Schedule
Competing in the Show is open to residents living in Three Rivers District Council area.
The Schedule refers to a list of categories or classes. Some classes have detailed information available in order to assist you with presenting your entries.
Below are listed the different categories of entries ( Vegetables, Dahlias, Domestic etc). By clicking on the down arrow on the right, you will be able to open some of the entry items giving exhibition tips and showing photos from a previous show. NOT ALL CATEGORIES or ENTRY ITEMS HAVE LINKS.
For a comprehensive and printable list of tips (without photos), click here.
We are in the process of updating this information and don't worry if the number on yellow card(in the photos) does not correspond to the entry item/class on this years schedule.
Vegetables Category
George Hamblin cup - Collection of Vegetables (class 1 only)
Wheeler salver - Most points in Vegetable
Rothery Moss cup - Best exhibit in Vegetable
Collection of Vegetables.
Beans, French of any variety. (8 required).
Beans, Runner. (8 required).
Beetroots, round only. (3 required).
Cabbage, any colour. (1 required).
Carrots. (4 required).
Cauliflower. (1 required).
Celery. (2 required).
Courgettes, any colour. (3 required).
Cucumbers, of same variety (2 required).
Herbs, home grown basket. (3 or more varieties).
Leeks (3 required).
Lettuces (2 required).
Marrows(2 required).
Onions. (4 required).
Not exceeding 8oz/230 grams each
Onions. (4 required)
Over 8oz/230 grams each
Potatoes, coloured and white classes (4 required)
Pumpkin or squashes (2)
Rhubarb (3 sticks required)
Shallots, of same variety. (8 required)
Sweet Corn (3 required)
Tomatoes, large, medium, miniature and truss
Chilli plant
Vegetable container
Box, basket, trug. Max 16"/40cm x 10"/25cm with a minimum of 5 vegetables.
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Vegetables not mentioned in Schedule
Novice flowers & vegetables category
For novice exhibitors only.
Harold Barton cup - Most points in Novice Flower and Vegetable Category
This category is aimed at new exhibitors to this or other shows. You can enter as many of these classes as you like and if you accumulate enough points (3 points for Ist; 2 points for 2nd; 1 point for 3rd) you may win The Harold Barton Cup. Once you have won the cup, you cannot enter this category again. However, if you do enter this category, there is noting to stop you entering the general Vegetable and Cut Flowers categories as well.
Flowers, garden. (One vase).
Beans, Runner. (6 required)
Onions. (3 required).Not exceeding 8oz/230 grams each.
Potatoes, one variety (3 required).
Tomatoes, any variety (4 required).
Novelty fruit, flowers & vegetables category (Being updated)
Colin Lucas trophy for the Heaviest Marrow (class 36)
Apple, heaviest
Marrow, heaviest
Beetroot, heaviest
8cm of stem only
Onion, heaviest
Pumpkin, heaviest.
Tomato, heaviest.
Bean, longest.
Vegetable, most misshapened.
Sunflower head, largest diameter.
Plants or flowers grown in an unusual container.
Max 30cm height and width, no height restriction.
Fruit category (Being updated)
Raggett cup - most points in Fruit (classes 45-49)
Apples, culinary. (4 required).
Apples, dessert. (4 required).
Pears. (4 required).
Bowl or plate arranged for effect a variety of home-grown seasonal fruit
Max 12"/30cm diameter. RHS rules apply.
Fruit (1 or more required).
Any not mentioned in schedule.
Cut Flowers category
Trench cup - most points in Cut Flower (classes 50-59)
Vases available on the day. You may supply your own vase. Please provide your own oasis.
Flowers, mixed. (One vase required).
Grown from seed this year.
Flowers, one variety. (One vase required).
Grown from seed this year.
Gladioli, one or more varieties. (3 spikes required).
Hardy Herbaceous flowers, mixed. (One vase required).
Hardy Herbaceous flowers, one variety. (One vase required).
Excluding chrysanthemums.
Marigolds, one variety. (6 blooms required).
Michaelmas Daisies, one or more varieties. (One vase required).
Zinnias. (4 blooms required).
Sunflowers. (3 heads required).
Max diameter (6"/15cm)
Water lily in a bowl of water (1 required). New entry item, no show picture available
Roses category (Being updated)
Fryering rose bowl - most points in Rose (classes 60-62)
Hybrid Tea roses, one variety. (One vase required).
Rose bloom, one specimen (One vase required).
Roses, one or more varieties (One vase required).
Chrysanthemum category (Being updated)
Bryant cup - most points in Chrysanthemum (classes 63-67)
Vases available on the day. You may supply your own vase. Please provide your own oasis.
Specimen bloom. (1 bloom required).
Spray blooms, one variety. (3 stems required).
Any variety other than spray. (3 blooms required).
Decorative vase, one or more varieties.
Novice: A vase of one or more varieties.
Not previously won a chrysanthemum class in this show.
Fuchsia category (Being updated)
Fuchsia, 3 plants.
Display of three different plants to make a spectacular impact.
Fuchsia. (One pot, any size).
Fuchsias, three or more varieties, any container. (6 blooms/flowers required).
Novice: A container with 6 blooms of one variety.
Not previously won a fuchsia class in this show.
Dahlia category (Being updated)
Wards Nurseries cup - most points in Dahlia (classes 72-79)
Vases available on the day. You may supply your own vase. Please provide your own oasis.
Ball / Pompon, under 8cm. (5 blooms, same variety required).
Ball / Pompon, over 8cm. (5 blooms, same variety required).
Cactus / Semi cactus, any size. (3 blooms, same variety required).
Decorative / Giant, under 20cm. (4 blooms, same variety required).
Decorative / Giant, over 20cm. (4 blooms, same variety required).
Dahlia, any type not listed above (5 blooms required, same variety required).
Decorative bowl or basket, one or more varieties.
Novice: Any variety, same type and colour (4 blooms).
Not previously won a dahlia class in this show.
House plant category (Being updated)
Harmer cup - most points in House Plants (classes 80-85)
Cacti and/or succulents.
A group of at least four in one or more pots.
Cacti and/or succulents.
At least four varieties in a container other than a pot.
Grown for its foliage.
In flower.
Orchid.
No restriction on pot size.
Patio planter with flowering plant(s), any size.
Displayed outside.
Floral arrangement category (Being updated)
Mrs.L.M. Smith cup - most points in Floral Arrangement classes 103-108
All plant material should be in excellent condition. Bought flowers allowed. Sizes can be smaller but must not exceed the stated limit. Containers are exhibitors own choice but must be included in the size allowance.
[103] 'An arrangement in a small teapot'.
[104] 'Floral Treasure'.
Displayed in a box (approx A4 size).
[105] 'In the Pink'.
No accessories. (max. size 16"/40cm depth and width. No height restriction).
[106] '007'.
An arrangement based on a the title of a James Bond book or film (max. size 20"/60cm width and depth. No height restriction).
[107] 'Harvest Glow'.
An exhibit of natural plant materials. To include fruit, flowers, vegetables and foliage (max. size 24"/60cm height x 16"/40cm width).
[108] 'A hand-tied bridesmaid's posy'. (Novice class).
Eligible to novice exhibitors who have not won a first prize before in any floral classes.
Handicrafts category (Being updated)
Gordon Grant cup - most points in Handicrafts classes 86-98.
Items should have been made by the exhibitor since last year's show, or not have been previously exhibited.
Crocheted item
Greeting card, decorated
Birthday, anniversary etc. - not computer aided.
Greeting card, decorated.
Birthday, anniversary etc. - computer aided.
Knitted item, by hand.
Upcycled item.
Painting or sketch.
Patchwork or appliqué quilt.
Patchwork or quilted item.
Tapestry or embroidered item (non kit).
Tapestry or embroidered item (kit).
Soft Toy, hand made.
Any material, eg. fabric or wool (must be suitable for a child to play with, not look at!).
Hard Toy, hand made.
Any material, eg. wood or metal (must be suitable for a child to play with, not look at!).
Any other handicraft item.
Not included in classes 86-97.
Domestic category (Being updated)
All classes open to vegan, gluten-free or sugar-free recipes. NO NUTS PLEASE.
Watford Observer cup - most points in Domestic (classes 104-124).
Barbara Owen Challenge Cup (class 113). Class changes each year, 2023 - Fondant fancies.
Chutney, Relish or Savoury Jam (One jar)
Jam, soft fruit (One jar)
Jam, stone fruit (One jar)
Jelly (One jar)
Marmalade (One jar)
Fruit curd (One jar)
Victoria sponge
Approximately 18cm in diameter.
Cake, containing any type(s) of 'unusual' vegetables or other ingredients to surprise the judges.
Provide list of ingredients with cake.
Lemon drizzle cake
Fondant fancies. 5 required.
All different designs.
Barbara Owen Cup
Decorated iced cake on a Coronation theme.
Judged on decoration only
French apple tart.
Gingerbread loaf
Scones, a plate of fruit scones. 5 required.
Cookies, any flavour. 5 required.
Quiche, savoury (no fish)
Samosas, vegetable. 3 required.
Shop-bought pastry allowed.
Brandy snaps, no filling. 5 required.
Bread, hand made baked loaf (2lb/900 grams).
Bread, hand made baked loaf (2lb/900 grams).
Tea for two.
A selection of 4 items, sweet and savoury to be presented in an area max. 20"/50cm x 15"/38cm. Judged on presentation and taste.
Men only: Chocolate Brownies. 5 required.
Any recipe.
Eggs category (Being updated)
Egg cup - most points in Egg (classes 125-128).
Family entries for owners of hens, for two or more family members.
Eggs (3) on a plate.
Judged on appearance only, not contents.
Scotch eggs. 2 required.
A recipe of your choice.
Decorated egg. 1 required.
Photo of own hen(s)
Min. size 6"/15.2cm x 4"/10.2cm and max. 7"/17.8cm x 5"/12.7cm (includes border).
Homemade wine and liqueur category
Fruit based liqueur.
In clear glass half litre bottle.
A bottle of wine
Any recipe of your choice.
Photography category
Mealor cup - Most points in Photography (classes 143-150).
Entries must be the work of the exhibitor and not previously shown here or in any other show. Enter unmounted prints, with a min. size 6"/15.2cm x 4"/10.2cm and max. 7"/17.8cm x 5"/12.7cm (includes border). Any sizes within these limits accepted.
Where relevant and for the interest of the general public, please indicate on your entry form where the picture was taken.
Aspect of Croxley Green or Three Rivers District.
Landscape
Conservation
Reflection
Repetition
Animals
Still life
Group scene
Childrens categories (Being updated)
Please write age of child at time of show on entry form and, to avoid disappointment, please do not exceed the sizes recommended on the class descriptions. NO NUTS PLEASE.
3-6 years of age
Harry Dewar cup - most points in Children 3 - 6 years, (classes 131-134)
To celebrate the King's Coronation, make a crown using materials of your choice.
Edible necklace.
Decorated biscuits. 5 required.
Biscuits do not need to be homemade (judged on decoration only).
A collage of a sunflower.
Maximum size A4
7-10 years of age
Harry Dewar cup - most points in Children 7 - 10 years (classes 135-138)
To celebrate the King's Coronation, make a crown using materials of your choice.
Smallest fresh flower arrangement.
In a container of your choice.
Painting of a sunflower on a surface of your choice.
Maximum size A4.
Miniature garden.
In a seed tray, max. size 15"/38cm x 10"/24cm. It can include accessories such as fairies, small lego characters, plastic animals, ponds, sand, flowers, grass etc.
11-16 years of age
Harry Dewar cup - most points in Children 11 - 16 years, (classes 142-145)
Using any materials of your choice, create something which captures the excitement, colour, pageantry of the King's Coronation.
Maximum 30cm. width and depth. No height restriction.
Painting of a field of sunflowers on a surface of your choice.
Maximum A4.
Decorated tray bake.
Judged on the bake and the decoration.
Smallest fresh flower arrangement.
In a container of your choice.
Primary schools & local youth organisations categories (Being updated)
Croxley Hardware Potato Bucket trophy (class 151).
Tublin cup (class 152).
Bucket of potatoes.
In the springtime fill a bucket (16 litre max) with compost and some seed potatoes. Make holes in bottom for drainage. Tend to the bucket until the Show. You bring the bucket to the show on the morning of the Show. At 3.30 the children empty the buckets in the playgound. The bucket with the heaviest harvest of potatoes wins first prize.
Scarecrow
Scarecrow based on the Coronation. The scarecrow will be displayed outside.
Show Trophies
Cups
Most cups are decided on accumulation of points won by the exhibitors. So, the more classes you enter in each category, the more points you are likely to accumulate thus increasing your chances of winning an award.
1st: 3 points
2nd: 2 points
3rd: 1 point
Cups are engraved with the winner's name and returned after one year.
Medals
There are 5 medals awarded which are engraved with the winner's name and retained by the winner.
Doug Flint Best Vegetable exhibit medal
Best Fruit exhibit medal
Roy Davis Best Flower exhibit medal
Best Photography exhibit medal
RHS Banksian medal - most points in Vegetable, Fruit and Flower categories (Winners in previous two years not eligible)