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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.
Please 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 classes 2-29
Rothery Moss cup - Best exhibit in Vegetable classes 1-29
Collection of Vegetables. any four kinds (see table for Class 1 on website, use link below)
Beans, French of any variety. (8 required).
Beans, Runner. (8 required).
Beetroots, round only. 8cm of stem max (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).
Garlic Bulbs/Heads(3 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 (4 required)
Potatoes, white (4 required)
Pumpkin or squashes any variety(2 required)
Rhubarb (3 sticks required)
Shallots, of same variety. (8 required)
Sweet Corn (3 required)
Tomatoes, large (4 required) eg Beef
Tomatoes, medium , salad type(4 required)
Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Miniature eg, Pixie, Gardeners Delight(6 required)
Tomatoes, Tomatoes, any variety or size. Must be ripe
Chilli plant (any variety, 11.5cm pot)
Vegetable container
Box, basket, trug. Max 16"/40cm x 10"/25cm. 4-6 vegetables varieties, one or more of each
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Vegetables not mentioned in Schedule
New Exhibitors Category
New Exhibitors Category
(For exhibitors who have not entered our Home & Produce Show before)
(For exhibitors who have not entered our Home & Produce Show before)
For novice exhibitors only. The more classes you enter, the greater chance of winning the cup.
Harold Barton cup - Most points in the NEW EXHIBITORS CATEGORY (For exhibitors who have not entered our Home & Produce Show before)
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 1st; 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, handicraft, Baking and Cut Flowers categories as well.
Flowers, garden. (One vase).
Tomatoes, any variety (4 required).
Photograph ( Taken on a Holiday) Enter unmounted prints, with a Min. size 15.2cm x 10.2cm and Max. 17.8cm x 12.7cm (includes border) Any sizes within these limits and black & white accepted.
3 Muffins, any recipe. Judged on appearance and taste.
Handicraft item
Just for fun vegetables, fruit and flowers category
Just for fun vegetables, fruit and flowers category
Apple, heaviest
Marrow, heaviest. Colin Lucas trophy for the Heaviest Marrow
Beetroot, heaviest
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.
An eye-catching display of gourds, squashes and/or pumpkins. Self-grown and/or shop bought . Natural accessories allowed such as berries, rose hips, pine cones,...Can be displayed loose on the table or in a container of your choice. Please indicate size.
Fruit category
Fruit category
Raggett cup - most points in Fruit
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 Flower Category
Trench cup - most points in Cut Flower classes
We provide biodegradable oasis to hold your flower stems in place.
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).
A single Stem of any flower
Roses
Roses
Fryering rose bowl - most points in Rose class
Hybrid Tea Roses one vase of one variety
Rose bloom, one specimen
Roses, one vase, one or more varieties
Chrysanthemum outdoor category
Chrysanthemum outdoor category
Bryant cup - most points in Chrysanthemum
We advise you to use the exhibition vases (bikinis) available on the morning of the Show. We also provide biodegradable oasis to hold your flower stems in place.
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
Fuchsia category
George Brown Cup - most points in fuchsia classes
Fuchsia, display of 3 pots of different varieties to make a spectacular impact
Fuchsia, one pot any size
Fuchsias: Blooms of 3 or more varieties in a dish or bowl( 2 blooms of each variety)
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 these classes 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, 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
House plant category
Harmer cup - most points in House Plants
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.
Orchid.
No restriction on pot size.
Patio planter with flowering plant(s), any size.
These are 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
Greeting card, Birthday, anniversary etc. Decorated - not computer aided
Greeting card, Birthday, anniversary etc. Decorated - computer aided.
Knitted item, by hand.
Upcycled item.
Painting or sketch.
Patchwork or appliqué or cross stitch quilt.
Patchwork or quilted item.
Tapestry or embroidered item, own design (non kit).
Tapestry or embroidered item (kit).
Lego(or equivalent)model, own design, (non kit). (Max size to fit on an A4 sheet of paper and 15cm high)
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. fabric or wool (must be suitable for a child to play with, not look at!)
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 above, 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. Accessories allowed unless stated
Nature's jewels. A petite exhibit not to exceed 25cm wide, 25cm deep, height 25cm.
Perfect for pollinators - An arrangement featuring Bee friendly plants. Overall size not to exceed 60cm x 60cm x height unlimited.
Beauty of dahlias: 7 blooms in an arrangement. 60cm x 60Ccm, no height restriction
The Hornets (Watford FC). Not to exceed 45cm wide, 45cm deep, 45cm high
NOVICE who has never won a Floral Arrangement class in this show. "COOKING TIME” An exhibit in a 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 Preserves and BakesDomestic
Barbara Owen Challenge Cup (class 115 Victoria Sponge). Class changes each year. 2026.
Chutney, Relish or Savoury Jam (one jar)
Pickle, vinegar/brine-based (one jar)
Jam, soft fruit (one jar)
Jam, stone fruit (one jar)
Preserve, soft fruit ( one jar)
Jelly (one jar)
Marmalade (one jar)
Fruit curd (one jar)
Victoria sponge, - approx. 18cm. diameter (Barbara Owen Cup)
Cake containing any type(s) of 'unusual' vegetables or other ingredients to surprise the judges (provide list of ingredients with cake)
Lemon drizzle cake
Battenberg cake
Decorated iced cake with a young child in mind. 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)
Chocolate Cake
Treacle Tart
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. Fruit Tea loaf Any recipe(NO NUTS)
Eggs category
Eggs category
Egg cup - most points in Egg Classes
Family entries for owners of hens involving as many family members as possible.
Eggs (3) on a plate. One egg will be broken to judge its freshness.
Frittata (no fish) (1)
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
Homemade wine and liqueur category
Fruit based liqueur. In clear glass half litre bottle.
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
Transport
Shadows
Animals
Seasons
Blot on the landscape
Something Blue (Blue should dominate the photo)
Nighttime
Children's categories
Children's categories
Please write age of child at time of show on entry form. 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.
Decorate a paper plate.
Make an edible necklace (e.g. fruit, vegetables, pasta, sweets). NO NUTS
Decorate 4 biscuits. Judged on decoration only. Biscuits can be shop bought. NO NUTS
Decorate a card for a member of your family or a friend. Max A5 when folded, decoration can exceed this. Adult can help with lettering if needed.
7-10 years of age
7-10 years of age
Harry Dewar cup - most points in Children 7 - 10 years
Make an animal mask using a paper plate as a base.
Make and decorate 5 biscuits. Judged on bake and decoration. State flavour on entry form. NO NUTS
Decorate a potato as a Superhero spud person
Make a miniature garden, in a seed tray. Max. size 38cm x 24cm. Can include natural materials and accessories such as fairies, lego characters, plastic animals, etc.
11-16 years of age
11-16 years of age
Harry Dewar cup - most points in Children 11 - 16 years,
Design a poster highlighting an aspect of conservation of wildlife or the environment. Any art medium. Can be computer aided. (max A4 size)
Make a wreath using your choice of materials and accessories. Maximum size 50cm x 50cm.
Make and decorate 5 cupcakes. Please state flavour on entry form. Cupcakes will be judged on bake and decoration. NO NUTS.
Make a decorated storage box. Box mostly made using recycled materials, e.g. shoe box. Decoration of your choice. Max box base size 30cm x 20cm.
Primary schools & local youth organisations categories
Primary schools & local youth organisations categories
Tublin cup (class 155).
Tublin cup (class 155).
Scarecrow
For family groups, schools and community clubs with at least one child aged 16 or under.
Make a scarecrow based on a children's book character. Stand your scarecrow securely in a pot. Scarecrows will be judged on originality as well as design.
Max height is 100cm (measured from surface of table the pot will be standing on).
Croxley Hardware Potato Bucket trophy (class 156).
Bucket of potatoes.
For family groups, schools and community clubs with at least one child aged 16 or under.
In the spring, plant a bucket (maximum 16 litre volume) with 2 or 3 seed potatoes and compost of your choice. Don’t forget to drill some drainage holes
in the bottom first! Look after your potatoes as they grow through the spring and summer.
On Show day, we ask that you bring your Potato Bucket containing compost and plants, labelled with your family/school/club group name, to
Yorke Mead School between 8am and 10.45am, or 2.30pm and 3.30pm. The Potato Buckets will be displayed outside the main school building entrance.
Don’t worry if your plants have died down – there are sure to be some potatoes underneath!
After 3.30pm, we will empty each bucket with the help of the children and weigh the potatoes to find the heaviest crop.
You get to keep your potato harvest and bucket.
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 Handicraft exhibit medal
Best Bakes exhibit medal
Best Photography exhibit medal
RHS Banksian medal - most points in Vegetable, Fruit and Flower categories (Winners in previous two years not eligible)
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