Produce & Crafts

Ryedale Agricultural Society

2026 Ryedale Show

Event Date

28th Jul 2026

SHEPHERD'S CROOKS

Description:

Ryedale Show Cup for the best Shepherd's Crook

Ring:

Produce Marquee

Judges:

Ian Smith (Judge)

Class: 1 Crook (Wood Handle –fancy)

Class: 2 Crook (Horn Handle – fancy)

Class: 3 Shepherds Crook (Wood Handle)

Class: 4 Shepherds Crook (Horn Handle)

Class: 5 Thumb Stick (wood as grown)

Class: 6 Any other thumb stick

Class: 7 Walking Stick (Horn Handle – fancy)

Class: 8 Walking Stick (Wood Handle – fancy )

Class: 9 Stick (Horn Handle)

Class: 10 Stick (Wood Handle)

Class: 11 Half Head Sportman’s Stick (Horn or Wood)

Class: 12 NOVICE SECTION - Any Plain Stick (exhibitor not to have previously won a prize at Ryedale Show)

PRODUCE

Description:

The Sue and Alan Carter Trophy for the best jar of lemon curd (class 17)
Please note classes 17-24 cellophane tops to be used and dated when made.

Ring:

Produce Marquee

Judges:

Janey Smith (Judge), Mr Simon Lathlean (Judge)

Class: 13 Six Bantam Eggs - any colour

Class: 14 Six Hen Eggs - White

Class: 15 Six Hen Eggs - brown

Class: 16 Six Hen Eggs - green or blue

Class: 17 One Jar of Lemon Curd (dated when made)

Class: 18 One Jar Raspberry Jam, 1lb jar (approx.)

Class: 19 One Jar Strawberry Jam, 1lb jar (approx.)

Class: 20 One Jar Blackcurrant Jam, 1lb jar (approx.)

Class: 21 One Jar Apricot Jam, 1lb jar (approx.)

Class: 22 One Jar of Jam - any other variety, 1lb jar (approx.)

Class: 23 One Jar of Marmalade, 1lb jar (approx)

Class: 24 One Jar of Jelly - any variety

Class: 25 One Jar of Chutney - labelled with type or variety

Class: 26 A Jar of Relish

Class: 27 Two Identical Jars of Local Honey

Class: 28 A Jar of Pickled Beetroot

Class: 29 One Bottle of Fruit Cordial or Squash - labelled with type and variety

Class: 30 A Small Bottle of Sloe Gin

Class: 31 A Bottle of Elderflower Cordial

Class: 32 One Bottle of Any Fruit Liqueur

COOKING

Description:

A C Jefferson Trophy for the best Fruit Honey Cake (class 62)
Please note cake classes 43-49 entries to be round, not loaf.

Ring:

Produce Marquee

Judges:

Clare Rymer (Judge), Mr Ali Moran (Judge)

Class: 33 One Homemade Brown Bread Loaf - not less than 24 hours old

Class: 34 One Homemade White Bread Loaf - not less than 24 hours old

Class: 35 One Homemade Sourdough Loaf

Class: 36 Homemade Decorated Focaccia

Class: 37 Banana Loaf

Class: 38 A Date and Walnut Loaf

Class: 39 Spiced Loaf - exhibitors own recipe

Class: 40 Gluten Free Loaf - any flavour

Class: 41 Cherry Loaf

Class: 42 A Ginger Loaf - exhibitor's own recipe

Class: 43 Lemon Drizzle Cake - not loaf

Class: 44 A Fatless Sponge Cake - no filling

Class: 45 A Victoria Sandwich - jam filling

Class: 46 A Plain Chocolate Cake - no filling

Class: 47 A Carrot Cake - un-iced

Class: 48 Cake to Include a Vegetable (not carrot cake)

Class: 49 A Fruit Honey Cake - round

Class: 50 A Bakewell Tart - un-iced

Class: 52 Four Pieces of Flapjack

Class: 53 Four Blueberry Muffins

Class: 54 A Round of Shortbread

Class: 51 A Lattice Topped Fruit Pie - with pastry base

Class: 55 Six Chocolate Chip Cookies

Class: 56 Six Ginger Biscuits

Class: 57 Four Pieces of Traybake

Class: 58 Four Chocolate Brownies

Class: 59 Four Plain Scones

Class: 60 Four Fruit Scones

Class: 61 Four Cheese Scones

Class: 62 Four Sausage Rolls - shortcrust pastry

Class: 63 Four Sausage Rolls - flaky pastry

Class: 64 Cheese and Onion Flan

Class: 65 Egg and Bacon Flan

Class: 66 Four Yorkshire Puddings

Class: 67 MEN ONLY – Six Homemade Biscuits of Own Choice

Class: 68 MEN ONLY – Cake of Own Choice

HORTICULTURE

Description:

Kirkbymoorside Allotment Holders Cup for the best exhibit in the Horticulture Section

Ring:

Produce Marquee

Judges:

Mr G P Watson (Judge)

Class: 69 Six Pods of Peas

Class: 70 Six Pods of Broad Beans

Class: 71 Plate of Three White Potatoes

Class: 72 Plate of Three Part Coloured Potatoes

Class: 73 Plate of Three All Coloured Potatoes

Class: 74 Plate of Three Potatoes - one white, one part-coloured, one all-coloured

Class: 75 Six Straw Shallots

Class: 77 The Longest Runner Bean

Class: 76 Six Runner Beans

Class: 78 Two Trench Leeks

Class: 79 Three Onions - dressed

Class: 80 Three Onions - as grown (including tops and roots)

Class: 81 A Bunch of Six Spring Onions

Class: 82 Two Bulbs of Garlic

Class: 83 Three Chilli Peppers

Class: 84 Two Sweet Peppers

Class: 85 Two Carrots - short

Class: 86 Two Beetroot - globe or cylindrical, any colour

Class: 87 Two Courgettes

Class: 88 One Cabbage

Class: 91 A Container Growing 'Cut and Come Again' Salad Leaves

Class: 89 One Cauliflower

Class: 90 One Head of Lettuce - any variety

Class: 92 One Vegetable Marrow

Class: 93 Six French Beans

Class: 94 Any Other Single Vegetable Not Scheduled

Class: 95 One Vegetable and One Bloom

Class: 96 Five a Day - a basket containing five different homegrown fruit or vegetables

Class: 97 Most Wonky Vegetable

Class: 98 12 Gooseberries

Class: 99 12 Raspberries

Class: 100 Any Other Variety of Soft Fruit

Class: 101 A Dish of Blackcurrants - (on stalks) not less than ½ pint

Class: 102 A Dish of Redcurrants (on stalks)

Class: 103 One Cucumber

Class: 104 Four Salad Tomatoes - any colour

Class: 105 Six Cherry Tomatoes - any colour

Class: 106 The Longest Stick of Rhubarb

Class: 107 Two Sticks of Rhubarb

FLOWERS & PLANTS

Description:

Mr & Mrs N L Jemison Perpetual Trophy for the best Flowering Pot Plant

Ring:

Produce Marquee

Judges:

June Tainsh (Judge)

Class: 108 Three French Marigolds

Class: 109 Three African Marigolds

Class: 110 Three Dahlias Cactus

Class: 111 Three Dahlias Pompom

Class: 112 Three Dahlias Decorative or Ball

Class: 113 One Rose HT

Class: 114 Three Roses HT

Class: 115 Six Stems of Sweet Peas

Class: 116 Six of Any One Variety of Herbaceous Flowers

Class: 117 Six Pansies

Class: 118 A Single Pansy

Class: 119 One Stem of Any Flower

Class: 120 A Flower Grown for Scent - one stem

Class: 121 A Bunch of Lavender

Class: 122 Miniature Flower Arrangement - not exceeding 10cm

Class: 123 A Lady’s Spray

Class: 124 A Gent’s Buttonhole

Class: 125 A Table Centerpiece - to include something made from wood, max 30cm x 30cm, height unrestricted

Class: 126 An Arrangement of Mixed Garden Flowers and Foliage in a Vase

Class: 127 A Summer Wreath

Class: 128 A Vase of Hardy Annuals

Class: 129 Pot Plant - Foliage 6” maximum pot

Class: 130 Pot Plant - Flowering (other than Fuchsia), max 6” pot

Class: 131 Cactus Plant or Succulent - 6” maximum pot

Class: 132 Cactus Plant or Succulent - over 6” pot

Class: 133 Fuchsia Single or Semi – double, 6” maximum pot

Class: 134 Fuchsia, Double - 6” maximum pot

Class: 135 Largest Sunflower Head

Class: 136 A Potted Plant Producing Edible Produce

Class: 137 A Hanging Basket

HANDICRAFTS

Description:

Eve & Kit Heselton Perpetual Rose Bowl for the best exhibit in the Embroidery classes
The Irene Embleton Memorial Trophy for the best needlework exhibit

Ring:

Produce Marquee

Judges:

Trudy Petrie (Judge), Carol Messham (Judge), Angela Whiles (Judge)

Class: 138 A Hand Knitted Garment – article to fit a child age range 2 to 12 years

Class: 139 A Hand Knitted Garment – Arran

Class: 140 A Hand Knitted Garment - in four ply wool

Class: 141 A Hand Knitted Garment - for a child under 1 year

Class: 142 A Hand Knitted Pair of Baby Bootees

Class: 143 A Hand Knitted Garment – double knit

Class: 144 A Pair of Knitted or Crocheted Mittens

Class: 145 A Knitted or Crocheted Hat

Class: 146 A Machine Sewn Garment to Wear

Class: 147 A Hand Knitted or Crocheted Plate of Food - (four items)

Class: 156 A Homemade Fabric Apron

Class: 148 A Crochet Accessory to Wear

Class: 149 Soft Toy – knitted or crocheted

Class: 150 Soft Toy – suitable for a baby

Class: 151 A Dressed Doll - (any size) wool

Class: 152 Yarn Bombing - create an "in the garden" themed scene, max size 40cm x 40cm

Class: 153 A Piece of Needlework - of exhibitor’s own design (not from a kit)

Class: 154 A Bag - made in any medium

Class: 155 Patchwork or Quilted Item

Class: 158 A Fabric Doorstop

Class: 157 Bunting - max length 3m

Class: 159 Upcycled Item - Fabric

Class: 160 Upcycled Item - Any other medium

Class: 161 Embroidery Work – Any medium (mounted or framed)

Class: 162 A Celebration Gift Card or Invitation - Computer generated or handmade

Class: 163 A Book Mark - Any medium

Class: 164 Any Article of Felt Work

Class: 165 A Homemade Tea Cosy - Animal themed

Class: 166 A Piece of Handmade Jewellery

Class: 167 A Christmas Tree Decoration

Class: 168 A Cushion - any medium

Class: 169 Handmade Wooden Item

Class: 170 A Handmade Clay Item - functional or sculptural

Class: 171 A Handmade Metal Item

Class: 172 My Favourite Tea Towel - need not be handmade

ART

Description:

The Curtis Trophy for the best exhibit in the Art & Craftwork section
Please note all exhibits to be anonymous - must not include the exhibitors name

Ring:

Produce Marquee

Judges:

Sue Slack (Judge)

Class: 173 Watercolour Painting

Class: 174 Acrylic Painting

Class: 175 Pencil Drawing

Class: 176 Pastel Drawing

Class: 177 Print - including etching, lithography or woodcut

Class: 178 Inspired by Ryedale - any medium

PHOTOGRAPHY

Description:

The Pauline Milledge Trophy for the most points in the Photography Section
F.E.Wrightson & Associates, Kirkbymoorside Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the best exhibit in the photography section
Please note all exhibits in this section not to have been shown at a previous Ryedale Show and to have been taken by the exhibitor. Each specified size includes mount

Ring:

Produce Marquee

Judges:

Mr Matt Hillier (Judge)

Class: 179 Monochrome Print - a portrait

Class: 180 Monochrome Print - a portrait

Class: 181 Monochrome Print - general subject

Class: 182 Monochrome Print - general subject

Class: 183 Colour Print - warm colours

Class: 184 Colour Print - warm colours

Class: 185 Colour Print - "In the Fields"

Class: 186 Colour Print - "In the Fields"

Class: 187 Colour Print - "Countryside traditions / skills"

Class: 188 Colour Print - "Countryside traditions / skills"

Class: 189 Colour Print - "Buildings"

Class: 190 Colour Print - "Buildings"

Class: 191 Colour Print - wildlife

Class: 192 Colour Print - wildlife

Class: 193 Colour Print - "The Changing Sky"

Class: 194 Colour Print - "The Changing Sky"

Class: 195 Colour Print - "A Great Team"

Class: 196 Colour Print - "A Great Team"

Class: 197 Colour Print - "Reflections"

Class: 198 Colour Print - "Reflections"

Class: 199 Colour Print - "A Photograph Taken at the 2025 Ryedale Show"

Class: 200 Colour Print - a humorous photograph with a caption

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Event Summary

Location
Duncombe Park,
Helmsley,
York,
North Yorkshire,
YO62 5EB
Entry Fee
£1.00
Date
Tue 28 July 2026 9am
Entries Close
Sun 12 July 2026 11:59pm
Email
jo@ryedaleshow.co.uk
Phone
07984939701

Produce & Crafts

SHEPHERD'S CROOKS

PRODUCE

COOKING

HORTICULTURE

FLOWERS & PLANTS

HANDICRAFTS

ART

PHOTOGRAPHY

Duncombe Park,
Helmsley,
York,
North Yorkshire,
YO62 5EB

£1.00

Tue 28 July 2026 9am

Sun 12 July 2026 11:59pm

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07984939701

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Helmsley,
York,
North Yorkshire,
YO62 5EB