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Open to Three Rivers residents and those working or in education in Three Rivers District.
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 the yellow card(in the photos) does not correspond to the entry item/class on this years schedule.
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Vegetables Category
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.
Collection of Vegetables.
Beans, French of any variety. (8 required).
Beans, French of any variety. (8 required).
Beans, Runner. (8 required).
Beans, Runner. (8 required).
Beetroots, round only. (3 required).
Beetroots, round only. (3 required).
Cabbage, any colour. (1 required).
Cabbage, any colour. (1 required).
Carrots. (4 required).
Carrots. (4 required).
Cauliflower. (1 required).
Cauliflower. (1 required).
Celery. (2 required).
Celery. (2 required).
Courgettes, any colour. (3 required).
Courgettes, any colour. (3 required).
Cucumbers, of same variety (2 required).
Cucumbers, of same variety (2 required).
Herbs, home grown basket. (3 or more varieties).
Herbs, home grown basket. (3 or more varieties).
Leeks (3 required).
Leeks (3 required).
Lettuces (2 required).
Lettuces (2 required).
Marrows(2 required).
Marrows(2 required).
Onions. (4 required).
Onions. (4 required).
Not exceeding 8oz/230 grams each
Onions. (4 required)
Onions. (4 required)
Over 8oz/230 grams each
Potatoes, coloured and white classes (4 required)
Potatoes, coloured and white classes (4 required)
Pumpkin or squashes (2)
Pumpkin or squashes (2)
Rhubarb (3 sticks required)
Rhubarb (3 sticks required)
Shallots, of same variety. (8 required)
Shallots, of same variety. (8 required)
Sweet Corn (3 required)
Sweet Corn (3 required)
Tomatoes, large, medium, miniature and truss
Tomatoes, large, medium, miniature and truss
Chilli plant
Chilli plant
Vegetable container
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
Vegetables not mentioned in Schedule
Novice flowers & vegetables category
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 nothing to stop you entering the general Vegetable and Cut Flowers categories as well.
Flowers, garden. (One vase).
Flowers, garden. (One vase).
Beans, Runner. (6 required)
Beans, Runner. (6 required)
Onions. (3 required).Not exceeding 8oz/230 grams each.
Onions. (3 required).Not exceeding 8oz/230 grams each.
Potatoes, one variety (3 required).
Potatoes, one variety (3 required).
Tomatoes, any variety (4 required).
Tomatoes, any variety (4 required).
Novelty fruit, flowers & vegetables category
Novelty fruit, flowers & vegetables category
Colin Lucas trophy for the Heaviest Marrow
Apple, heaviest
Apple, heaviest
Marrow, heaviest
Marrow, heaviest
Beetroot, heaviest
Beetroot, heaviest
Onion, heaviest
Onion, heaviest
Pumpkin, heaviest.
Pumpkin, heaviest.
Tomato, heaviest.
Tomato, heaviest.
Bean, longest.
Bean, longest.
Vegetable, most misshapened.
Vegetable, most misshapened.
Sunflower head, largest diameter.
Sunflower head, largest diameter.
Plants or flowers grown in an unusual container.
Plants or flowers grown in an unusual container.
Max 30cm height and width, no height restriction.
Fruit category
Fruit category
Raggett cup - most points in Fruit
Apples, culinary. (4 required).
Apples, culinary. (4 required).
Apples, dessert. (4 required).
Apples, dessert. (4 required).
Pears. (4 required).
Pears. (4 required).
Bowl or plate arranged for effect a variety of home-grown seasonal fruit
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).
Fruit (1 or more required).
Any not mentioned in schedule.
Cut Flower Category
Flowers, mixed, grown from seed this year.
Flowers, one variety, grown from seed this year.
Gladioli (3 spikes), one or more varieties.
Hardy herbaceous flowers, one variety (excluding chrysanthemums).
Hardy herbaceous flowers, mixed.
Marigolds (6 blooms), one variety.
Michaelmas daisies, one or more varieties.
Zinnias (4 blooms).
Sunflowers, 3 heads (15 cm max diameter).
Alstroemeria display in a vase (1 or more varieties).
Chrysanthemum category
Chrysanthemum category
Bryant cup - most points in Chrysanthemum
Vases available on the day. You may supply your own vase. Please provide your own oasis. The use of green floral foam should be avoided if possible as it is no longer considered to be environmentally desirable. Suggested alternatives –crumpled newspaper, chicken wire, pin holders or biodegradable foam
Specimen bloom. (1 bloom required).
Specimen bloom. (1 bloom required).
Spray blooms, one variety. (3 stems required).
Spray blooms, one variety. (3 stems required).
Any variety other than spray. (3 blooms required).
Any variety other than spray. (3 blooms required).
Decorative vase, one or more varieties.
Decorative vase, one or more varieties.
Novice: A vase of one or more varieties.
Novice: A vase of one or more varieties.
Not previously won a chrysanthemum class in this show.
Fuchsia category
Fuchsia category
Class
Fuchsia, display of 3 pots of different varieties to make a spectacular impact
Fuchsia, one pot any size
Fuchsias, three or more varieties, any container (6 blooms/flowers)
NOVICE who has never won a fuchsia class in this show: A container with 6 blooms of one variety
Dahlias category
Dahlias category
Wards Nurseries cup - most points in Dahlia
For classes 72-77 and 79 we advise you to use the exhibition vases (bikinis) available on the morning of the Show. Please provide your own material, other than oasis, to hold your flower stems in place
Ball / Pompon, under 8cm. (5 blooms, same variety required).
Ball / Pompon, under 8cm. (5 blooms, same variety required).
Ball / Pompon, over 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).
Cactus / Semi cactus, any size. (3 blooms, same variety required).
Decorative / Giant, under 20cm. (4 blooms, same variety required).
Decorative / Giant, under 20cm. (4 blooms, same variety required).
Decorative / Giant, over 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).
Dahlia, any type not listed above (5 blooms required, same variety required).
Decorative bowl or basket, one or more varieties.
Decorative bowl or basket, one or more varieties.
Novice: Any variety, same type and colour (4 blooms).
Novice: Any variety, same type and colour (4 blooms).
Not previously won a dahlia class in this show.
House plant category
House plant category
Harmer cup - most points in House Plants
Cacti and/or succulents.
Cacti and/or succulents.
A group of at least four in one or more pots.
Cacti and/or succulents.
Cacti and/or succulents.
At least four varieties in a container other than a pot.
Orchid.
Orchid.
No restriction on pot size.
Patio planter with flowering plant(s), any size.
Patio planter with flowering plant(s), any size.
Displayed outside.
Displayed outside.
Handicrafts category
Handicrafts category
Gordon Grant cup - most points in Handicrafts
Items should have been made by the exhibitor since last year's show, or not have been previously exhibited.
Crocheted item
Crocheted item
Greeting card, decorated
Greeting card, decorated
Birthday, anniversary etc. - not computer aided.
Greeting card, decorated.
Greeting card, decorated.
Birthday, anniversary etc. - computer aided.
Knitted item, by hand.
Knitted item, by hand.
Upcycled item.
Upcycled item.
Painting or sketch.
Painting or sketch.
Patchwork or appliqué quilt.
Patchwork or appliqué quilt.
Patchwork or quilted item.
Patchwork or quilted item.
Tapestry or embroidered item (non kit).
Tapestry or embroidered item (non kit).
Tapestry or embroidered item (kit).
Tapestry or embroidered item (kit).
Lego(or equivalent)model, own design.
Max size to fit on an A4 sheet of paper and 15cm high.
Soft Toy, hand made.
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.
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.
Any other handicraft item.
Not included in classes 86-97. ie. macrame, jewellery, pottery etc.
Floral arrangement category
Floral arrangement category
Mrs.L.M. Smith cup - most points in Floral Arrangement
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.
Small is Beautiful. A miniature arrangement. Any interpretation (Max. size10cm height, width and depth)
A Riot of Colour. No accessories. (Max. size 40cm width and depth. No height restriction)
‘Celebration’. An exhibit for a buffet table featuring a candle(s). (Max space 60cm height, width and depth)
VE Day 80th Anniversary. (max. size 40cm width and depth. No height restriction)
NOVICE who has never won a Floral Arrangement class in this show. "COOKING TIME” An exhibit in crockery or cooking vessel. (Max space 60cm height, width and depth)
Preserves and Bakes (No nuts please)
Preserves and Bakes (No nuts please)
All classes open to vegan, gluten-free or sugar-free recipes. NO NUTS PLEASE.
Watford Observer cup - most points in Domestic
Barbara Owen Challenge Cup (class 107 Jam soft fruit). Class changes each year. 2025.
Chutney, Relish or Savoury Jam (one jar)
Pickle, vinegar/brine-based (one jar)
Jam, soft fruit (one jar) (Barbara Owen Cup)
Jam, stone fruit (one jar)
Jelly (one jar)
Marmalade (one jar)
Fruit curd (one jar)
Victoria sponge, - approx. 18cm. 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). All different designs.
Decorated iced cake on a VE Day 80th Anniversary theme. Judged on decoration only
Tarte Tatin
Gingerbread loaf
Scones, a plate of savoury scones (5) (NO NUTS)
Cookies, any flavour (5) (NO NUTS)
Quiche, savoury (no fish)
Samosas, vegetable. Shop-bought pastry allowed. (3)
Brandy snaps, no filling (5)
Bread, hand made baked loaf (2lb/900 grams) (Barbara Owen Cup)
Tea for two. 4 items, sweet and savoury to be presented in an area max. 50cm x 38cm. Judged on presentation and taste (NO NUTS)
MEN ONLY. Apple cake. Any recipe
Chutney, Relish or Savoury Jam (One jar)
Chutney, Relish or Savoury Jam (One jar)
Jam, soft fruit (One jar)
Jam, soft fruit (One jar)
Jam, stone fruit (One jar)
Jam, stone fruit (One jar)
Jelly (One jar)
Jelly (One jar)
Eggs category
Eggs category
Egg cup - most points in Egg
Family entries for owners of hens, for two or more family members.
Eggs (3) on a plate.
Eggs (3) on a plate.
Judged on appearance only, not contents.
Custard Tarts (3)
Custard Tarts (3)
Decorated egg. 1 required.
Decorated egg. 1 required.
Photo of own hen(s)
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
Homemade wine and liqueur category
Fruit based liqueur.
Fruit based liqueur.
In clear glass half litre bottle.
A bottle of wine
A bottle of wine
Any recipe of your choice.
Photography category
Photography category
Mealor cup - Most points in Photography.
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.
We all know the cost of getting our pictures printed, there is no reason why you cant print them at home on your own printer, I personally use "Snapfish"(as they say on the BBC other places are available)to get mine printed, as our local photographic shops can be expensive.
Where relevant and for the interest of the general public, please indicate on your entry form where the picture was taken.
Celebration
Celebration
Work
Transport
Transport
Shadows
Shadows
Reflections
Reflections
Animals
Animals
Seasons
Seasons
Blot on the landscape
Blot on the landscape
Children's categories
Children's categories
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.
Under 6 years of age
Under 6 years of age
Harry Dewar cup - most points in Children Under 6 years of age.
Collage picture of a flower using mostly natural materials (max A4 size)
Edible necklace (e.g. fruit, vegetables, pasta, sweets)
Decorated biscuits (5). Judged on decoration only. Can decorate shop bought biscuits. NO NUTS
Decorated frame for picture/photo. Max A5 size frame, decoration can exceed this. Judged on decoration- adult can help make frame
7-10 years of age
7-10 years of age
Harry Dewar cup - most points in Children 7 - 10 years
Collage picture of a wild animal or bird using mostly natural materials (max A4 size).
Make and decorate 5 biscuits. Please state biscuit flavour on entry card. (judged on bake and decoration). NO NUTS.
Children's book character made out of fruits/vegetables. Accessories may be used. (Max 30cm width and depth. No height restriction).
Miniature garden, in a seed tray, max. size 38cm x 24cm, It can include accessories such as fairies, small lego characters, plastic animals, ponds, sand, flowers, grass etc.
11-16 years of age
11-16 years of age
Harry Dewar cup - most points in Children 11 - 16 years,
Poster celebrating the VE Day 80th Anniversary. Any art medium. Can be computer aided. (max A4 size)
Decorated storage box. Box mostly made using recycled materials. Decoration of your choice. Max box base size -30cm x 20cm.
Tray bake flapjack, plain or flavoured (5 slices). Please state flavour on entry card (judged on bake) NO NUTS
Arrangement of fresh flowers and/or plant material in a mug. Max 30cm width, depth and height
Primary schools & local youth organisations categories
Primary schools & local youth organisations categories
Tublin cup (class 153).
Tublin cup (class 153).
Scarecrow
Scarecrow
For children and their families.
SCARECROW for children and their families based on a children's book character. Judged on its originality as well as its design.
Scarecrow 40cm (max height and width) to stand in a 25cm po
Croxley Hardware Potato Bucket trophy (class 154).
Bucket of potatoes.
Bucket of potatoes.
BUCKET OF POTATOES for schools and youth groups. In the springtime we can give all participants a bucket with your name on it.
Alternatively, you can provide your own bucket no larger than 16 litres. Fill your bucket with compost and plant some seed potatoes in it. Let your potatoes grow through the spring and summer. You bring the bucket to The Show on the morning of 13 September.
At 3.30 the children empty the buckets in the playgound. The bucket with the heaviest harvest of potatoes wins the trophy
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 playground. The bucket with the heaviest harvest of potatoes wins first prize.
In the springtime we can give all participants a bucket with your name on it. Alternatively, you can provide your own bucket no larger than 16 litres. Fill your bucket with compost and plant some seed potatoes in it. Let your potatoes grow through the spring and summer. You bring the bucket to The Show on the morning of 14 September. At 3.30 the children empty the buckets in the playground. The bucket with the heaviest harvest of potatoes wins the trophy.
Show Trophies
Show Trophies
Cups
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
Medals
There are 7 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 in Handicrafts
Best Photography exhibit medal
Best Handicraft exhibit medal - Handicraft classes 86-99
RHS Banksian medal - most points in Vegetable, Fruit and Flower categories (Winners in previous two years not eligible)
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