Show Schedule for Frome Agricultural & Cheese Show Sep 2026

Horticultural Display Exhibits

Description:

Exhibitors will be able to stage their exhibits from 12pm on Thursday 10th September until 2.45pm on Friday 11th September. Judging commences at 3pm on Friday 11th September. Lighting and water will be provided. All exhibits and displays must be kept intact and NO plants removed until after 5pm. Arrangements will be made for the parking of vehicles near the marquee during set up and removal times, which must be not less than 3m (10ft) from the marquee walls.

Ring:

Horticultural Display Exhibits

Judges:

Mr Ray Carver (Judge), Mr Ian Clemens (Judge)

Class: 1 Open to Associations, Groups, Clubs and Garden Societies

Class: 2 A Planted Flower Pot - 35cm

Fruit & Vegetables

Description:

A MEDAL & CARD from the National Vegetable Society will be awarded for the Most Meritorious Vegetable Exhibit in the Show - Classes 10-34.

THE DF HALLET & SONS CUP will be awarded to the best exhibit in class 38.

THE JW SINGER & SON TROPHY will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the most points in the vegetable classes.

All entries will be judged according to the rules and standards contained in the Royal Horticultural Society’s Handbook which will be available in the Horticultural Marquee, unless otherwise stated. All cultivars should be named on plain cards provided by the Society.

Ring:

Fruit & Vegetables

Judges:

Mr Ray Carver (Judge), Mr Ian Clemens (Judge)

Class: 3 5 Culinary Apples

Class: 4 5 Dessert Apples

Class: 5 5 Pears

Class: 6 Dish of any other fruit

Class: 7 Collection of salad vegetables

Class: 8 A selection of vegetables for a meal

Class: 9 A collection of fresh herbs

Class: 10 3 onions - dressed

Class: 11 5 onions - dressed

Class: 12 9 large shallots

Class: 13 9 shallots for pickling

Class: 14 5 potatoes - white

Class: 15 5 potatoes - coloured

Class: 16 9 runner beans

Class: 17 6 pods of French beans

Class: 18 6 pods of peas

Class: 19 5 tomatoes

Class: 20 9 cherry tomatoes

Class: 21 2 cucumbers

Class: 22 2 table marrows

Class: 23 3 courgettes

Class: 24 3 globe beetroot

Class: 25 3 other than long carrots

Class: 26 2 lettuce

Class: 27 3 sweetcorn cobs

Class: 28 2 cauliflowers

Class: 29 2 cabbages

Class: 30 3 long beetroot

Class: 31 3 long carrots

Class: 32 3 parsnips

Class: 33 2 heads of celery

Class: 34 3 leeks

Class: 35 A collection of vegetables

Class: 36 Mini collection of vegetables

Class: 37 Any other vegetables

Class: 38 Collection of root vegetables

Class: 39 A collection of vegetables

Class: 40 Novelty Class

Class: 41 A Special Collection

Floral Art Section

Description:

The BAILEY CUP will be awarded for the Best Floral Art Exhibit in the Show.

A PERPETUAL TROPHY will be awarded for the Best Pedestal Exhibit.

The KIRSTY CUP will be awarded to the winner of class 43.

The J W SINGER & SONS LTD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the Exhibitor gaining the most points in this section.

A PERPETUAL TROPHY will be awarded to the exhibit with the best use of Garden Plant Material in any of the Floral Art classes, kindly donated by the late Mrs C. B. B. Sumsion.

A PERPETUAL TROPHY donated by the late Lena Ring will be given to the exhibitor who wins class 51.

Rules:
A definition of an exhibit as taken from the NAFAS competition manual 4th edition 2023. An exhibit is composed of natural plant material, in all its forms, with or without accessories. Disqualification will take place for the following reason: Failure to comply with any specific requirements of a class as stated in the show schedule, e.g. the measurements or components. If inclusion of fresh plant material that does not have roots or the cut ends of stems are not in water or water retaining material unless they fall in the exception category. Air plants, cacti, fruits fungi, grass turf, litchen, moss succulents and vegetables. NAFAS is encouraging the use of alternative to floral foam, but it can still be used. No artificial plant material may be used except where stated. A white background and back table covering approx 91.5cms high and a similar table covering will be supplied. Unless otherwise stated, all exhibits will be allowed 76cms table width, approx 63.5cms table depth and height optional. Exhibitors may use their own self-supporting background. All exhibits must be arranged in the marquee with the exception of class 44, 45, 50 and 51. Please be aware of the environment when using floral foam if an alternative can be used. When thinking about the environment. There are many things to consider when flower arranging without the use of foam. Alternatives i.e agra wool, pin holders, pebbles, wire and netting, test tubes, moss, potatoes, play sand and tubing of any sort.

Ring:

Floral Art Section

Judges:

Mr Michael Bowyer (Judge), Mrs Pippa Lovering (Judge)

Class: 42 The Edwardian Era

Class: 43 A 21st Birthday

Class: 44 Traffic Lights

Class: 45 The Christening

Class: 46 The Victorian Era

Class: 47 The Elizabethan Era

Class: 48 The 60's and Flower Power

Class: 49 The 1940's from World War 2 to Hollywood

Class: 50 Design A Hat From Any Decade

Class: 51 A Pressed Flower Picture

Class: 52 The Summer Solstice (Celebrating a Pagan Festival)

Class: 53 The Constance Spry Era

Class: 54 The 2000's (It's Technology)

Class: 55 World Cup Fever (To Represent the FIFA World Cup: Country to be named)

Flowers & Pot Plants

Description:

THE MR & MRS JACK PERRY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the most points in this section, excluding classes 68 & 70.

THE FDAS PERPETUAL TROPHY will be awarded for the best individual pot or vase in this section.

THE JOE & VERA WOLYN PERPETUAL FUCHSIA TROPHY will be awarded to the winner of class 70.

THE FROME SHOW PERPETUAL AWARD will be awarded to the best flowering Begonia in class 67.

THE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP, kindly donated by Mr G Jeans, will be awarded for the best exhibit in class 58.

THE IVOR CURNICK MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CUP will be awarded for the best exhibit in class 68.

Ring:

Flowers & Pot Plants

Judges:

Mr Clive Hazzard (Judge)

Class: 56 A specimen rose

Class: 57 3 roses in any container

Class: 58 Gladioli

Class: 59 Gladioli

Class: 60 Asters

Class: 61 A vase of perennials

Class: 62 A vase with three different foliages

Class: 63 A collection of 5 ornamental grasses

Class: 64 Foliage pot plant

Class: 65 Flowering pot plant

Class: 66 1 Geranium or Pelargonium

Class: 67 Flowering begonia

Class: 68 Flowering Begonia Championship

Class: 69 Flowering fuchsia

Class: 70 Flowering Fuchsia Championship

Class: 71 One fern

Class: 72 An Orchid Plant

Class: 73 Master Gardener

Class: 74 A clematis

Class: 75 Cactus or succulent plants

Class: 76 6 heads of fuchias

Class: 77 6 heads of pansies

Class: 78 3 Dried Hydrangea Heads

Class: 79 A Vase of Dried Flowers

Dahlia Section

Description:

Rules:
ALL entries will be judged according to the National Dahlia Society’s rules. ALL cultivars must be named on cards provided by the Society. A maximum of two exhibits,
per exhibitor, allowed in each class.

THE MENDIP MOTEL CUP will be awarded for the Most Points.

THE JOHN SCOTT PERPETUAL TROPHY will be awarded to the Best Novice Exhibit in class 92.

THE OLYMPIC SHIELD will be awarded to the winner of class 80.

THE NATIONAL DAHLIA SOCIETY SILVER MEDAL will be awarded for the Best Exhibit.

THE NATIONAL DAHLIA SOCIETY BRONZE MEDAL will be awarded for the 2nd Best Exhibit.

Ring:

Dahlia Section

Judges:

Mr Ian Clemens (Judge)

Class: 80 ANY 3 DIFFERENT VASES FROM THE FOLLOWING:

Class: 81 3 Blooms - Large decorative or cactus or semi cactus, in 1 vase

Class: 82 3 Blooms - Medium decorative or cactus or semi-cactus, in 1 vase

Class: 83 3 Blooms - Small decorative, in 1 vase

Class: 84 3 Blooms - Small cactus or semi-cactus in 1 vase

Class: 85 3 Blooms - Small ball in 1 vase

Class: 86 3 Blooms - Miniature ball, in 1 vase

Class: 87 3 Blooms - Miniature decorative, in 1 vase

Class: 88 3 Blooms - Miniature cactus, in 1 vase

Class: 89 5 Blooms - Pompom, in 1 vase

Class: 90 3 Blooms - Any other cultivar in 1 vase (not from any of the above classes)

Class: 91 1 Bloom - From classes above, in 1 vase

Class: 92 Novice Class

Chrysanthemum

Description:

ALL cultivars must be named on plain cards provided by the Society.

THE REDLAND ROADSTONE CUP will be awarded for the Best Exhibit in this section.

Ring:

Chrysanthemums

Judges:

Mr Ian Clemens (Judge)

Class: 93 1 Vase - Large flowering, 3 blooms. Intermediate

Class: 94 1 Vase - Large flowering, 3 blooms. Reflexed. 1 cultivar

Class: 95 1 Vase - Large and/or medium flowering. 3 blooms. Incurved

Class: 96 1 Vase - Medium flowering, 3 blooms. Reflexed

Class: 97 1 Vase - Medium flowering, 3 blooms. Intermediate

Class: 98 1 Vase - Spray Chrysanthemums, 3 stems. Any cultivar

Children's Section

Description:

THE EVEMY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP and a £10 voucher will be awarded for the Best Exhibit.

THE FROME SELWOOD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded in the children’s section.

Rules:
AGE BUT NOT NAME, to be stated on each exhibit. Entries must be the unaided work of the exhibitor.

Ring:

Children's Section

Judges:

Mrs E Hayward (Judge)

Class: 99 A decorated wooden spoon

Class: 100 Design a dinosaur

Class: 101 A Lorry

Class: 102 Design a miniature farm garden

Class: 103 A posy of flowers and grasses in a vase

Class: 104 A Secret Garden On A Plate

Class: 105 The Largest Sunflower Head

Class: 106 A Paper Flower On A Plate

Class: 107 Something I have grown

Class: 108 Design a pressed flower card

Class: 109 A collage design of a musical instrument

Class: 110 An imaginary animal

Class: 111 A posy of flowers and grasses in a vase

Class: 112 A decorated croc

Class: 113 Design A Rocket To The Moon

Class: 114 Design a Shield of Dried Plant Material

Class: 115 Something I have grown

Class: 116 A Scarecrow on a Wooden Spoon

Class: 117 A collection of herbs in a teapot

Class: 118 Design a House or Farm Sign

Class: 119 Design a miniature farm garden

Class: 120 Seed Art

Class: 121 Design a Front Cover for the 2027 Frome Show

Class: 122 A Flower Decoration in a Croc

Class: 123 Something I have grown

Class: 124 Junior Master Gardener

Novelty

Ring:

Novelty

Judges:

All Judges (Judge)

Class: 125 A family project - Design a life sized Bug or Insect

Class: 126 The Bug House Hotel

Class: 127 An Animal made from Fruit and Vegetables

Class: 128 Design a Footballer Scarecrow

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Event Summary

Location
West Woodlands Showground,
Bunns Lane,
Frome,
Somerset,
BA11 5ES
Entry Fee
£0.50 - £25.00
Date
Sat 12 September 2026 11am
Entries Close
Wed 19 August 2026 11:59pm
Email
info@fromecheeseshow.com
Phone
01373463600

Horticulture

Horticultural Display Exhibits

Fruit & Vegetables

Floral Art Section

Flowers & Pot Plants

Dahlia Section

Chrysanthemum

Children's Section

Novelty

West Woodlands Showground,
Bunns Lane,
Frome,
Somerset,
BA11 5ES

£0.50 - £25.00

Sat 12 September 2026 11am

Wed 19 August 2026 11:59pm

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West Woodlands Showground,
Bunns Lane,
Frome,
Somerset,
BA11 5ES