Event Date
1st Aug to 2nd Aug 2024

Fun With Flowers

The competition where all the flowers, foliage, accessories and containers are provided for you to make an arrangement on a given theme. You must be in the tent promptly at 5.30pm on Thursday 1 August 2024 for classes 1001 and 1002 and 6.30pm for classes 1003, 1004 and 1005 ready to start making your arrangement. All you need to bring is your imagination. Don't worry if you have not arranged flowers before: stewards will be available to help.
IMPORTANT: Please make sure that you are ready in the tent promptly at the time specified above as competitors will all start their arrangements together.
Entries may be limited to a maximum of 8 entries in each class in the order in which they are received. Please note that some entrants might be asked to move to another class depending on numbers.
The County Flowers Cup will be awarded to the best exhibit in classes 1001 to 1005. 2023 winner: Keira Hollow.
Start At, 01/08/2024 18:30
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To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Class: 1001 Fun With Flowers - SACK RACE 7 years and under.

Description:

Fun With Flowers - SACK RACE 7 years and under.


Price: £0.00
Class: 1002 Fun With Flowers - ROLL THE DICE, 9 years and under.

Description:

Fun With Flowers - ROLL THE DICE, 9 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1003 Fun With Flowers - EGG AND SPOON RACE. 11 years and under.

Description:

Fun With Flowers - EGG AND SPOON RACE. 11 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1004 Fun With Flowers - TOP HAT MAGIC. 13 years and under.

Description:

Fun With Flowers - TOP HAT MAGIC. 13 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1005 Fun With Flowers - HALF TIME REFRESHMENT 17 years and under.

Description:

Fun With Flowers - HALF TIME REFRESHMENT 17 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00

Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables

Making fun figures from fuit and veg, flower arrangements and herbs
Start At, 01/08/2024 13:00
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To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Class: 1006 An arrangement of FLOWERS and FOLIAGE on a FUN and GAMES theme. 17 years and under.

Description:

An arrangement of FLOWERS and FOLIAGE on a FUN and GAMES theme. Please try to use an alternative to floral foam as this is not bio-degradeable. Must be made up by the exhibitor in the marquee. 17 years and under. The LEN MEUX MEMORIAL TROPHY will be awarded to the winner of this class.
2023 winner: Lani Clarke.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1007 A COLLECTION OF HERBS. 17 years and under.

Description:

A COLLECTION OF HERBS. Display imaginatively with a FUN theme, a minimum of four kinds in water with labels. 17 years and under. May be brought ready assembled. THE MRS GAY PENNY CUP will be awarded for the best exhibit.
2023 winner: Lani Clarke.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1008 Grow three SUNFLOWERS and display imaginatively. 17 years and under.

Description:

Grow three SUNFLOWERS and display imaginatively. 17 years and under. May be brought ready assembled.
The BINDLEY TROPHY will be awarded to the best exhibit in classes 1008 to 1014. 2023 winner: Jacob Shopland.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1009 Grow CRESS in a recycled container. 11 years and under.

Description:

Grow CRESS in a recycled container. 11 years and under.
The BINDLEY TROPHY will be awarded to the best exhibit in classes 1008 to 1014. 2023 winner: Jacob Shopland.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1010 Make a COLLAGE of a CIRCUS. Size A3. 17 years and under

Description:

Make a COLLAGE of a CIRCUS. Size A3. 17 years and under
The BINDLEY TROPHY will be awarded to the best exhibit in classes 1008 to 1014. 2023 winner: Jacob Shopland.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1011 A CLOWN made predominantly from any natural plant material. 7 years and under

Description:

A CLOWN made predominantly from any natural plant material. Vegetables, fruit, seeds, nuts, etc. can be used. Some extra craft items can be used to enhance your exhibit. NOT to be painted. NO pasta. 7 years and under.
The BINDLEY TROPHY will be awarded to the best exhibit in classes 1008 to 1014. 2023 winner: Jacob Shopland.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1012 A TROPHY made predominantly from any natural plant material. 17 years and under

Description:

A TROPHY made predominantly from any natural plant material. Vegetables, fruit, seeds, nuts, etc. can be used. Some extra craft items can be used to enhance your exhibit. NOT to be painted. NO pasta. 17 years and under
May be brought ready assembled. The BINDLEY TROPHY will be awarded to the best exhibit in classes 1008 to 1014. 2023 winner: Jacob Shopland.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1013 A GARDEN on a PLATE with a SPORTING theme. 11 years and under.

Description:

A GARDEN on a PLATE with a SPORTING theme. Must be made up by the exhibitor in the marquee. 11 years and under.
The BINDLEY TROPHY will be awarded to the best exhibit in classes 1008 to 1014. 2023 winner: Jacob Shopland

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1014 Make a BUG HOUSE/HOTEL using any type of balls. 17 years and under.

Description:

Make a BUG HOUSE/HOTEL using any type of balls. 17 years and under.
The BINDLEY TROPHY will be awarded to the best exhibit in classes 1008 to 1014. 2023 winner: Jacob Shopland

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00

Pre-school children

Classes for those who have not yet started school.
The Pre-school Arts and Crafts trophy will be awarded to the best exhibit in these classes. 2023 winner: Hadleigh Lister
Start At, 01/08/2024 13:00
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To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Class: 1015 A HAPPY FACE on a PAPER PLATE using any art and craft materials.

Description:

A HAPPY FACE on a PAPER PLATE using any art and craft materials. Pre-school children only.
May be brought ready assembled.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1016 A FISH made from cardboard tubes.

Description:

A FISH made from cardboard tubes. Pre-school children only
May be brought ready assembled.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1017 A FINGER PAINTING of a SLIDE. Size A4. The exhibitor's name to be stated on the back.

Description:

A FINGER PAINTING of a SLIDE. Size A4. The exhibitor's name to be stated on the back. Pre-school children only
May be brought ready assembled.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00

Handwriting Competition

The handwriting competition. The verse below is to be copied in your best handwriting.

Playing tennis on the court, dressed all in white
Now out on the pitch, running with the ball,
Skittles in the alley, loud whoops and cheers.
All these games are great, how I love them all.

Snakes and ladders, draughts and chess,
Board games when it’s dark and cold;
Round the fire throwing the dice
Excitement and fun for young and old.

Fun games keeps you fit and strong
Keeps you moving and keeps you sound,
Fun and games is key for life,
By the fire or running around.
Start At, 01/08/2024 13:00
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To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Class: 1018 HANDWRITING. 7 Years and Under

Description:

HANDWRITING. The verse given above is to be written in pen or pencil on A5 paper. The exhibitor's name to be stated on the back. Your entry may be decorated.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1019 HANDWRITING. 11 years and under

Description:

HANDWRITING. The verse given above is to be written in pen on A5 paper. The exhibitor’s name to be stated on the back. Your entry may be decorated.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1020 HANDWRITING. 17 years and under

Description:

HANDWRITING. The verse given above is to be written in pen on A5 paper. The exhibitor’s name to be stated on the back. Your entry may be decorated.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00

Rainbows, Brownies, Beavers and Cubs

Start At, 01/08/2024 13:00
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To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Class: 1021 For Rainbows and Beavers only: Make a MASQUERADE MASK.

Description:

For Rainbows and Beavers only: Make a MASQUERADE MASK. This can be made at home individually and not necessarily within a Rainbow or Beaver pack. The CAREW FISHER CUP will be awarded to the winner of this class.
2023 winner: Lola Dehaan

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1022 For Brownies and Cubs only: Make a JESTER’S HAT from recycled materials and decorate attractively.

Description:

For Brownies and Cubs only: Make a JESTER’S HAT from recycled materials and decorate attractively. This can be made at home individually and not necessarily within a Brownie or Cub pack. The DOROTHY BOND BROWNIE TROPHY will be awarded to the winner of this class. 2023 winner: Rowan McCaffrey

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1023 For Guides and Scouts only: Make a SPORTS THEMED HAT from any material or craft items.

Description:

For Guides and Scouts only: Make a SPORTS THEMED HAT from any material or craft items. This can be made at home individually and not necessarily within a Scout or Guide pack.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00

Arts and Crafts

PPRIZE SHIELDS will be awarded for the best exhibit in the craft section, classes 1018 to 1042, in the age groups 8 years and under, 11 years and under and 17 years and under. 2023 winners: Willoughby Griffiths, Mary Farquhar, Beatrix Fox.
Start At, 01/08/2024 13:00
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To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Class: 1024 Make a model of a RACE TRACK. 17 years and under.

Description:

Make a model of a RACE TRACK. 17 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1025 Make a model of a RACE TRACK.17 years and under.

Description:

Make a model of a RACE TRACK.17 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1026 Make and decorate a PINATA. Maximum size 50 x 50 cm, height unlimited. 17 years and under.

Description:

Make and decorate a PINATA. Maximum size 50 x 50 cm, height unlimited. 17 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1027 Make a SET of SKITTLES. 11 years and under.

Description:

Make a SET of SKITTLES. 11 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1028 Compose and decorate your own POEM about MY FAVOURITE GAME. 11 years and under.

Description:

Compose and decorate your own POEM about MY FAVOURITE GAME. Computer NOT to be used. Size A4. The exhibitor's name to be stated on the back. 11 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1029 Make a POSTER to promote MY LOCAL PARK. 17 years and under.

Description:

Make a POSTER to promote MY LOCAL PARK. hand drawn or computer generated. Maximum size A3. The exhibitor's name to be stated on the back. 17 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1030 Make a POSTER to promote a NEW COMPUTER GAME HERO. Computer only and size A4. 17 years and under.

Description:

Make a POSTER to promote a NEW COMPUTER GAME HERO. Computer only and size A4. The exhibitor's name to be stated on the back. 17 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1031 A collage of a PLAY PARK. Maximum size A3. 11 years and under.

Description:

A collage of a PLAY PARK. Maximum size A3. 11 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1032 PAINT a PEBBLE. TREE themed. 7 years and under.

Description:

PAINT a PEBBLE with a FUN theme. 7 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1033 PAINT a PEBBLE with a GAMES theme. 11 years and under.

Description:

PAINT a PEBBLE with a GAMES theme. 11 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1034 Make a HELTER-SKELTER model. 11 years and under.

Description:

Make a HELTER-SKELTER model. 11 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1035 Make a MEDAL for a sport in the OLYMPIC GAMES. Minimum diameter 30 cm. 11 years and under.

Description:

Make a MEDAL for a sport in the OLYMPIC GAMES. Minimum diameter 30 cm. 11 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1036 Make a SOMERSET THEMED board game. Maximum size A3. 17 years and under.

Description:

Make a SOMERSET THEMED board game. Maximum size A3. 17 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1037 UPCYCLE SOME CLOTHING into a SPORTS MASCOT. 17 years and under.

Description:

UPCYCLE SOME CLOTHING into a SPORTS MASCOT. State on a label what the original clothing was. 17 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1038 Make a FRIENDSHIP BRACELET. 17 years and under.

Description:

Make a FRIENDSHIP BRACELET. 17 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1039 Make a PUPPET. 17 years and under.

Description:

Make a PUPPET. 17 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1040 Make a FUN DREAMCATCHER. 17 years and under.

Description:

Make a FUN DREAMCATCHER. Will hang up in the marquee. 17 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1041 Make some CHEERLEADER POM-POMS 17 years and under.

Description:

Make some CHEERLEADER POM-POMS 17 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1042 A painting of a SUMMER BEACH SCENE. Maximum size A3. 17 years and under.

Description:

A painting of a SUMMER BEACH SCENE. Maximum size A3. 17 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00

Young People's Cookery

The COOKERY CUP will be awarded for the best exhibit in the cookery classes. 2023 winner: Beatrix Fox
Start At, 01/08/2024 13:00
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Ms Jan Middleton (Judge), Ms Zoe Walters (Judge)
Class: 1043 JUNIOR MASTER BAKER. Make a QUICHE and 5 MINI CAKES. 17 years and under.

Description:

JUNIOR MASTER BAKER.
Make a QUICHE and 5 MINI CAKES of your choice suitable for a PICNIC. Display together attractively and cover using clear plastic wrap. Accessories may be used to enhance the display. 17 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1044 Make a CLOWNS FACE on a shop bought PIZZA BASE. 7 years and under.

Description:

Make a CLOWNS FACE on a shop bought PIZZA BASE and display on a plate covered with clear plastic wrap. 7 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1045 Make and decorate 5 CUP CAKES on an OLYMPIC THEME. 11 years and under.

Description:

Make and decorate 5 CUP CAKES on an OLYMPIC THEME. Display on a plate and cover with clear plastic wrap. 11 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1046 Make any SPONGE CAKE decorated on a FUN and GAMES theme. 17 years and under.

Description:

Make any SPONGE CAKE decorated on a FUN and GAMES theme. Display on a plate covered with clear plastic wrap.17 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00

Young People's Photography

Presentation forms an integral part of the judging for these classes. Photographs must be mounted on stiff A5 (21cm x 15cm) card. The photographs should be smaller than A5 and firmly stuck to the mount.
The Antique Village will present a special prize for the best photograph in classes 1047 to 1050. 2023 winner: Chloe Wilson
Start At, 01/08/2024 13:00
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To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Class: 1047 BALLOON(S). 11 years and under.

Description:

A photograph, BALLOON(S). The exhibitor's name to be stated on the back. 11 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1048 A photograph, PARTY TIME. 11 years and under.

Description:

A photograph, PARTY TIME. The exhibitor's name to be stated on the back. 11 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1049 A photograph, CAUGHT in ACTION. 17 years and under.

Description:

A photograph, CAUGHT in ACTION. The exhibitor's name to be stated on the back. 17 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1050 A photograph, FUN and GAMES. 17 years and under.

Description:

A photograph, FUN and GAMES. The exhibitor's name to be stated on the back. 17 years and under.

Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4 and 3rd - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 1051 TFS YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR. OPEN category. 17 years and under.

Description:

TAUNTON FLOWER SHOW YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR.
This class is based on the division 7 photographic challenge class (class 708) and is designed to encourage a high standard of photography. Pictures will be judged on artistic skill, technical ability and good presentation. The photograph must be firmly mounted on stiff card. The card mount MUST be A4 size. The photograph can be any size you wish within the mount to achieve the best artistic effect.
It is an OPEN category. The photograph may be of any subject you like. The exhibitor's name to be stated on the back. 17 years and under.
The TAUNTON FLOWER SHOW YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR will be awarded to the winner of this class. 2023 winner: Lily Bisiker.

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £7 and 3rd - £5

Price: £0.00