Event Date
20th Aug 2023

Flower Show

Dahlia bloom sizes:
Medium - between 150mm & 200mm
Small - between 100mm & 150mm
Miniature - not exceeding 100mm

Special rules:
All vases, bottles, receptacles etc are to be supplied by exhibitors.
Arts & Crafts Marquee
Mr Stephen Herrington (Judge)
Class: 2000 Dahlias

Description:

ball, miniature and/or small, 1 vase 3 blooms

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2001 Dahlias

Description:

cactus and/or semi cactus, small and/or miniature, 1 vase, 3 blooms

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2002 Perfect for Pollinators

Description:

1 vase 3 blooms eg lavender,  single dahlia, cosmos

£10 Garden voucher for the winner

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

Price: £0.75
Class: 2003 Roses

Description:

3 blooms.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2004 Sweetpeas

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2005 Fuschia, in a pot, any type

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

Price: £0.75
Class: 2006 Trailing Geranium (Pelargonium) of any colour

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2007 Upright Geranium (Pelargonium) of any colour, potted

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2008 A vase of informally presented cottage flowers.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2009 Flowers, any single variety, 1 vase 3 blooms

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2010 3 dessert apples

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2011 3 potatoes

Description:

white

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2012 3 potatoes

Description:

coloured

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2013 3 carrots

Description:

with foliage

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2014 3 onions under 250g

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2015 3 onions over 250g

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2016 3 beetroot

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2017 6 runner beans

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2018 6 French beans

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2019 3 tomatoes

Description:

medium red

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2020 6 tomatoes

Description:

cherry of any colour of one type

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2021 3 tomatoes

Description:

any variety

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2022 3 different herbs in bunches, not in flower

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2023 3 leeks

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2024 3 matching courgettes flowers optional, not exceeding 15 cms

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2025 1 pair mini cucumbers

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2026 1 pair long cucumbers

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2027 Basket or tray of salad.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75

Flower Show - Novelty Classes

Arts & Crafts Marquee
Mr Stephen Herrington (Judge)
Class: 2028 Oversized vegetable

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2029 Plate of 5 chillies

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2030 3 different mini vegetables

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75

Floral Art

Arts & Crafts Marquee
Mrs Myra Cox (Judge), Mrs Kay Bennett (Judge)
Class: 2031 Flowers, any single variety, 1 vase of 3 blooms

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2032 The King's Coronation

Description:

an arrangement inspired by this special event. Flowers, foliage and accessories. Space allowed 68.5 cm

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2033 Wicker Basket

Description:

an arrangement of flowers and foliage in a basket. Space allowed 68.5 cm

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2034 Hand held posy

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2035 A petite arrangement

Description:

an arrangement in a wine glass, shell or a shoe, over 10 cm but under 23 cm in width, depth and height.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2036 A wrist corsage

Description:

to wear with a sleeveless dress for a wedding, summer ball or prom. Max size 15 cm.A Corsage

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75

Preserves

Special rules:
No advertising on jars or lids.
Jars to be approximately a standard clear 1lb size.
No kilner jars to be used.
Please note only 2 entries per exhibitor can be entered into any one class.
Each separate entry must be entered either online or on the entry form.
Arts & Crafts Marquee
Mrs Helen Dauncey (Judge), Mrs Debbie Harris (Judge)
Class: 2037 Jar of Raspberry Jam

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2038 Jar of Blackcurrant Jam

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2039 Jar of Jam any other variety

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2040 Jar of Marmalade – any variety

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2041 Jar of Fruit Jelly

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2042 Jar of Fruit Curd

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2043 Jar of Chutney - any variety. Must be over 3 months old

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2044 Homemade non-alcoholic drink

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2045 Homemade flavoured spirit

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75

Cookery

Special rules:
All cookery entries must be covered with cling film, cellophane or in a clear plastic bag.
Please note only 2 entries per exhibitor can be entered into any one class.
Each separate entry must be entered either online or on the entry form.
Arts & Crafts Marquee
Mrs Hilary Clark (Judge)
Class: 2046 Family fruit cake (square or round)

Description:

Follow recipe supplied in schedule

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2047 Victoria sandwich

Description:

(made using 3 eggs and equivalent weight of flour, fat and sugar) filling to be jam

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2048 Shortbread

Description:

Follow recipe supplied in schedule

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2049 5 pieces of flapjack

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2050 6 decorated cup cakes

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2051 A cake of choice to include a vegetable.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2052 Pineapple upside down cake

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2053 2 Savoury tartlets

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2054 5 sausage rolls

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2055 5 savoury scones

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2056 5 Plain or fruit scones

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2057 Bread of your choice hand made rolls or loaf.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75

Handicraft

Special rules:
All garments to be unworn and not entered at a previous Mid-Somerset Show.
Please note only 2 entries per exhibitor can be entered into any one class.
Each separate entry must be entered either online or on the entry form.
Arts & Crafts Marquee
Mrs Chris Jackson (Judge), Mrs Celia Clark (Judge)
Class: 2058 Baby mitts and hat set

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2059 Hand knitted garment for an adult

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2060 Hand knitted garment for a child

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2061 A knitted or crocheted baby blanket

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2062 Make something that includes a Pom Poms

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2063 Cross stitch: an article worked in silk or cotton.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2064 A quilt for a baby cot

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2065 Something that involves buttons

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2066 Upcycle: make something new from old

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2067 A cushion

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2068 Any sewn garment

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2069 Make a bookmark from any medium

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2070 Decorated glass

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2071 Handmade greeting card. Using any materials

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75

Art

Special rules:
Sizes of exhibits to be stated on entry form.
Where needed all should be corded for hanging.
All entries must be the work of the exhibitor.
All exhibits are not to have been entered at a previous Mid-Somerset Show.
Please note only 2 entries per exhibitor can be entered into any one class.
Each separate entry must be entered either online or on the entry form.
Arts & Crafts Marquee
Mrs Chrys Henning (Judge), Mrs Liz Gould (Judge)
Class: 2072 An original print - etching, lino etc.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2073 A picture in drawing media any subject

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2074 A picture in oils: any subject

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2075 A picture in acrylic: any subject

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2076 A picture in watercolours: any subject

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2077 A picture in mixed media or pastels: any subject.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2078 A picture in pastels and/or charcoal

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2079 A 2D Collage – not to exceed 30” by 22”

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2080 A 3 dimensional sculpture

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2081 The King's Coronation - An original verse (not exceeding 8 lines)

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2082 Pigs - an original limerick

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75

Photography

Special rules:
Each photograph must have been taken by the exhibitor and within the last year.
Each photograph must not have been entered before at the Mid-Somerset Show.
Each exhibitor cannot enter more than 2 photographs in each class.
All categories can be colour/black and white, film or digital, not exceeding 7 x 5 inches mounted on a piece of card not exceeding A5.
Each individual photograph must be entered either online or on the entry form.
Arts & Crafts Marquee
Mrs Rose Atkinson (Judge), Mr Adam Humphry (Judge)
Class: 2083 A country lane

Description:

Nothing more beautiful than the British countryside

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2084 Rooftops

Description:

You can see so much from up high

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2085 Stonework

Description:

Architecture makes many forms

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2086 Corners

Description:

Old or new a corner can hide many secrets

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2087 Seascape

Description:

Where the land and sea meet

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2088 At your feet

Description:

Do we notice where we walk

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2089 The Platinum Jubilee

Description:

A moment in history

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75
Class: 2090 Rusting away

Description:

Even discarded objects are beautiful

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.75

Special Educational Needs & Learning Difficulties

Please state age on entry form.
Arts & Crafts Marquee
Mrs Chrys Henning (Judge), Mrs Liz Gould (Judge)
Class: 2091 Handmade model from any medium eg: wood, lego, plasticine etc

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00
Class: 2092 Photograph of a animal

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00
Class: 2093 An upcycled item

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00
Class: 2094 A painting

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00

Flower Show - Children's Classes

Arts & Crafts Marquee
Mr Stephen Herrington (Judge)
Class: 2095 Perfect for Pollinators  1 bloom  loved by pollinators eg Lavender ,single dahlia ,cosmos

Description:

1 bloom  loved by pollinators eg Lavender ,single dahlia ,cosmos

£10 Garden voucher for the winner

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 2096 Grow a Cress Head

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00

Floral Art - Children's Classes

Arts & Crafts Marquee
Mrs Myra Cox (Judge), Mrs Kay Bennett (Judge)
Class: 2097 A flower arrangement in a jam jar

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 2098 Garden on a plate

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £3 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00

Photography - Children's classes

Special rules:
All categories can be colour or black and white, film or digital.
Exhibits must not exceed 18 x 13 cm and are to be mounted on a piece of card not exceeding A5.
No more than 2 entries per child per class.
Each photograph must be entered individually either online or on the entry form.
Arts & Crafts Marquee
Mrs Rose Atkinson (Judge), Mr Adam Humphry (Judge)
Class: 2099 Summer Strolls

Description:

What do you see during your walk?

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00
Class: 2100 Night Sky

Description:

Look up at night and take a picture of what you see

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00
Class: 2101 Black & White

Description:

Any subject in monochrome

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00
Class: 2102 Splash

Description:

Waterfalls and running taps there are so many ways to make a splash

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00

Cookery - Children's classes

Arts & Crafts Marquee
Mrs Hilary Clark (Judge)
Class: 2103 5 Cheese straws

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00
Class: 2104 6 chocolate crispy cakes

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00
Class: 2105 Create a pizza face

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00
Class: 2106 Decorated cake for the King

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00
Class: 2107 6 decorated cup cakes

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00

Handicraft - 7 and under on show day

Please state age on entry form.
Arts & Crafts Marquee
Mrs Chrys Henning (Judge), Mrs Liz Gould (Judge)
Class: 2108 A Coronation collage

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00
Class: 2109 An potato print

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00
Class: 2110 Piece of craft using wool

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00
Class: 2111 Something made from cardboard tubes

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00
Class: 2112 A model or models made from plasticine, play-doh, clay or salt dough

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00
Class: 2113 Handwriting competition

Description:

Poem supplied in schedule

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00

8 to 11 year olds - age on show day

Please state age on entry form.
Arts & Crafts Marquee
Mrs Chrys Henning (Judge), Mrs Liz Gould (Judge)
Class: 2114 Design a poster advertising the Show.

Description:

Max A4

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00
Class: 2115 " I used to be something else" (Any recycled article or articles)

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00
Class: 2116 An item of knitting, sewing or crochet

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00
Class: 2117 Handwriting competition

Description:

Poem supplied in schedule

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00

12 to 16 year olds - age on show day

Please state age on entry form.
Arts & Crafts Marquee
Mrs Chrys Henning (Judge), Mrs Liz Gould (Judge)
Class: 2118 "I used to be something else"

Description:

Recycling: make something new from something old

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00
Class: 2119 Any knitted or crochet item

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00
Class: 2120 Design a poster to advertise the Show.

Description:

Max A4

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00
Class: 2121 Make a doorstop

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00
Class: 2122 Handwriting competition

Description:

Poem supplied in schedule

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00

Open to anyone 16 and under

OPEN TO ANYONE 16 and UNDER
Arts & Crafts Marquee
Mrs Chrys Henning (Judge), Mrs Liz Gould (Judge)
Class: 2123 Design and create a party invitation

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00
Class: 2124 Word Art - CORONATION

Description:

It can be written, painted, drawn, printed, stitched, photographed or collage. Not to exceed 20 cm x 30 cm. Please include 'Coronation' in the piece of art

Prizes: 1st - £2, 2nd - £1.5 and 3rd - £1

Price: £0.00