Event Date
17th Jun 2023

Home Baking open section

This section is open to everyone.
Judging takes place on Friday 16th June. All exhibits to be brought to the Home Industries area at Ballymena Cattle Market on Thursday 15th June between 2pm and 6pm or Friday 16th June between 10am and 2pm.
home industries area
Jackie Johnston (Judge)
Class: 1 A Ginger Cake

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 2 A Boiled Cake

Description:

baked in 1lb loaf tin

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 3 An Egg Sponge Sandwich

Description:

filled(own choice of filling)

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 4 A Madeira Cake

Description:

baked in a 1lb loaf tin

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 5 A Half Coffee Sandwich

Description:

decorated

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 6 A Chocolate Sandwich

Description:

filled in the centre only

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 7 A Victoria Sandwich

Description:

filled in the centre only

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 8 Four Butterfly Buns

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 9 A Fruit Cake

Description:

8 inch round

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 10 An Apple Tart

Description:

baked with shortcrust pastry

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 11 A Novelty Cake

Description:

any shape/size

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 12 Four Plain Shortbread Biscuits

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 13 Four Flakemeal Biscuits

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 14 Six Caramel Squares

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 15 A Lemon Drizzle Cake

Description:

baked in 1lb loaf tin

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 16 Six No Bake Tray Bakes

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 17 Four Fruit Scones

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 18 A Gluten Free Cake

Description:

own choice

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 19 A Banana Loaf

Description:

Baked in a 1lb loaf tin

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 20 Six Meringue Halves

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 21 A Pot of Marmalade

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 22 A Pot of Strawberry Jam

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00

First Time Exhibitors Home Baking - Open Section

Home baking will be judged on Friday 16th June
All entries to be taken to Home Industries area at Ballymena Cattle Market on Friday 16th June between 10am and 2pm or Thursday 15th June between 2pm and 6pm
home industries area
Jackie Johnston (Judge)
Class: 23 Four No Bake Tray Bakes

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 24 Four Rocky Roads

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 25 Four Decorated Cupcakes

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 26 A Half Chocolate Sandwich

Description:

decorated

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00
Class: 27 Four Plain Scones

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £4

Price: £1.00

Needlework and Crafts - Open Section

Open to everyone
No age limits
Exhibits to be brought to the home industries stand on Thursday 15th June between 2pm and 6pm
home industries area
Ann Henning (Judge)
Class: 28 Any Item Crocheted in Wool

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 29 A Hand Knitted Pram Rug

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 30 Any Article Made Using Oddments of Wool

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 31 A Hand Knitted Hat with a Pompom

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 32 A Hand Knitted and Stuffed Toy

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 33 Any Item of Cross Stitch

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 34 Any Hand or Machine Sewn Garment

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 35 Any Hand Knitted Baby Garment

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 36 A Handmade Invitation Card

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 37 Ant Item in Patchwork

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 38 An Embroidered Item

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 39 A Tea Cosy - Hand or Machine Made

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 40 Any Painting - Any Medium - Framed or Unframed

Description:

Will be judged on artwork only

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 41 Any Other Needlework Or Craft Item, Not Classified in Above Classes

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 42 Any Upcycled Item

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00

First Time Exhibitors Needlework and Crafts - Open Section

Exhibits to be brought to the home industries area at Ballymena Cattle Market on Thursday 15th June between 2pm - 6pm
home industries area
Ann Henning (Judge)
Class: 43 A Knitted Scarf

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 44 Any Sewn Item

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 45 Any Crocheted Item

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 46 A Handmade Card

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 47 Any Painting - Any Medium - Framed or Unframed

Description:

Will be judged on artwork only

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 48 Any Handmade Woodwork Item

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00

Photography - Open Section

Open to everyone
Exhibits may be brought to the home industries area at Ballymena Cattle Market on Thursday 15th June from 2pm - 6pm
Must be the work of individuals not groups
Limited to amateurs, not professionals
Judging will be on the art of photography only
Photographs must be mounted on card
home industries area
Darren Cumberland (Judge)
Class: 49 Any Black and White Photograph

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 50 Any Photograph Depicting "Wildlife"

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 51 Any Photograph Depicting "Farming Life"

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 52 Any Photograph Depicting "Rare Breeds"

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 53 Any Floral Photograph

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 54 Any Photograph Depicting "A Landscape or A Seascape"

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 55 Any Photograph Depicting " A Rainbow"

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 56 Any Photograph With The Subject of "A Family Pet"

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 57 Any Photograph Depicting "My Favourite Place"

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00

***NEW*** Adult Poetry & Creative Writing- Open Section

All work must be mounted on card with name written on back.
This section is open to everyone.
All entries to be left to reception area at Ballymena Showgrounds on Thursday 1st June between 10am and 2pm
home industries area
Nancy Orr (Judge)
Class: 58 "Farming Memories" - 4 Lines Per Verse - No Longer than A4 Page

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 58A Own Choice of Topic and Style

Description:

Any Length But No Longer Than A4 Page

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 59 Creative Writing - "An Inspirational Moment"

Description:

no more than 600 words - can be handwritten or typed but no more than 2 A4 pages - not back to back

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 59A Creative Writing - "The Encounter"

Description:

no more than 600 words - can be handwritten or typed but no more than 2 A4 pages - not back to back

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00

Womens Institute Section

Classes confined to WI members only
Individuals own work, no groups
Identification of exhibitor must not be displayed on the front of any exhibit
Entries in this section are ineligible for any other classes
All entries to be brought to the Home Industries section at Ballymena Livestock Market on Thursday 15th June from 2pm to 6pm or baking and flowers may be brought on Friday 16th June from 10am - 2pm
home industries area
Jackie Johnston (Judge)
Class: 60 Gingerbread in a 2lb Loaf Tin

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 61 A Knitting Needle Holder in any Medium

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 62 Spring Flowers in a Recycled Container

Description:

Not exceeding 60cms

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 63 Painting - "A Place To Wander"

Description:

No Larger Than 24 x 21ins and must be ready for hanging

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 64 Photograph - "Wet and Wild"

Description:

Size 7 x 5 or 6 x 4 ins

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 65 Mango Chutney 340g

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00

Young Farmers Club Section

Open to young farmers club members only
Identification of exhibitor must not be displayed on the front of any exhibit
Individuals work only - no groups
home industries area
Marlinda Orr (Judge)
Class: 123 Create a mini scarecrow no taller than 40cm

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 124 A decorated egg in an egg cup

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 125 A photo entitled "lockdown memories"

Description:

will be judged in relation to caption
must be mounted

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 126 A banana loaf in a 1lb tin

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 127 A craft item - AGE 12 - 18 years

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00
Class: 127A A craft item - AGE 19 - 30 years

Prizes: 1st - £6, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £1.00