Home Industries
Event Date
25th Jul 2026
W. I. Team Competition
Open to W.I. Members only
Theme: ‘A Picnic’
ENTRY FEE: £5.00 per team
The prize money for this section is sponsored by Woodbank House Vintage Tearoom, Garvagh.
This Competition will be judged on Friday 24 July 2026 at 6.30pm.
Exhibits can be staged between 2.00pm and 6.30pm on Friday afternoon.
PRIZE MONEY
Per Individual Article 1st - £5.00, 2nd - £3.00, 3rd - £2.00. Team Prize - 1st - £15, 2nd - £10, 3rd - £5
The Antrim WI Tyrone Crystal rose bowl will be presented to the winning Team.
Cups will be presented to the individual exhibitor of the best baked item and the best craft item.
Each individual Women’s Institute may put forward the work of one team, all of whom must be members of that Institute. A display comprising five articles, each of which must be made by a team member, are to be staged.
The Judge will select a 1st, 2nd and 3rd for each element and for presentation. Points will be awarded accordingly. 1st – 5 points, 2nd – 3 points and 3rd – 1 point. The Team with the most points wins.
Items to be displayed on a table (i.e. card/picnic table). Tables will NOT be provided.
Display to contain the following:
1. A Cushion (any craft)
2. A Patchwork Bottle/Flask Bag with a Drawstring
3. 4 Sausage Rolls
4. 4 Muffins (containing a fresh fruit)
5. A Floral Basket. Space allowed: width 30cm. Height optional.
(Floral arrangement to be judged according to NAFAS rules)
Please Note: The key items and any props used in the display must fit on a square/rectangular table, not exceeding 90cm x 90cm.
Theme: ‘A Picnic’
ENTRY FEE: £5.00 per team
The prize money for this section is sponsored by Woodbank House Vintage Tearoom, Garvagh.
This Competition will be judged on Friday 24 July 2026 at 6.30pm.
Exhibits can be staged between 2.00pm and 6.30pm on Friday afternoon.
PRIZE MONEY
Per Individual Article 1st - £5.00, 2nd - £3.00, 3rd - £2.00. Team Prize - 1st - £15, 2nd - £10, 3rd - £5
The Antrim WI Tyrone Crystal rose bowl will be presented to the winning Team.
Cups will be presented to the individual exhibitor of the best baked item and the best craft item.
Each individual Women’s Institute may put forward the work of one team, all of whom must be members of that Institute. A display comprising five articles, each of which must be made by a team member, are to be staged.
The Judge will select a 1st, 2nd and 3rd for each element and for presentation. Points will be awarded accordingly. 1st – 5 points, 2nd – 3 points and 3rd – 1 point. The Team with the most points wins.
Items to be displayed on a table (i.e. card/picnic table). Tables will NOT be provided.
Display to contain the following:
1. A Cushion (any craft)
2. A Patchwork Bottle/Flask Bag with a Drawstring
3. 4 Sausage Rolls
4. 4 Muffins (containing a fresh fruit)
5. A Floral Basket. Space allowed: width 30cm. Height optional.
(Floral arrangement to be judged according to NAFAS rules)
Please Note: The key items and any props used in the display must fit on a square/rectangular table, not exceeding 90cm x 90cm.
Ring 1
Miss Rosemary Bunting (Judge)
DECORATIVE AND FLORAL ART
PRIZE MONEY - 1st £10.00, 2nd £6.00, 3rd £4.00 (unless otherwise stated)
COLLECTION OF THE EXHIBITS FROM 4.00pm.
1. All exhibits must be the unaided work of the competitor but can be brought to the Show partly or already assembled.
2. An exhibit is composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories, contained within a space specified in the show schedule. Backgrounds, bases containers, drapes, exhibit titles and mechanics may always be included in an exhibit, unless otherwise stated. More than one placement may always be included, unless otherwise stated. In all exhibits natural plant material should predominate.
3. a Entries must be on an official entry form accompanied by the appropriate fee.
b A competitor may enter more than one exhibit in each class.
c ENTRY FEES ARE £1.00 FOR EACH FLORAL ART ENTRY.
4. Tabling height approximately 2ft 3in from floor, covered in navy material.
5. Removal of exhibits will take place after 4.00pm on Saturday 25 July 2026.
6. All classes judged in accordance with the NAFAS Competitions Manual 4th Edition 2023.
7. Exhibits can be staged between 2.00pm to 6.00pm on Friday 24 July 2026.
8. Judging will take place at 6.30pm on Friday 24 July 2026.
9. Exhibits may be submitted, already assembled.
The Overall Theme for 2026 will be:
“An Artistic Summer”
COLLECTION OF THE EXHIBITS FROM 4.00pm.
1. All exhibits must be the unaided work of the competitor but can be brought to the Show partly or already assembled.
2. An exhibit is composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories, contained within a space specified in the show schedule. Backgrounds, bases containers, drapes, exhibit titles and mechanics may always be included in an exhibit, unless otherwise stated. More than one placement may always be included, unless otherwise stated. In all exhibits natural plant material should predominate.
3. a Entries must be on an official entry form accompanied by the appropriate fee.
b A competitor may enter more than one exhibit in each class.
c ENTRY FEES ARE £1.00 FOR EACH FLORAL ART ENTRY.
4. Tabling height approximately 2ft 3in from floor, covered in navy material.
5. Removal of exhibits will take place after 4.00pm on Saturday 25 July 2026.
6. All classes judged in accordance with the NAFAS Competitions Manual 4th Edition 2023.
7. Exhibits can be staged between 2.00pm to 6.00pm on Friday 24 July 2026.
8. Judging will take place at 6.30pm on Friday 24 July 2026.
9. Exhibits may be submitted, already assembled.
The Overall Theme for 2026 will be:
“An Artistic Summer”
Ring 2
Mrs Ross McGookin (Judge)
Home Made Preserves
ENTRY FEE - £1.00 per entry
PRIZE MONEY - 1st - £5.00, 2nd - £3.00, 3rd - £2.00
The preserves section will be judged on Friday 24 July
THE MISS G. LEWIS TROPHY
will be awarded to the exhibitor, gaining the most points in the Preserves Section.
PRIZE MONEY - 1st - £5.00, 2nd - £3.00, 3rd - £2.00
The preserves section will be judged on Friday 24 July
THE MISS G. LEWIS TROPHY
will be awarded to the exhibitor, gaining the most points in the Preserves Section.
Kindly Sponsored By: Apperley's Butchers
Ring 3
Mrs Jean Graham (Judge)
Eggs
The egg section will be judged on Saturday 25 July.
Prize money in this section is sponsored by Ballygarvey Eggs, Ballymena.
THE JAMES CRAWFORD SHIELD
will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in Egg Section.
Prize money in this section is sponsored by Ballygarvey Eggs, Ballymena.
THE JAMES CRAWFORD SHIELD
will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in Egg Section.
Kindly Sponsored By: Ballygarvey eggs, Ballymena
Ring 3
Mr Jim Fletcher (Judge)
Baking
The baking section will be judged on Saturday 25 July.
(Items will be judged on appearance and taste.)
THE JAMES BAIRD MEMORIAL CUP
will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the most points in the Baking Section.
THE A.I.B. PERPETUAL TROPHY
will be awarded to YFC Member gaining the most points in Baking Section.
(names of individual exhibitors and club must be recorded on entry forms).
(Items will be judged on appearance and taste.)
THE JAMES BAIRD MEMORIAL CUP
will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the most points in the Baking Section.
THE A.I.B. PERPETUAL TROPHY
will be awarded to YFC Member gaining the most points in Baking Section.
(names of individual exhibitors and club must be recorded on entry forms).
Kindly Sponsored By: Country Cake Designs and Apperley's Butchers
Ring 3
Mrs Violet Davidson (Judge), Mrs Geraldine Ward (Judge)
Junior Baker Competition
(Restricted to Age 13 – 17).
Ring 3
Mrs Violet Davidson (Judge), Mrs Geraldine Ward (Judge)
Work
The Work section will be judged on Friday 24 July.
J. L. CLARKE PERPETUAL CUP
will be awarded to the exhibitor, gaining the most points in the Work Section.
THE WINDERMERE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP
will be awarded to the exhibitor of the best knitted item in classes 692 – 695.
All articles to be made recently by the exhibitor and not previously entered in this Show. Soiled and used articles are not acceptable.
J. L. CLARKE PERPETUAL CUP
will be awarded to the exhibitor, gaining the most points in the Work Section.
THE WINDERMERE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP
will be awarded to the exhibitor of the best knitted item in classes 692 – 695.
All articles to be made recently by the exhibitor and not previously entered in this Show. Soiled and used articles are not acceptable.
Ring 3
Mrs Shirley Dew (Judge)
Craft
The Craft section will be judged on Friday 24 July.
All articles to be own recent work and not previously entered at this Show.
All articles to be own recent work and not previously entered at this Show.
Kindly Sponsored By: S E McKay & Sons Ltd (Oil and Furl Products)
Ring 3
Mrs Shirley Dew (Judge)
Young Farmers Craft Competition
The YFC Craft section will be judged on Friday, 24 July.
This section is restricted to YFC Members.
THE HELEN BONAR CUP
will be awarded to the YFC member with the most points in the Home Industries Section. (Excluding Horticultural & Eggs).
This section is restricted to YFC Members.
THE HELEN BONAR CUP
will be awarded to the YFC member with the most points in the Home Industries Section. (Excluding Horticultural & Eggs).
Kindly Sponsored By: WG Crawford Joinery
Ring 3
Mrs Sharon Wallace (Judge)
Photography
The Photography section will be judged on Friday 24 July.
We are unable to accept photography exhibits by post.
Entries should not be framed or exceed 10” x 8” (including mount).
We are unable to accept photography exhibits by post.
Entries should not be framed or exceed 10” x 8” (including mount).
Ring 3
Rev. Ian McGowan (Judge)
Under 8
The Children’s classes (including Baking) will be judged on Friday 24 July.
Kindly Sponsored By: Randalstown Dental Clinic
Ring 3
Mrs Sharon Wallace (Judge)
8 - 12 Year Olds
The Children’s classes (including Baking) will be judged on Friday 24 July.
Kindly Sponsored By: Randalstown Dental Clinic
Ring 3
Mrs Sharon Wallace (Judge)
Limerick Competition
Limerick Competition (A five-line poem)
First line: “There once was a lassie from Antrim town”
Limericks must be received by 5pm on Friday, 17th July 2026.
Can be emailed to HomeIndustries@AntrimShow.com or posted to David Crawford.
First line: “There once was a lassie from Antrim town”
Limericks must be received by 5pm on Friday, 17th July 2026.
Can be emailed to HomeIndustries@AntrimShow.com or posted to David Crawford.
Kindly Sponsored By: B Craig & Co Ltd, Ballyclare
Ring 3
Mrs Roberta McCullough (Judge)
