Show Categories

Browse the different categories to see what you can enter then download and complete an entry form. Please remember to read the notes for each category.

Class Number

Class

Number / other notes

1Onions3, trimmed or untrimmed, grown from either seeds or sets
2Runner beans5
3Shallots12
4Cucumbers3, with or without flowers attached
5Beet3, globe or long, any colour
6Longest runner bean
7French beans6
8Carrots3, globe or long, any colour
9MarrowsPair for table
10Potatoes4 of any one variety
11Ugliest vegetable
12Tomatoes6 fruits
13Heaviest pumpkin
14Tomatoes, unusual colour or shape3 fruits
15Leeks3, any variety, trimmed
16Parsnips3, any variety
17Peppers, sweet or chilli (hot)1 pot, single variety or mixed
18Corn3
19Vegetable not listed aboveOne variety

Notes for exhibitors

All vegetable categories: avoid splits, pest or disease damage. Ensure samples are evenly sized. Where applicable preserve 'bloom' (e.g. cabbage).

Carrots, Parsnips and Beetroot: remove soil and cut off tops leaving 7.5cm (3") leaf stalks.

Onions and Shallots: well-ripened bulbs not stained; avoid thick necks and over skinning; trim roots neatly to base plate.

Marrows: uniform in size, shape and colour.

Runner and French Beans: slender, straight, no outward sign of prominent seeds.

Potatoes: clean and unblemished.

Tomatoes: even-sized fruits, ripe but firm with calyces (stalks).

Peppers, hot (chilli) or sweet: fresh bright fruits with clear skins of a colour according to cultivar.

Note: based on RHS Horticultural Show Handbook ISBN O 906603 730

Class Number

Class

Number / other notes

20Cooking apples5
21Dessert apples5
22Fruit not listed aboveOne variety

Notes for exhibitors

All fruit categories: with stalk and bloom preserved (unpolished).

Note: based on RHS Horticultural Show Handbook ISBN O 906603 730

Class Number

Class

Number / other notes

23Chrysanthemums3 sprays, any variety
24Garden flowersOne bunch
25Roses in a vase3, single variety or mixed
26Flowers from corm, bulb or rhizome3 stems, e.g. gladiolus or dahlia
27Dahlias in a container3, any variety
28Pot plant in flower
29Cut sunflower in a container1

Class Number

Class

Number / other notes

30Blue PlanetArrangement of flowers and/or foliage in a container.
23cm x 23cm x 23 cm.
31Secret GardenArrangement using only flowers of contrasting colour, shape and texture.
46cm x 46cm, height unrestricted.
32All That JazzArrangement of flowers and/or foliage.
46cm x 46cm, height unrestricted.
33Simply GreenArrangement using 5 to 7 flowers of one single colour, plus foliage.
46cm x 46cm height unrestricted.
34HerbsArrangement of up to 5 herbs in a trug or basket.

PLEASE NOTE AN IMPORTANT RULE CHANGE:

The use of Oasis or similar non-biodegradable floral foam is not permitted. Please use moss or other biodegradable / natural materials. This is in line with RHS guidelines.

Class Number

Class

Number / other notes

35Victoria sandwichUse recipe provided
36Tray bake5 pieces
37Savoury tart with shortcrust pastryUse pastry recipe provided
38Cheese sconesUse recipe provided and display best 5
39Biscuits5 of one variety
40Vegan bakeLabel with name/date of produce
41Hand-formed breadIncludes classic artisan and flatbread
42Cake containing vegetable(s)Label with name/date of produce
43Jar of homemade jamLabel with name/date of produce
44Jar of homemade marmaladeLabel with name/date of produce
45Jar of homemade chutneyLabel with name/date of produce

Notes for exhibitors

All baking categories: Exhibitors must provide a cling film or plastic covering for all baked items; this must not impede sampling by the judges.

Class Number

Class

Number / other notes

46Item of needlework40cm x 30cm max folded; will be unfolded for judging
47Hand knitted or crocheted item
48Bug house
49Painting in any medium45cm x 35cm max
50A painted pebble
51Any other handicraft

Class Number

Class

Number / other notes

52Nature
53People
54View
55Photograph with caption
56Photograph for next year’s show publicityTo be judged by members of the show committee

Notes for exhibitors

This category is for AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS only.

All photography classes: Single photographs; max size A4 (21cm x 30cm); all photographs must be taken by exhibitor; one photograph per entry

Class Number

Class

Number / other notes

57Sculpture for the garden
58Bunting

Notes for exhibitors

These categories are not eligible for prize money.

Class Number

Class

Number / other notes

7 years and under
59‘Ugly Bug’ made from fruit and/or vegetables
60Painting or drawing
61Decorated digestive biscuit(s)5 max, cover with clingfilm
62Photograph taken by exhibitor
63Grow your own cress-head
8 to 10 years inclusive
64Painting or drawing “My Free Time”
65Decorated cupcakes5, cover with clingfilm
66Photograph taken by exhibitor
67Miniature garden in any container40cm x 25cm max
68‘Ugly Bug’ made from edible ingredients
11 to 15 years inclusive
69Signature bakeOne large cake or 5 pieces if traybake, biscuits, cupcakes etc, cover with clingfilm
70Decorated egg(s)6 max
71Photograph taken by exhibitor
72Painting or drawing
73Miniature landscape40cm x 25cm max
Under 18 years collaborative category
74Art with natureGroup category; winner receives Old Milverton Women’s Institute Trophy

Notes for exhibitors

Ages of children and young adults must by shown on entry forms; age limits for classes are for age on day of Show; under 18 year-olds can also enter any category within the adult section of the Show free of charge.