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Horticulture

Event Date
25th Jul 2026

Vegetables & Fruit

Competitions open to the general public for vegetables and fruit.
Horticulture
Mr David Lownds (Judge), Mrs Suzanne Sheldon (Judge)
Class: 1 3 Coloured Potatoes
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 2 6 Shallots
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 3 6 Pods of Peas
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 4 6 Pods of Broad beans
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 5 3 Tomatoes with Calyx
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 6 6 Cherry Tomatoes with Calyx
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 7 3 White Potatoes
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 8 3 Beetroot with 76mm tops
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 9 3 Turnips or Swedes with 76mm tops
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 10 3 Carrots (any variety) with 76mm tops
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 11 2 Courgettes with flowers (if possible)
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 12 One Green Cabbage with 76mm stalks
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 13 One Cauliflower with 76mm stalk
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 14 3 Onions (dressed)
Description:

None to exceed 250g as per rules

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 15 3 Onions (dressed)
Description:

None to exceed 900g as per rules

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 16 3 large Onions (dressed)
Description:

900g or over as per rules

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 17 2 Leeks (pot leeks)
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 18 One Lettuce
Description:

With roots in a vase or dish as per rules

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 19 One Cucumber
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 20 6 Runner Beans
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 21 2 Leeks (blanched)
Description:

Any variety

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 22 Collection of 4 distinct kinds of Vegetables
Description:

One of each displayed on a black cloth

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 23 Any other Vegetables not already on the schedule
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 24 Collection of any Summer Fruits
Description:

Minimum of 9, can be mixed

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 25 2 sticks Rhubarb (tied)
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 26 One Vase of Mixed Herbs
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 27 Dunwood Top Tray
Description:

A collection of 3 types of Vegetables from:-
Carrots (3), Cauliflower (2), Onions (3), Parsnips (3), Peas (6 pods),
Potatoes (3), Runner Beans (6 pods), Tomatoes (6), French Beans (6 pods), Sweetcorn (2), Peppers (3), Cucumber (2), Courgettes (2), Red Beetroot (2),
Aubergines (2). To be displayed on a black cloth measuring approx. 60cm x 45cm. Rings may be used for display and parsley for garnishing.

Entry Price: £2.00

Flowers

Competitions for the general public for flowers
Horticulture
Mr David Lownds (Judge), Mrs Suzanne Sheldon (Judge)
Class: 28 One Flowering Geranium
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 29 One Trailing Geranium
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 30 One Vase of 5 HT Roses
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 31 One Vase of 3 stems of Floribunda Roses
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 32 One Container of Roses
Description:

Arranged for effect with rose foliage only

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 33 One Vase of 3 stems of Miniature Roses
Description:

Any variety

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 34 One Specimen HT Rose in a Vase
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 35 A container of Flowers & Foliage
Description:

Suitable for use on a Patio

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 36 One Vase of Wild Flowers
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 37 One Vase of 3 Gladioli
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 38 One Specimen Gladioli
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 39 One Vase of 9 stems of Sweet Peas
Description:

Any variety

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 40 A display of Sweet Peas
Description:

For effect in a Vase

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 41 One ladies Corsage
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 42 One Gent's Buttonhole
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 43 5 Pansies or Violas
Description:

As per rules

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 44 One Flowering Pot Plant
Description:

Over 18" (45cm) from table top

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 45 One Flower Pot Plant
Description:

Under 18" (45cm) from table top

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 46 One Foliage Only Plant
Description:

Over 18" (45cm) from table top

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 47 One Foliage Only Plant
Description:

Under 18" (45cm) from table top

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 48 One Cacti or Succulent
Description:

Any variety

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 49 One Fuchsia
Description:

Single or double, any variety

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 50 One Trailing Fuchsia in a Pot
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 51 One display of any Plants in a Hanging Basket
Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 52 3 Dahlias
Description:

Any kind to be displayed in a Vase

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 53 Dunwood Top Vase
Description:

A collection of garden flowers (minimum 3 varieties)

Entry Price: £2.00

Novice Section

A fun section open to all ages
Horticulture
Mr David Lownds (Judge), Mrs Suzanne Sheldon (Judge)
Class: 54N Novice Class
Description:

An exhibit of Vegetables, Fruit, Flowers or Herbs (can be mixed)

Entry Price: £1.00

Farmers Section

A fun section open to everyone
Horticulture
Mr David Lownds (Judge), Mrs Suzanne Sheldon (Judge)
Class: 55F Farmers Class - Hay
Description:

One truss of seed or meadow hay in a clear plastic bag, maximum 24” high x 12” wide (60cm x 30cm)

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 56F Farmers Class - Straw
Description:

One sheaf of quality straw in a clear plastic bag, maximum 24” high x 12” wide (60cm x 30cm)

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 57F Farmers Class - Photography (Farmers in Action)
Description:

A photograph of farmers in action. Photograph to measure no larger than 6” x 8” and be displayed on a mount

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 58F Farmers Class - Photography (Vintage Tractor)
Description:

A photograph of a vintage tractor with or without implements. Photo to measure no larger than 6” x 8” and be displayed on a mount

Entry Price: £1.00

Junior Section

Open to the under 15's
Horticulture
Mr David Lownds (Judge), Mrs Suzanne Sheldon (Judge)
Class: 59J Junior Class (flower arrangement)
Description:

A Garden Flower arrangement in an unusual container, ie wellington boot, shoe, cup & Saucer etc

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 60J Junior Class - Vegetable Animal
Description:

An animal made from any vegetable(s) or fruits(s) – you may use a mixture

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 61J Junior Class - Mini Garden
Description:

A mini garden in a tin/tray. Accessories may be used.

Entry Price: £1.00

School's Section

Open to all Schools
Horticulture
Mr David Lownds (Judge), Mrs Suzanne Sheldon (Judge)
Class: 62S School Class (poem)
Description:

A poem about farmers or agriculture. One A3 (max) exhibit per class with decorative borders. Must have name, age, class and school on the reverse.

Entry Price: £0.00
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    Event Summary
    • Location
      Dunwood Fields Showground,
      Leek Road,
      Endon,
      Stoke on Trent,
      Staffordshire,
      ST9 9AR
    • Entry Fee
      £0.00 - £2.00
    • Date
      Sat 25 July 2026 7am
    • Entries Close
      Sat 25 July 2026 11:59pm
    • Email
      suzsheldon@leekshow.org.uk
    • Phone
      07518074185

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