best flower in the garden this morning (1)
50. Sweet Peas (8)
- Hints and Tips from the judge for showing Flowers:
Please read the schedule carefully, and display the correct number of stems/blooms. - Generally, a “Herbaceous Perennial” flowers every year, has fresh green stems, which die back to ground level in the winter. A shrub grows every year, but has woody stems which don’t die back.
- An Annual is a plant that grows from seed for a single year.
Section C: Pot Plants
N.B. The class number is at the beginning of each line, the quantity required is in brackets at the end.
51. Cacti or Succulent (Max. pot size 26cm) (1)
52. Foliage Pot Plant (1)
53. Fuchsia - Single or double (Max. pot size 26cm) (1)
54. Geranium or Pelargonium - Any cultivar (Max. pot size 26cm) (1)
55. Flowering Pot Plant (1)
56. Hanging Basket or Planter (the container should not be bigger than 75cms square or diameter), or Window Box (not more than 2 metes long), holding a minimum of 3 cultivators or species of plant. This will be judged in situ on Thursday 20th. No need to bring up to the show ground.
57. Tallest Sunflower. Grow a giant sunflower from seed and we will come and measure it on Thursday 20th August before the show.
Section D: Floral Art
58. Little Treasure in Container of your choice - Max - 10cm High x 10cm Deep x 10cm Wide
59. Foliage and Berries - Max - 50cm High 40cm Deep 50cm Wide
60. Celebrate Commonwealth Games - An exhibit to depict a participating country - Max - 50cm High 40cm Deep 50cm Wide
61. A modern vertical exhibit with the colour RED to predominate - Max Height Optional 30cm Deep 30cm Wide.
62. Glass Container No Floral Foam - Max Height Optional 30cm Deep 30cm Wide
63. Mother of the Bride Corsage - Max Length 12cm long x 8cm wide
Hints and Tips from the Floral Art judge
- An “exhibit” is composed of natural plant material with or without accessories, con
tained within a space as specified in the show schedule. - Backgrounds, bases, containers, drapes, exhibit titles and mechanics may always beincluded in an exhibit unless otherwise stated.
- More than one placement may always be included unless otherwise stated.
- In all exhibits natural plant material must predominate.
- Artificial plant material, including artificial fruit is not allowed.
- Natural plant material is either growing fresh, dried or preserved, i.e flowers and
foliage. - Flowers do not need to have been grown by the exhibitor.
- Take care to ensure display is within the dimensions stated.
Section E: Cookery
64. Bread - Specialist Loaf or Rolls 1 or 6
65. Sausage Rolls (meat or plant based) 6
66. Quiche - no larger than 24cm 1
67. Fruit Scones 6
68. Scotch Egg 2
69. Chutney or Piccalilli 1 jar
70. Pickled or preserved vegetables or fruit 1 jar
71. Jam or Jelly (made in last 12 months) 1 jar
72. Citrus Curd 1 jar
73. Marmalade (any citrus, made in last 12 months) 1 jar
74. Honey 1 jar
75. Home-made wine, cordial, beer, cider or perry 1 bottle
76. Fruit liqueurs 1 bottle
77. Pressed Fruit Juice 1 bottle
78. Fruit Cake - no larger than 23cm diameter (see Special Awards) 1
79. Victoria Sandwich - 3 egg mixture, jam only for filing 1
80. Fruit Pie (double crust), no larger than 23cm diameter 1
81. Shortbread Fingers 6
82. Pastel De Nata 6
83. Battenberg 1
84. Strawberry Polenta Cake (Recipe on page 18) 1
85. Lemon Drizzle Cake 1
86. Gluten Free Bakewell Tarts 6
Hints and Tips from the Cookery judges
- Flavour, presentation, consistency and texture are the criteria used for judging
- It is really helpful to add a description label.
- We can’t control the temperature in the Flower and Produce Tent. Please be aware of this when serving food which has been in the tent for some time. Be particularly wary of using fresh cream for decoration.
Section F: Arts & Crafts
87. Art, any drawing or painting (oils, water, pastels, sketching crayons)
88. Art, a 3D work (ceramics, sculpture, woodcarving)
89. Needlework (e.g. cross stitch, tapestry, embroidery, patchwork, quilting, appliqué)
90. Mosaics
91. Any crocheted or knitted item (jumper, hat, scarf, post box topper)
92. Macrame
93. Pottery
94. A handmade sewn garment for child or adult
95. Handmade Humerous Birthday Card
96. Photo: Pastel - Max size 30 x 30cm
98. Photography: Woodland Scene– Max size 30 x 30cm
99. Photography: A Silhouette - Max size 30 x 30cm
Hints and Tips from the Arts & Craft judges
- Please add an explanation card to help the judge understand the skill involved and
whether a kit has or has not been used. - Ensure you cover any signatures on artwork or any other exhibits.
- Please let Sue Ripley know if you have a large piece of artwork to exhibit so we can allow plenty of space in the tent.
2025 Children's Show Entries
Children's Show Rules & Awards:
Rules:
- Names to be attached or written on the REVERSE side of entry.
- Age only to be indicated on the side of the exhibit.
- Only one entry per child, per category please. Entries should be entirely the own work of the named exhibitor.
- A child may enter any age category in their year group or higher. All children may enter the Under 18’s categories. Children must not enter categories that are below their age/ year group.
- Please adhere to schedule rules in order to avoid the disappointment of disqualification.
Awards:
- Perpetual Challenge Cups:
- Highest Points 0 years- reception
- Highest Overall Points Key Stage 1
- Highest Points Early Key Stage 2
- Highest Points Late Key Stage 2
- Highest Points 11+
- Highest Points Under 18’s
- Shield for Highest Points Overall
- The Janine Brown Award for Effort and Participation in the Wanborough Show
Post entries to:
28 Warneage Green, Wanborough (B Hoye address)
Enquiries:
Beth Hoye 07716344996
Email entries to: bethanhove@gmail.com
These are the main sections in the Children's Show:
Baby - Reception
N.B. The class number is at beginning of each line.
1. Paper Plate ‘Under the Sea’ Scene- Use a paper plate as a base for an underwater scene. Use any medium you like to create your picture.
2. Shape Dinosaur- Make a dinosaur using your favourite shapes! From triangular spikes to an oval face. Your dinosaur could be angular or smooth and round. Use cutout shapes and experiment with colour and size.
3. Design a Pirate Hat- Use any materials to create and decorate a pirate hat.
4. Smiley Face Biscuits- decorate 3 biscuits (these can be shop bought) with different faces. Biscuits will be judged on look and not tasted.
5. Fingerprint Flowers- use your hands and fingers to create a beautiful picture of flowers. Don’t forget background garden features
Key stage 1 - Years 1 & 2
N.B. The class number is at the beginning of each line.
6. Pointillism Artwork Animal- use spots and dots to create a stunning picture of an animal. You can use any medium to create this picture.
7. 3D Sculpture of a Flower or Plant- use any medium to create a sculpture of some Flora. Think outside the box with this one, you could use toys, clay, junk- you name it!
8. Henri Matisse Inspired Collage- Henri Mattise used bold colours and shapes to create his works of art. Take inspiration from his style to create your own piece. Any medium is acceptable for this category.
9. Make a Vehicle from Junk- Use anything you have in your recycling box or lying around to create a model of any vehicle you choose.
10. Pasta Collage- use any pasta to create a collage or picture of anything you fancy. This could be fusilli fish or macaroni monsters; get creating.
Early Key stage 2 - Years 3 & 4
N.B. The class number is at the beginning of each line.
11. Viking Ship- use any medium to create a model of a Viking ship.
12. Viking Fact File Poster- create a detailed poster using facts about Vikings. This must be a maximum of A3 in size.
13. William Morris inspired Wallpaper- William Morris created beautiful floral pieces of art which lend themselves beautifully to textiles and wallpaper. Use this style to create a sample of water, a maximum size of A3.
14. Greek Inspired Paper Plate – Use the striking classic Greek Style to decorate a paper plate.
15. Dinosaur Models- Create a model of a dinosaur using clay, fimo clay, plasticine or salt dough. This model can be painted or decorated
Late Key stage 2 - Years 5 & 6
N.B. The class number is at the beginning of each line.
16. Watercolour artwork- Create a water colour picture. This should be a maximum size of A3.
17. Illustrated Poem about Rivers- Create a beautiful piece of writing about a river and decorate the page with your finest illustration.
18. Self Portrait – Create a beautiful stylised self-portrait. This should be a maximum size of A3, any medium.
19. Argument on Deforestation- create a written argument on deforestation. This can be illustrated. This should be a maximum size of A3.
20. Dried Flower Greetings Card- Use died flowers to create a beautiful greetings card. The card can be decorated with other mediums, but the flowers should be the focal point.
11+
N.B. The class number is at the beginning of each line.
21. ‘Phases of the Moon’ artwork- Use any medium to create an piece of art based on the phases of the moon. This could be 3D or flat.
22. Create a Bag from Recycled Materials- Use scraps and recycled clothes or wool and yarn to create a bag. Remember to embellish and decorate your creation.
23. Design a Board Game- Create a board game of your own making. Remember to include a written set of rules. This should be a maximum size of 42cm x 42cm (by 42cm if you decide to make a 3D game
Under 18
N.B. The class number is at the beginning of each line.
24. Hama Bead Coaster- Use Hamma Beads to create a decorative and inspired coaster. This could be any theme.
25. Recycled Robots- Use recycled materials to create a model of a robot.
26. Creative Writing- ‘An Animals Tale’- create a piece of writing based on the theme ‘An Animals Tale’. This could be a poem, short story or description. All submissions should be printed or hand written.
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