BELLINGER RIVER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Inc.
BELLINGEN SHOW 2024
Saturday 4
th
& Sunday 5
th
May
"A sustainable, inclusive community event which reflects the past,
celebrates the present and looks to the future"
GATES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Saturday 4
th
May, 8am - 4pm
Sunday 5
th
May, 8am - 3pm
IN APPRECIATION
The Bellinger River Agricultural Society would like to thank all sponsors, trophy donors,
advertisers, stewards, judges, announcers, volunteers
and the many unnamed persons or businesses who helped with organising
and running the 2024 Bellingen Show.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
We acknowledge the land and waters of Gumbaynggirr country where we live and work.
We respect the people, their culture, and Elders past, present and emerging.
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Pavilion Schedule 2024
CONTACT INFORMATION, ADMISSION, OFFICE HOURS etc
02
INFORMATION FOR PAVILION ENTRIES
04
PAVILION SECTIONS & CLASSES
01
Home Fermented Produce
02
Farm Produce
03
Fruit
04
Cookery
05
Jams, Jellies & Preserves
06
Flowers & Floral Art
07
Pot Plants
08
Handicrafts
09
Beading
10
Children School Age & Under
11
Patchwork
12
Embroidery & Sewing
13
Crochet & Knitting
14
Home Brew
15
Photography
ENTRY FORM
IMPORTANT PAVILION & PHOTOGRAPHY DATES
20 Apr
Saturday
PAVILION & PHOTOGRAPHY Entries open Online
Go to https://showday.online/show/bellingen
29 Apr
Monday
Bellingen Show Office opens for PAVILION & PHOTOGRAPHY
Entries & delivery of Exhibits.
Refer Page 3 for opening hours
30 Apr
Tuesday
PHOTOGRAPHY Online Entries close – at midnight
01 May
Wednesday
PAVILION Online Entries close - at midnight
PHOTOGRAPHY Entries & delivery of Exhibits close at the
Bellingen Show Office 4pm
02 May
Thursday
PAVILION Entries & delivery of Exhibits CLOSE at the Bellingen
Show Office 6:00 pm
03 May
Friday
PAVILION ENTRIES CLOSED - Perishable Pavilion Exhibits ONLY
can be delivered up to 9:30 am. Providing they have been
entered by 6pm on Thursday 02 May.
Note: Pavilion Judging commences at 9:45am
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THE BELLINGER RIVER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Inc.
(ABN: 19 818 287 965)
PRESIDENT Susan Lumsdaine 0414 355 248
SECRETARY Tali Krieger 0498 483 915
TREASURER Lani Carmody 0407 269 885
Postal Address: PO Box 149, BELLINGEN 2454 NSW
Email: secretary@bellingenshow.com.au
Website: www.bellingenshow.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBellingenShow
SECTION MANAGERS FOR THE 2024 BELLINGEN SHOW
CHIEF PAVILION STEWARD
Kae Anforth
0413 870 441
CHIEF HORSE STEWARD
Elaine Leader
0428 388 594
CHIEF CATTLE STEWARD
Brett Weick
0448 679 697
BAR
Gillian Anderson
0419 124 368
EJ MANTOVA ART PRIZE
Barb Edols
0411 253 340
ENTERTAINMENT
Secretary
0498 483 915
FUN RUN
Secretary
0498 483 915
GATE
Linda Villy
0427 581 831
HORSE STABLING
Cheryl Balcomb
0413 472 125
MONGREL DOGS
Dianne Jacobus
0410 266 165
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Rick Maunder
0407 764 853
PARTNER CARRYING COMPETITION
Terry Wilkins
0417 436 438
PHOTOGRAPHY
Chief Pavilion Steward
POULTRY
Peter Paff
0428 140 752
PUBLICITY - SOCIAL MEDIA
Melissa Taylor
0466 632 558
- MARKETING & PUBLICATIONS
Rachael Hetherington
0432 018 190
RING MASTER
Elaine Leader
0428 388 594
SITE PLANNER
Tricia Helyar
0401 639 962
SPONSORSHIP
Terry Cleary
0418 609 835
TRADE
Karen Wilson
0408 200 296
VOLUNTEERS
Lydia Bezeruk
0411 278 239
WOODCHOP
Michael McPhail
0429 151 558
YOUNG FARMER CHALLENGE
Terry Wilkins
0417 436 438
BELLINGEN SHOW ADMISSION
Admission Tickets for the Bellingen Show will be available for purchase online through the Show
website from 16 March. This is the preferred method for gate ticket sales and tickets purchased
online will be discounted to encourage use of this facility.
Ticket sales will be available at the gate for those patrons who have not purchased a ticket online.
Tickets can also be purchased from the Secretary’s Office at the Showground on Wednesdays from
1pm to 4pm commencing 20 March, and between 9am & 4pm, Monday - Friday Show week - 29 April
to 03 May. Refer following page for Admission Ticket prices.
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2024 SHOW ADMISSION TICKET PRICES
DAY PASS
ONLINE
AT GATE
Family (2 adults & up to 4 school age children)
35.00
50.00
Adult
14.00
20.00
Children school age (under 6 years - free)
7.00
10.00
Pension & Seniors Card holders
7.00
10.00
WEEKEND PASS (2 DAY)
ONLINE
AT GATE
Family (2 adults & up to 4 school age children)
56.00
65.00
Adults
22.00
30.00
Children school age (under 6 years - free)
12.00
15.00
Pension & Seniors Card holders
12.00
15.00
2024 SHOW OFFICE OPENING HOURS
SHOW OFFICE – Bellingen Showground, Black Street, Bellingen
Refer Page 1 for IMPORTANT Pavilion & Photography Closing Dates
PRE-SHOW WEEK
Collection of Entry Forms
General Enquiries
Wednesdays
from
14 February
1:00pm
to
4:00pm
Collection of Entry Forms
General Enquiries
Purchase of Online Admission Tickets
Wednesdays
from
20 March
1:00pm
to
4:00pm
SHOW WEEK
General Enquiries,
Pavilion Entries & Delivery of Exhibits
Photography Entries & Delivery of Exhibits
Purchase of Online Admission Tickets
Monday
29 April &
Tuesday
30 April
9:00am
to
4:00pm
General Enquiries,
Pavilion Entries & Delivery of Exhibits
PHOTOGRAPHY Entries & Exhibit deliveries CLOSE
Purchase of Online Admission Tickets
Wednesday
01 May
9:00am
to
6:00pm
General Enquiries
PAVILION Entries & Exhibit deliveries CLOSE
Purchase of Online Admission Tickets
Thursday
02 May
9:00am
to
6:00pm
PAVILION ENTRIES CLOSED
Delivery of PERISHABLE EXHIBITS ONLY
Friday
03 May
8:30am
to
9:30am
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CLASS & EVENT ENTRY FORMS, & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
• Horse Ring Events & Showjumping - see separate Horse Schedule
• Beef Cattle - see separate Cattle Schedule
• Poultry - see separate Poultry Schedule
• Woodchop, Mongrel Dogs, Fun Run & all other special events - see the Bellingen Show Program
and the Bellingen Show website
• EJ Mantova Memorial Art Prize – Entry Form and Conditions of Entry available on Show website.
• All Other Sections – See the General Entry Form on the Bellingen Show website.
All Show Schedules and Entry Forms are available on the Show website
(www.bellingenshow.com.au).
RULES & CONDITIONS, & APPEALS
ALL ENTRIES & MATTERS CONNECTED WITH THE SHOW ARE SUBJECT TO THE RULES &
CONDITIONS OF THE BELLINGER RIVER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Inc.
Competitors, by entering, agree to abide by any decision of the Committee in regard to
entries and agree to compete/exhibit at their own risk and to indemnify and keep
indemnified the Society, its Trustees, Committee & Members against all claims, suits, actions,
or demands which may be brought against it in respect of any injuries or other loss sustained
by such competitor or otherwise in the course of competing/exhibiting in any event/s and/or
class/es and agree to exonerate the Bellinger River Agricultural Society Inc., its Trustees,
Committee & Members from all responsibility and from all loss or injury whatsoever whether
from alleged negligence or otherwise. Parents/Guardians are required to sign on behalf of
competitors under 18 years of age.
APPEALS COMMITTEE
The Appeals Committee will consist of the President and the Chief Steward of whichever
Section the appeal originates. The plaintiff must lodge an appeal with the Chief Steward of
the Section concerned within 30 minutes of the completion of the class judging being
notified. The appeal must be in writing and accompanied by $50, which will be refunded by
the Secretary if the appeal is upheld.
SHOW PROGRAM 2024
A free, full colour Bellingen Show Program that highlights our valued
Show Sponsors, and contains stories and background about Show
people, your favourite Show events and an up to date events
program.
Available in early April 2024
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PAVILION ENTRIES 2024
There are two ways to enter your Exhibits in the Pavilion - either online via our entry portal, or in
person by attending the Bellingen Show Office during show week.
Please refer below for instructions.
PAVILION CLASSES ENTRY FEE: Adults $2.00 per entry - Children $1.00 per entry
MAXIMUM OF THREE (3) ENTRIES PER PERSON IN EACH CLASS
PAVILION ENTRIES - ONLINE
ONLINE ENTRIES OPEN SATURDAY 20 APRIL
& CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY 01 MAY 2024
1. We suggest that you download a copy of the 2024 Pavilion Entry Form from the
Bellingen Show website (www.bellingenshow.com.au) and note down your relevant
Class Numbers before proceeding. You should also take note of any special conditions
relating to each Class – for example size, number of items, etc. You might also like to
print a copy of these instructions for future reference.
2. Then proceed to : https://showday.online/show/bellingen
3. You will be required to create an account if you do not already have one.
4. Follow the prompts to place your entries and proceed to the payment screen.
5. Your Entries will not be accepted until you have completed the payment process.
6. Once your Entries have been accepted, you will receive an automatically generated
confirmation email within 24 hours. Please read the email carefully.
7. You will need to collect your Exhibit Cards from the Bellingen Show Office either in
advance, or at the time you deliver your entry.
8. Email [email protected] if you have any queries about entering online.
9. Refer to page 3 in this Schedule for the Bellingen Show Office opening hours, and
collection of Exhibit Cards and Delivery of Exhibits.
PAVILION ENTRIES - IN PERSON AT THE BELLINGEN SHOW OFFICE
1. All Entries must be accompanied by a completed Entry Form and the relevant Entry Fees
2. Entry Forms can be downloaded from the Bellingen Show website:
www.bellingenshow.com.au or by picking one up from the Bellingen Show Office.
3. Please refer to page 3 of this schedule for the Bellingen Show Office opening hours
for the lodgement of Entries, collection of Exhibit Cards and Delivery of Exhibits.
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITS
PLEASE NOTE the following specific requirements relating to PHOTOGRAPHY (Section 15)
• IMPORTANT: Exhibits must be ENTERED & RECEIVED at the Show Office by 4pm Wednesday 01 May
• The Show Office is open between 9am and 4pm from 29 April to 01 May for Entries & deliveries
• Mail Entries should be sent to PO Box 149, Bellingen 2454 – please include return postage stamps
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PAVILION EXHIBITS
1. Non-Perishable Pavilion Exhibits will be accepted with your Entry Form from 9:00am Monday
29 April until 6:00pm Thursday 02 May 2024.
2. PERISHABLE EXHIBITS ONLY will be accepted up to 9:30am on Friday 03 May. However,
your Entry Form must be lodged by 6:00pm Thursday 02 May.
3. PLEASE NOTE: The Pavilion doors will be closed at 9:45am on Friday 03 May when judging
will commence. LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
PRIZES & PRIZE COLLECTION
1. Prize money is shown at the beginning of each section in this schedule and, where
appropriate, against specific classes. Note if there is only one entrant/exhibit in a
class it does not automatically mean a 1
st
prize will be awarded. Exhibits are judged
and prizes awarded accordingly.
2. Individual prizes over $20 will be paid into the winner's bank account.
3. Prize money collection (with exhibit card or ID) is from the Secretary’s Office from
11am Saturday 04 May to 5pm on Sunday 05 May.
4. EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE: Prize money not collected by 4pm on Monday 06 May
2024 will be deemed as forfeited and revert to Society funds.
COLLECTION OF EXHIBITS
1. Collection of exhibits from the Pavilion is from 3:30pm to 5pm on Sunday 05 May.
2. The Pavilion will close at 2.45pm on Sunday 05 May to allow Stewards to prepare
exhibits for collection after 3.30pm.
3. If exhibitors are unable to pick up exhibits by 5.00pm on Sunday 05 May, prior
arrangements must be made with the Chief Pavilion Steward or the Show Secretary.
MOST SUCCESSFUL COMPETITOR IN THE PAVILION
The Pavilion is the heart and soul of the Bellingen Show. The Pavilion displays are the
essence of a traditional agricultural show and provide entrants of all ages from across
the community with the opportunity to showcase their skills in a wide range of
traditional activities. The Bellingen Show Schedule lists over 350 Pavilion classes you can
enter covering areas as diverse as fruit and vegetable growing, cookery, needlework,
sewing, beading, photography, and many more.
The winner of this award will be the person who accumulates the most points for prizes won
across all the pavilion classes. Points will be awarded as follows:
First Prize 3 points; Second Prize 2 points; Special Prizes (e.g.: Champion Fruit) 1 point
The Most Successful Exhibitor in the Pavilion will win a cash prize of $200
Sponsored by the Bellinger River Agricultural Society
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SECTION 01 - HOME FERMENTED
OPEN SECTION
ENTRY FEE: $2 must be paid with entry
PRIZES: 1st $5, 2nd $3, unless otherwise stated
PRESENTATION
• All exhibits must be in screw top jars or bottles
• Bottles in each class are to contain not less than 375 ml
• Jars in each class are to contain not less than 250 gms
• Bottles and jars to be clean and without stickers or commercial lids.
• Label all exhibits with the contents correctly – DO NOT include your name.
Class 101 Sauerkraut - traditional
Class 102 Sauerkraut - flavoured
Class 103 Kimchi
Class 104 Kombucha - traditional
Class 105 Kombucha - flavoured
Class 106 Milk Kefir
Class 107 Water Kefir
Class 108 Fermented Vegetable - any vegetable
Champion Exhibit - Home Fermented Produce - $10, Certificate & Ribbon
Most Successful Exhibitor - Home Fermented Produce – Certificate
SECTION 02 FARM PRODUCE
Farm Produce is sponsored by Seed Savers
All organic & chemical free Classes are sponsored by Kombu Wholefoods
OPEN SECTION - FOR CHILDREN SCHOOL AGE & UNDER ENTRIES go to SECTION 10
ENTRY FEE: $2, must be paid with entry
PRIZES: 1st $5, 2nd $3, unless otherwise specified
Note: Collections must be distinct from class exhibits & all exhibits to be in a sound marketable condition.
Class 201 Single Yolk Chicken Eggs - 1 dozen
Class 202 Extracted Honey – Dark - 1 Bottle
Class 203 Extracted Honey – Light - 1 Bottle
Class 204 Tomatoes - Any colour -3
Class 205 Herbs - Minimum 3 varieties - bunch
Class 206 Chokoes - 3 pieces
Class 207 Spring Onions - Bunch
Class 208 Garlic - 3 knobs
Class 209 Chillies - Minimum 3 varieties - collection
Class 210 Rhubarb - 4 stalks
Class 211 Collection of Vegetables - Box or Basket
Class 212 Sweet Potatoes – White 1 Kg
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Class 213 Sweet Potatoes – Red 1 Kg
Class 214 Pumpkin – Jap - 1 whole
Class 215 Pumpkin - QLD Blue - 1 whole
Class 216 Pumpkin - Any Variety - 1 whole
Class 217 Gramma - Horse Collar - 1 whole
Class 218 Gramma - Any Variety - 1 whole
Class 219 Pumpkin – Largest - 1 whole
Class 220 Best Chemical Free Grown Vegetable - 1 whole
Class 221 Best Cert Organic/Biodynamic Grown Vegetable - 1 whole
Exhibitor must supply Organic Certificate with their entry
Class 222 Ginger/Galangal/Turmeric Rhizome - Maximum 20cm long
Class 223 Vegetable - Any Variety - Any variety not mentioned
Champion Vegetable
Certificate - Ribbon & Book
Most Successful Exhibitor
Farm Produce - Certificate & Seed Packs
SECTION 03 FRUIT
Fruit is sponsored by Seed Savers
All organic & chemical free Classes are sponsored by Kombu Wholefoods
OPEN SECTION - FOR CHILDREN SCHOOL AGE & UNDER ENTRIES go to SECTION 10
ENTRY FEE: $2, must be paid with entry
PRIZES: 1st $5, 2nd $3, unless otherwise stated
Class 301 Oranges – Navel - 3 pieces
Class 302 Lemons – Eureka - 3 pieces
Class 303 Lemons – Meyer - 3 pieces
Class 304 Grapefruit - Any variety - 2 pieces
Class 305 Mandarins - Any variety - 3 pieces
Class 306 Limes - Any variety - 3 pieces
Class 307 Passionfruit- Any variety - 3 pieces
Class 308 Pecan Nuts - 500g gm
Class 309 Macadamia Nuts - 500 gm
Class 310 Rosellas - 12 pieces
Class 311 Tropical Fruit - Any variety
Class 312 Fruit Locally Grown - Any variety- to be named
Class 313 Collection of Fruit - 1 of each variety
Class 314 Best Chemical Free Grown Fruit - 1 piece
Class 315 Best Certified Organic/Biodynamically Grown Fruit - 1 piece
Exhibitor must supply Organic Certificate with their entry
Champion Fruit
Certificate, Ribbon & Book
Most Successful Exhibitor Fruit
Certificate & Seed Packs
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SECTION 04 COOKERY
Cookery is sponsored by AgShows NSW & Kaye Barr
OPEN SECTION - FOR CHILDREN SCHOOL AGE & UNDER ENTRIES go to SECTION 10
ENTRY FEE: $2, must be paid with entry
PRIZES: 1st $5, 2nd $3, unless otherwise stated
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, EXHIBITS ARE TO BE PLACED ON A FOIL COVERED HARD CARD
MEASURING 20CM X 20CM SQUARE – NO PLATES
Collections must be distinct from Class Exhibits. Judges may cut exhibits.
Ring tins are not to be used unless specified. No rack marks.
ALL EXHIBITS WILL BE PLACED IN A GLASS DISPLAY CASE
HINTS & TIPS FOR CAKE MAKING
• Please read your schedule very carefully. Some classes may have particular entry requirements.
• Judges look for many things when they are judging such as well-cooked entries, shape,
presentation, preparation of fruits, baking (golden in colour outside, top and bottom), general
appearance and presentation and most importantly, flavour.
• Use plain icing not frosting
• Judges really enjoy an entry when it looks good, smells good, cuts well and tastes marvellous.
• Points will be lost for burnt cakes, cakes with rack marks, under-cooked and soggy cakes, badly
prepared and irregular distribution of fruits, and tunnels or bubbles in the cake.
Class 401 Plain Scones - 6 pieces
Class 402 Sultana Scones - 6 pieces
Class 403 Pumpkin Scones -6 pieces
Class 404 Jam Drops - 6 pieces
Class 405 Cornflake Biscuits - 6 pieces
Class 406 Shortbread Biscuits - 6 pieces
Class 407 Butterfly Patty Cakes- Filled with Mock Cream, 6 pieces - NO paper cases
Class 408 Iced Slice - 6 pieces - any variety
Class 409 Gluten Free Orange Cake - Uniced
Class 410 Plain Sponge Sandwich - Cake must be uniced and filled with jam
Class 411 Carrot Cake - Cake must be uniced
Class 412 Plain Butter Cake - Cake must be uniced
Class 413 Banana Cake - Cake must be uniced
Class 414 Date Loaf - Loaf must be uniced
Class 415 Chocolate Cake - Only top to be iced
Class 416 Rich Fruit Cake - $25 Prize
For entry into the AgShows NSW Rich Fruit Competition see COMPULSORY recipe following.
Class 417 Boiled Fruit Cake
Class 418 Special Occasion Cake - Formal occasion cake eg: wedding, birthday
Class 419 Cake - Any Variety
Class 420 Gluten Free Banana Loaf – Uniced See COMPULSORY recipe on following page.
Champion Exhibit - Cookery - $10
Certificate & Ribbon
Most Successful Exhibitor – Cookery
Certificate
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AgShows NSW Competition
RICH FRUIT COMPETITION
The following recipe is COMPULSORY for all entrants – Section 4 – Class 416
INGREDIENTS:
250g sultanas
250 g chopped raisins
250 g currants
125 g chopped mixed peel
90 g chopped red glace cherries
90 g chopped blanched almonds
1/3 cup sherry or brandy
250 g plain flour
60 g self-raising flour
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
250g butter
250g soft brown sugar
½ teaspoon lemon essence OR finely grated lemon rind
½ teaspoon almond essence
½ teaspoon vanilla essence
4 large eggs.
RECOMMENDED METHOD:
• Mix together all the fruits and nuts and sprinkle with the sherry or brandy.
• Cover and leave for at least 1 hour, but preferably overnight.
• Sift together the flours and spices
• Cream together the butter and sugar with the essences.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then alternately add the fruit and flour
mixtures. Mix thoroughly. The mixture should be stiff enough to support a wooden spoon.
• Place the mixture into a prepared square 20cm x 20cm (8” x 8”) tin and bake in a slow oven
for approximately 3 ½ - 4 hours. Allow the cake to cool in the tin.
Note 1: To ensure uniformity and depending upon the size it is suggested the raisins be snipped into 2 or 3
pieces, cherries into 4-6 pieces and almonds crosswise into 3-4 pieces.
Note 2: The height of the cake should not exceed 5.7cm (57mm)
AgShows NSW - Competition Information
OPTIONAL: In order to compete in the Group Final of the Agricultural Society of NSW competition, the
winner will be required to bake a second “Rich Fruit Cake”. The fourteen winners at Group level will
each receive a cash prize of $50, and are required to bake a third “Rich Fruit Cake” for the Final judging
at the Royal Easter Show where the winner will receive a cash prize of $100.00.
Full competition details can be found at:
https://www.agshowsnsw.org.au/competitions/other-competitions
GLUTEN FREE BANANA LOAF
The following recipe is COMPULSORY for all entrants in Section 4 – Class 420
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups gluten free self-raising flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 ripe well mashed bananas
125g butter, melted and cooled
2 lightly beaten eggs
1/4 cup of milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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METHOD:
• Preheat oven to moderate, 180C
• Grease and line a 10cm x 20 cm loaf pan
• Sift flour and cinnamon together into a mixing bowl
• Stir in sugar
• In a large jug, combine banana, butter, eggs, milk and vanilla
• Using a wooden spoon, lightly mix banana mixture into flour mixture until just combined.
• Pour into pan, smoothing top
• Bake 40-45 minutes until cooked
• Cool in pan for five minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool completely
SECTION 05 JAMS-JELLIES-PRESERVES
Jams, Jellies & Preserves is sponsored by Eve Stone
OPEN SECTION - FOR CHILDREN SCHOOL AGE & UNDER ENTRIES go to SECTION 10
ENTRY FEE: $2, must be paid with entry
PRIZES: 1st $5, 2nd $3, unless otherwise stated
POINTS FOR JAM MAKING
• Appearance of the Jam: the colour of the jam, jelly or conserve should be bright. Jellies are to be
clear without any trace of cloudiness, jams and jellies must be fresh.
• Condition of Jam: Jelly or Conserve: Consistency should be firm but not over stiff.
• Flavour: This is the most important thing. If tough skins are used this may cost you points.
PRESENTATION
• All exhibits other than preserves must be in screw top jars. Where the exhibitor has entered an
exhibit in the wrong class, the Chief Steward shall have the power to rectify the error.
• Check jams BEFORE entering to make sure there is no mould present. Insufficiently boiled jam will
be watery and mould will form no matter how well a jar is sealed.
• Fill jars almost to the top. Leave very little space between lid and jam. Seal tightly to exclude air.
• Jars in each class are to contain not less than 250 gms of jam.
• Jars to be clean and without stickers or commercial lids.
• Label all exhibits correctly – DO NOT include your name.
Bottled Preserves - Open
Class 501 Preserved Fruit or Vegetable - Any variety
Bottled Jellies - Open
Class 502 Guava Jelly
Class 503 Lilli Pilli Jelly
Class 504 Jelly - Any Variety
Bottled Jams - Open
Class 505 Plum Jam
Class 506 Fig Jam
Class 507 Blueberry Jam
Class 508 Australian Native Fruit Jam-Any Variety (Rosella,Davidson Plum,Kakadu Plum,Riberry etc)
Class 509 Tomato & Passionfruit Jam
Class 510 Apricot Jam
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Class 511 Jam - Any Variety
Class 512 Passionfruit Butter
Class 513 Lemon Butter
Marmalade - Open
Class 515 Grapefruit Marmalade
Class 516 Sweet Orange Marmalade
Class 517 Citrus Marmalade-Any Variety
Pickles, Chutneys, Preserved Vegetables-Open
Class 518 Chutney - Tomato
Class 519 Chutney - Any Variety
Class 520 Pickles - Green Tomato
Class 521 Pickles - Mixed
Class 522 Pickles - Choko
Class 523 Pickles - Any Variety
Class 524 Relish - Any Variety
Class 525 Pickled Vegetables in brine
Sauces - Open
Class 527 Tomato Sauce
Class 528 Savoury Sauce
Class 529 Sweet Sauce
Class 530 Chilli Sauce
Class 531 Any Variety Sauce, Syrup or Cordial - Cordial to be made up in a bottle 375 ml or larger
Champion Exhibit-Jams & Jellies Classes 501-517 - $10
Certificate & Ribbon
Champion Exhibit-Pickles,Chutneys & Preserved Veg Classes 518 -531 - $10
Certificate & Ribbon
Most Successful Exhibitor-Jams,Jellies,Preserves Classes 501-531
Certificate
SECTION 06 FLOWERS-FLORAL ART
Flowers & Floral Art is sponsored by Poppy & Rose,
Bellingen Vet Hospital & The Bellinger River Agricultural Society
OPEN SECTION - FOR CHILDREN SCHOOL AGE & UNDER ENTRIES go to SECTION 10
ENTRY FEE: $2, must be paid with entry
PRIZES: 1st $5, 2nd $3, unless otherwise stated
• All flowers must be grown by the exhibitor - purchased flowers may NOT be entered.
• Exhibits should be staged with care so as to show the flowers to best advantage.
• Exhibitors should arrange exhibits in approved manner to facilitate effective judging
• Any embellishments may be used for Floral Art.
• Cut flower stems to be no longer than 70cm
• "NND" means that they may all be the same or mixed colours
• "Collection" means 6 flowers or blooms.
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Flowers - Open
Class 601 Dark Rose - Hybrid Tea
Class 602 Light Rose - Hybrid Tea
Class 603 Floribunda Rose - 1 cut
Class 604 Heritage Roses - NND - 3 Stems
Class 605 Gerbera - Any Variety - 1 cut
Class 606 Strelitzia - 1 cut
Class 607 Crucifix Orchid - 1 cut
Class 608 Azalea - 1 cut
Class 609 Salvia - 1 cut
Class 610 Orchid - Bloom or spike
Class 611 Camellia – Red 1 bloom
Class 612 Camellia – Pink 1 bloom
Class 613 Camellia – White 1 bloom
Class 614 Camellia - Any Variety 1 bloom
Class 615 Pentas 1 cut
Class 616 Lily - Any Variety 1 cut
Class 617 Grevillea 3 cuts
Class 618 Chrysanthemum 1 cut
Class 619 Flower - Best Perfumed 1 cut
Class 620 Most Unusual Flower
Class 621 Flower - Any Variety 1 bloom or cut
Class 622 Collection of Garden Flowers - 1 cut of each
Class 623 Collection of White Flowers - 1 bloom/ spray of each
Class 624 Collection of Natives - 6 distinct cuts
Champion Flower of Show
$50 Voucher, Certificate & Ribbon
Floral Art - Open
Class 628 Christmas Arrangement
Class 629 Arrangement of Foliage
Class 630 Arrangement for Dinner Table
Class 631 Arrangement in a Basket
Class 632 Busy Homemaker Arrangement
Class 633 Floral Display by Community Organisation - $100 (60 cm wide x 50 cm high)
Champion Exhibit Floral Art
$25 Voucher, Certificate & Ribbon
Floral Display by a Community Organisation - $100
Sponsored by Bellinger River Agricultural Society
Most Successful Exhibitor - Flowers & Floral Art
$25 Voucher, Certificate & Ribbon
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SECTION 07 POT PLANTS
Pot Plants is sponsored by Del Slattery
OPEN SECTION - FOR CHILDREN SCHOOL AGE & UNDER ENTRIES go to SECTION 10
ENTRY FEE: $2, must be paid with entry
PRIZES: 1st $5, 2nd $3, unless otherwise stated
Class 701 Indoor plant - Grown in pot or container
Class 702 Flowering Orchid - Grown in pot or container
Class 703 Flowering Zygocactus - (Christmas cactus) - Grown in pot or container
Class 704 Container of cacti - Grown in pot or container
Class 705 Bromeliad - Grown in pot or container
Class 706 Imaginative use of plants & containers
Class 707 Flowering plant - Grown in pot or container - any variety
Class 708 Bonsai
Class 709 Foliage plant - Grown in pot or container - any variety
Class 710 Container of succulents
Class 711 Rare or unusual plant - Grown in pot or container
Champion Pot Plant - $20
Certificate & Ribbon
Most Successful Exhibitor - Pot Plants
Certificate
People's Choice Award - Pot Plants - $25
Certificate
SECTION 08 HANDICRAFTS
OPEN SECTION - FOR CHILDREN SCHOOL AGE & UNDER ENTRIES go to SECTION 10
ENTRY FEE: $2 must be paid with entry
PRIZES: 1st $5, 2nd $3, unless otherwise stated
Note: All entries must be the bona fide work of exhibitor
NO LARGE OR WALL MOUNTED ARTICLES PLEASE - Refer to Class for size restrictions
Class 801 Hand Woven/Loomed Article - Fabric or Bag - Maximum size 1 metre x 1 metre
Class 802 Felted Article
Class 803 Soft Toy - Suitable for Child
Class 804 Ceramic or Pottery Article
Class 805 Wall Hanging - Maximum 1 metre x 1 metre
Class 806 Decorative Christmas Article
Class 807 Any article of Craft - 80+ - Made by Person 80 Years or Over
Class 808 Article Made for Less Than $10
Class 809 Picture -Any Medium - Maximum size A3 including frame if applicable
Class 810 Paper Collage - Maximum size A3 including frame if applicable
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Class 811 Scrapbooking - Single page or double page
Class 812 Article Featuring Dolls
Class 813 Greeting Card - Any medium - maximum 4 exhibits
Class 814 Novelty Pin Cushion
Class 815 Bookmark - Not embroidered
Class 816 Paper Tole
Class 817 Eco-Naturally Dyed Garment - No artificial dyes
Class 818 Article Featuring Pre-loved Buttons - Size 45 x 45 cm
Class 819 Hand Carving, Stone or Wood
Class 820 Mosaic - Maximum size 35cm x 25cm
Class 821 Basketry & Fibre Art - Small Basket, Coiled Basket, Fibre Art - Maximum size A3 cubed
Class 822 Cloth Doll
Class 823 Textile Art
Class 824 Silk Screened Print - Maximum size A3 including frame if applicable
Class 825 Article Not Mentioned
Champion Article - Handicrafts - $10
Certificate & Ribbon
Most Successful Exhibitor - Handicrafts
Certificate
SECTION 09 BEADING
OPEN SECTION - FOR CHILDREN SCHOOL AGE & UNDER ENTRIES go to SECTION 10
ENTRY FEE: $2, must be paid with entry
PRIZES: 1st $5, 2nd $3, unless otherwise stated
Note: All entries must be the bona fide work of exhibitor.
Class 901 Bead Weaving or Embroidery
Class 902 Stringing - Beads strung on wire, nylon, thread, etc.
Class 903 Item including Beads
Made by the entrant eg: precious metal, clay, polymer clay, lampwork
Class 904 Bracelet
Class 905 Earrings
Class 906 Any Other Article
Champion Exhibit - Beading - $10
Certificate & Ribbon
Most Successful Exhibitor - Beading
Certificate
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SECTION 10 CHILDREN – School Age & Under
Kae Anforth, Kaye Barr, Ruth Harvey, Violet Preston, Yvonne TysonCWA Raleigh/Repton,
Bellingen CWA, Gleniffer Craft Group, The Bellinger River District Rose & Garden Club
J & R Cheers, Kombu Wholefoods & Weave Bellingen
ENTRY FEE: $1, must be paid with entry
PRIZES: 1st $3, 2nd $2, unless otherwise stated
Note: All entries must be the bona fide work of exhibitor.
Age must be shown on entry form, as age will be taken into account by judges.
CHAMPION RIBBONS TO BE AWARDED AT THE JUDGE'S DISCRETION
MAXIMUM SIZE OF ALL ARTWORKS NO MORE THAN A3 AND UNFRAMED
Art & Craft-High School ( Junior 7,8,9)(Senior 10,11.12)
Class 1001 Article Textile - Junior
Class 1002 Article Textile - Senior
Class 1003 Article Industrial Art-Junior - Metal or Woodwork - $10 Prize
Class 1004 Article Industrial Art-Senior - Metal or Woodwork - $10 Prize
Class 1005 Article Mixed Medium-Junior - Maximum size A3,no frame
Class 1006 Article Mixed Medium-Senior - Maximum size A3,no frame
Class 1007 Drawing Paint - Junior - Maximum size A3, no frame
Class 1008 Drawing Charcoal – Junior - Maximum size A3, no frame
Class 1009 Drawing Lead/Colour Pencil-Junior - Maximum size A3, no frame
Class 1010 Drawing Paint – Senior - Maximum size A3, no frame
Class 1011 Drawing Charcoal – Senior - Maximum size A3, no frame
Class 1012 Drawing Lead/Colour Pencil-Senior - Maximum size A3, no frame
Class 1013 Drawing-other mixed medium-Junior - Maximum size A3 - no frame
Class 1014 Drawing-other mixed medium-Senior - Maximum size A3, no frame
Class 1015 Bag of any medium – Junior - Any medium
Class 1016 Bag of any medium – Senior - Any medium
Class 1017 Macrame Project - Junior
Class 1018 Macrame Project - Senior
Class 1019 Any other article - Junior
Class 1020 Any other article – Senior
Champion Exhibit-Art & Craft High School - Certificate & Ribbon - awarded at Judge's discretion
Art & Craft-Primary – Stages 2 & 3
Class 1022 Drawing-Lead/Charcoal pencil - Maximum A3, no frame
Class 1023 Drawing-Colour Pencil - Maximum. size A3, no frame
Class 1024 Drawing-Crayon - Maximum size A3, no frame
Class 1025 Drawing-Texta Colour - Maximum size A3, no frame
Class 1026 Drawing or Painting - Any Medium - Maximum size A4, no frame
Class 1027 Painting - Maximum size A3, no frame
Class 1028 Collage - Maximum size A3, no frame
Class 1029 Any Other Article
Champion Exhibit-Art & Craft Primary School - Certificate & Ribbon - awarded at Judge's discretion
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Art & Craft-Infants – Stage 1 (Kindergarten & 1
st
Class)
Class 1030 Craft Item - Any Medium - Maximum size A4
Class 1031 Drawing - Any Medium - Maximum size A3, no frame
Class 1032 Painting - Maximum size A3, no frame
Class 1033 Collage - Any Medium - Maximum size A3, no frame
Class 1034 Any other Article
Champion Exhibit-Art & Craft Infant School - Certificate & Ribbon - awarded at Judge's discretion
Art & Craft-Pre-School
Class 1035 Drawing - Any Medium - Maximum size A3, no frame
Class 1036 Painting - Maximum size A3, no frame
Class 1037 Any Item of Craft
Champion Exhibit Art & Craft Pre-School - Certificate & Ribbon - awarded at Judge's discretion
Most Successful Exhibitor-Art & Craft Children - $10 - Classes 1001 - 1037 Certificate
Lego-Children
Class 1038 Lego Creation – Primary - Maximum size A3
Class 1039 Small Article-Primary - Built to Lego box instructions maximum A4
Class 1040 Lego Creation – Infants - Maximum size A4
Class 1041 Small Article – Infant - Built to Lego box instructions maximum size A4
Class 1042 Lego Creation - Pre School - Maximum size A4
Champion Exhibit - Lego Children - Certificate & Ribbon
Gumboots- 10 Years&Under
Class 1044 Single Decorated Gumboot – Child10 Years & Under - Any medium
Champion Exhibit - Gumboots Children - Certificate & Ribbon
Farm Produce-Children
Class 1045 Lettuce - 1 whole
Class 1046 Chokos - 1 whole
Class 1047 Parsley - 1 bunch
Class 1048 Single Yolk Chicken Eggs - Chicken - 1 dozen
Class 1049 Pumpkin – Jap - 1 whole
Class 1050 Pumpkin - Any Variety - 1 whole
Class 1051 Vegetable-Any variety not mentioned
Class 1052 Decorated Vegetable
Class 1053 Chemical Free Vegetable
Champion Vegetable - Children - $5 - Certificate & Ribbon
Most Successful Exhibitor - Farm Produce Children - $20 - Certificate
Fruit-Children
Class 1055 Oranges – Navel - 3 pieces
Class 1056 Lemons - Any Variety - 3 pieces
Class 1057 Mandarins - Any Variety - 3 pieces
Class 1058 Limes - Any Variety - 3 pieces
Class 1059 Passionfruit - Any Variety - 3 pieces
Class 1060 Pecan Nuts - 200 gm
Class 1061 Tropical Fruit - Any Variety
Class 1062 Fruit -Any other variety
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Class 1063 Decorated Fruit
Class 1064 Chemical Free Fruit
Champion Fruit - Children - $5 - Certificate & Ribbon
Most Successful Exhibitor - Fruit Children - $20 - Certificate
Cookery-High School (Junior 7,8,9)(Senior 10,11,12)
Class 1066 Cupcakes-Iced Show Colours - 3 pieces - NOT in patty cases
Class 1067 Anzac Biscuits - $5 First - 3 pieces
Class 1068 Jam Drops - 3 pieces
Class 1069 Cake Any other variety - $5 First
Champion Exhibit - Cookery High School - $10 - Certificate & Ribbon
Most Successful Exhibitor - Cookery High School - $10 - Certificate
Encouragement Award - Cookery High School - Certificate
Special Award - Cookery High School - $10 - Certificate
Cookery-Primary School – Stages 2 & 3
Class 1070 Anzac Biscuits- 3 pieces - $5 First
Class 1071 Choc Chip Biscuits - 3 cookies
Class 1072 Cornflake Biscuits - 3 biscuits
Class 1073 Cupcakes Novelty Iced - 3 cupcakes - NOT in patty cases
Class 1074 Jam Drops - 3 jam drops
Class 1075 Packet Cake Any Variety - $5 First
Champion Exhibit-Cookery Primary School - $10 - Certificate & Ribbon
Most Successful Exhibitor-Cookery Primary School - $10 - Certificate
Encouragement Award-Cookery Primary School - Certificate
Special Award-Cookery Primary School - $10 - Certificate
Cookery-Infant & Pre-School – Stage 1 (Kindergarten & 1
st
Class)
Class 1076 Gingerbread Person - 1 Gingerbread Person - decorated with Icing
Class 1077 Chocolate Crackles - 3 items
Class 1078 Arrowroot Biscuits - 3 biscuits - decorated with Icing
Champion Exhibit-Cookery Infant & Pre School - Certificate & Ribbon
Most Successful Exhibitor-Cookery Infant & Pre School - Certificate
Encouragement Award-Cookery Infant & Pre School - Certificate
Special Award - Cookery Infant & Pre School - $5 - Certificate
Jams & Preserves-Children
POINTS FOR JAM MAKING
• Appearance of the Jam: the colour of the jam, jelly or conserve should be bright. Jellies are to be
clear without any trace of cloudiness, jams and jellies must be fresh.
• Condition of Jam: Jelly or Conserve: Consistency should be firm but not over stiff.
• Flavour: This is the most important thing. If tough skins are used this may cost you points.
PRESENTATION
• All exhibits other than preserves must be in screw top jars. Where the exhibitor has entered an
exhibit in the wrong class, the Chief Steward shall have the power to rectify the error.
• Check jams BEFORE entering to make sure there is no mould present. Insufficiently boiled jam will
be watery and mould will form no matter how well a jar is sealed.
• Fill jars almost to the top. Leave very little space between lid and jam. Seal tightly to exclude air.
• Jars in each class are to contain not less than 250 gms of jam.
• Jars to be clean and without stickers or commercial lids.
• Label all exhibits correctly – DO NOT include your name.
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Class 1079 Jam - Any variety
Class 1080 Chutney or Pickles - Any variety
Champion Exhibit Jams & Preserves-Children - Certificate & Ribbon
Most Success Exhibitor Jams & Preserves-Children - Certificate
Encouragement Award Jams & Preserves-Children - Certificate
Flowers & Floral Art-Children
Note: All flowers must be grown by exhibitor. Exhibits should be staged with care so as to show the flowers
to best advantage. Exhibitors should arrange exhibits in approved manner so that judging may be carried
out effectively. Any embellishments may be used for Floral Art.
Class 1081 Floral Arrangement by High School Student - Any variety
Class 1082 Floral Arrangement-Primary - Any variety
Class 1083 Floral Arrangement-Infants - Any variety - Bowl Arrangement
Champion Exhibit Flowers & Floral Art - Children - $15, Certificate & Ribbon
Most Successful Exhibitor - Flowers & Floral Art Children - $25 Certificate
Pot Plants-Children – (Junior 7,8,9)(Senior 10,11,12)
Class 1084 Plant in a container grown by a High School Student
Class 1085 Plant in a container grown by a Primary School Student
Champion Exhibit Pot Plants-Children - Certificate & Ribbon
Most Successful Exhibitor-Pot Plants Children - $25 - Certificate
Beading-Children
Class 1086 Beading-High School - Any article
Class 1087 Beading-Primary School - Any article
Class 1088 Beading-Infant & Pre-School - Any article
Champion Exhibit Beading-Children - $10 - Certificate & Ribbon
Most Successful Exhibitor Beading - Children - $10 - Certificate
Needlework & Sewing-Children
• Work must not be entered which has won a prize in a previous Bellingen Show.
• All competitive exhibits must be unwashed and unworn.
• Please state age of child on the Entry Form
Class 1094 Article of Embroidery
Class 1095 Garment - Machine Sewn
Class 1096 Garment made from recycled product
Class 1097 Any Article not previously mentioned
Champion Exhibit Needlework & Sewing-Children - Certificate & Ribbon
Most Successful Exhibitor-Needlework & Sewing Children - $10 - Certificate
Crochet & Knitting-Children
Note: All articles MUST be new/unwashed and unworn.
Class 1098 Knitting or Crochet-High School - Any article
Class 1099 Knitting or Crochet-Primary School - Any article
Champion Exhibit Crochet & Knitting – Children
$20 Voucher, Certificate, Ribbon
Most Successful Exhibitor Crochet & Knitting-Children
$20 Voucher, Certificate
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SECTION 11 PATCHWORK
Patchwork is sponsored by Cabas Drapery
OPEN SECTION - FOR CHILDREN SCHOOL AGE & UNDER ENTRIES go to SECTION 10
ENTRY FEE: $2, must be paid with entry
PRIZES: 1st $5, 2nd $3, unless otherwise stated
• The quilt must be the maker's own work, including piecing, quilting and binding if entered under
one name.
• Entries must not have won a prize at a previous Bellingen Show.
• Work must be recognizable as quilts and must be made primarily of layers of fabric and wadding
held together by stitches distributed throughout the quilt.
• All competitive exhibits must be unwashed and unworn
Class 1101 Quilt - Hand Pieced - Predominantly Hand Pieced
Class 1102 Quilt - Machine Sewn - Predominantly Machine Sewn, hand quilted
Class 1103 Quilted Bag
Class 1104 Quilt - Mixed Techniques
Class 1105 Quilt - Child's Room - Suitable for Child's Room
Class 1106 Small Quilt or Wall Hanging - Maximum size 1 metre x 1 metre - edge to edge
To be eligible for the Special AgShows Competition. Must be hand and/or machine pieced or quilted.
Full AgShows conditions: https://www.agshowsnsw.org.au/competitions/other-competitions
Class 1107 Quilt – Applique - Any variety
Class 1108 Quilt - Art
Class 1109 Quilt - by Entrant - Quilt top and quilting to be done by entrant
Class 1110 Quilt-Machine/Commercial - Top Machine Sewn by Entrant, commercial machine quilted
Class 1111 Quilt - Mixed Techniques - Top by Entrant, commercial machine quilted
Class 1112 Table Runner - Quilted
Class 1113 Patchwork - Any variety
Class 1114 Any Article – Novice - Made by Novice - First time entry
Class 1115 Any Patchwork article not mentioned
Champion Exhibit – Patchwork - $30 Voucher, Certificate & Ribbon
Most Successful Exhibitor – Patchwork - $30 Voucher, Certificate
SECTION 12 EMBROIDERY & SEWING
Embroidery & Sewing is sponsored by Urunga Craft Group
OPEN SECTION - FOR CHILDREN SCHOOL AGE & UNDER ENTRIES go to SECTION 10
ENTRY FEE: $2, must be paid with entry
PRIZES: 1st $5, 2nd $3, unless otherwise stated
• All exhibits must be the bona fide work of the exhibitor.
• Work must not be entered which has won a prize in a previous Bellingen Show.
• All competitive exhibits must be unwashed and unworn.
• Maximum size A3 including frame if applicable
Class 1201 Surface Embroidery - Crewel, Jacobean, Threadpainting, Goldwork, Candlewicking etc
Class 1202 Raised Embroidery - Stumpwork, Brazilian etc
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Class 1203 Threadwork - Cross-Stitch, Needlepoint, Tapestry, Hardanger
Class 1204 Applique - Machine & Hand
Class 1205 Lacemaking - Bobbin Lace, Tatting etc
Class 1206 Smocking - Any article
Class 1207 Machine Embroidery - Computerised, free stitched etc
Class 1208 Garment or Wearable Art
Class 1209 Cushion Cover - Maximum size 47 x 47 cm. Filled to edges.
Class 1210 Any other article
Champion Article-Embroidery & Sewing - $10
Certificate & Ribbon
Most Successful Exhibitor - Embroidery & Sewing - $20
Certificate
SECTION 13 CROCHET & KNITTING
Crochet & Knitting is sponsored by Mary Moody, Cabas Drapery & Weave Bellingen
OPEN SECTION - FOR CHILDREN SCHOOL AGE & UNDER ENTRIES go to SECTION 10
ENTRY FEE: $2, must be paid with entry
PRIZES: 1st $5, 2nd $3, unless otherwise stated
Note: All articles MUST be new/unwashed and unworn.
Crochet Section
Class 1301 Medallion Crochet - Any article
Class 1302 Face Washer or Hand Towel - Crochet edge
Class 1303 Crochet Baby Cardigan - Jumper or jacket
Class 1304 Crochet Baby's Rug - 1.5 metres x 1.5 metres maximum
Class 1305 Coat Hanger
Class 1306 Shawl or Wrap - Peoples Choice Award
Class 1307 Crochet Tea Cosy
Class 1308 Crochet Toy or Novelty
Class 1309 Crochet Rug - 1.5 metres x 1.5 metres maximum
Class 1310 Crochet Item - any item - Any article not previously mentioned
Champion Article – Crochet - $30 Voucher, Certificate & Ribbon
Most Successful Exhibitor – Crochet - $30 Voucher, Certificate
People’s Choice Crochet-Shawl or Wrap - $10 - Certificate
Knitting Section
Class 1313 Baby Cardigan/Jumper/Jacket
Class 1314 Adult Jumper or Cardigan
Class 1315 Child Jumper or Cardigan
Class 1316 Adult Vest/Sleeveless Pullover
Class 1317 Beanie/Hat /Cap-Any medium
Class 1318 Knitted Scarf
Class 1319 Knitted Toy or Novelty - Peoples Choice Award
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Class 1320 Hand Knitted Rug - Must be all knitted- maximum size 1.5m x 1.5m
Class 1321 Knitted Socks and Slippers
Class 1322 Coat Hanger
Class 1323 Hot Water Bottle Cover
Class 1324 Knitted Baby Booties
Class 1325 Tea Cosy - Knitted Only
Class 1326 Knitted Item - any item - Any article not previously mentioned
Champion Article – Knitting - $30 Voucher, Certificate & Ribbon
Most Successful Exhibitor – Knitting - $30 Voucher, Certificate & Ribbon
People's Choice Knitting - Knitted Toy/Novelty - $10 - Certificate
SECTION 14 HOME BREW
ENTRY FEE: $2, must be paid with entry
PRIZES: 1st $5, 2nd $3, unless otherwise stated
EXHIBITS: 2 Bottles to be entered (one for judging and one for display).
Please ensure name of brewer is not on label.
Class 1401 Lager
Class 1402 Pale & Amber Ales
Class 1403 Stout & Porters
Class 1404 Open - Any style not covered by 1401-1403
Class 1405 Cider & Perry
Class 1406 Ginger Beer
Class 1407 Mead
Champion Exhibit - Home Brew – Beer - Certificate & Ribbon
Most Successful Exhibitor - Home Brew - Certificate
Best Designed Label - Home Brew - Certificate
Most Successful Exhibitor - Pavilion - $200 - Sponsored by the Bellinger River Agricultural Society
SHOW PROGRAM 2024
A free, full colour Bellingen Show Program that highlights our valued
Show Sponsors, and contains stories and background about Show
people, your favourite Show events and an up to date events program.
Available in early April 2024
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SECTION 15 – PHOTOGRAPHY
Amateur Photographers only
Photography is sponsored by Colin Kildey, Anne MacGee, Raven & Honey,
Openhomeonline & Camp Creative
GENERAL INFORMATION
• IMPORTANT: Exhibits must be entered and received at the Show Office by 4pm Wednesday 01 May
The Show Office is open between 9am and 4pm from 29 April to 01 May for Entries & deliveries
Mail Entries should be sent to PO Box 149, Bellingen 2454 – please include return postage stamps
• Entry Fee: Open Classes $2 per exhibit, Children’s Classes $1 per exhibit.
• Prizes: All classes 1
st
$30, 2
nd
$20
• Entry is limited to a TOTAL of 4 photographs per exhibitor.
• Exhibits can be collected from 3:30 – 5pm on Sunday of show
EXHIBIT INFORMATION
• IMPORTANT – must not exceed - Print size A4 30 x 20 cm (12" x 8"); Mount size 35 x 25 cm (14" x 10")
• Photographs must NOT have been entered in a previous Bellingen Show.
• Each entry may compete in only one class.
• No more than two entries in each class.
• Entries MUST be mounted ON MATTE BOARD OR ON HARD CARD and have owners name, address,
class number and image title on the back of the image.
• All photographs must be the work of the exhibitor.
• Oversize prints or mounts will NOT be accepted.
• Return postage must accompany postal entries.
• All reasonable care is taken with exhibits but no responsibility will be taken for any loss or damage.
PHOTOGRAPHY - OPEN
Class 1501 Colour Print – Any Subject
Class 1502 Monochrome Print – Black & White Any Subject
Class 1503 Raven & Honey Memorial Award for Pet Photography – Black & White or Colour
Class 1504 The Anne MacGee Award for Human Portraiture – Black & White or Colour
Class 1505 Harmony with Nature - **NEW**
We invite photographers to showcase images that reflect the interconnectedness of
agriculture, the environment and community, highlighting the beauty of sustainable living
and responsible resource management.
Note: this Class is open to both Adults & Children - Entry Fee $2
Champion Print - Photography Open - $50 - Ribbon, Certificate
Most Successful Exhibitor - Photography Open - $20 – Certificate
PHOTOGRAPY – SCHOOL AGE & UNDER
Class 1506 Colour Print – Any Subject
Class 1507 Mononochrome Print – Black & White Any Subject
Class 1508 Raven & Honey Memorial Award for Pet Photography – Black & White or Colour
Class 1509 The Anne MacGee Award for Human Portraiture – Black & White or Colour
Champion Print-Photography Children - $50 - Ribbon, Certificate
Most Successful Exhibitor-Photography Children - Camp Creative Scholarship
People's Choice Award - Photography - $50 Certificate
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THE BELLINGER RIVER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INC.
ABN 19 818 287 965
BELLINGEN SHOW 2024
Saturday 4
th
& Sunday 5
th
May, 2024
PAVILION EXHIBITOR’S ENTRY FORM
A listing of all Pavilion Sections and Classes along with contact information and closing dates can be found in the
Pavilion Schedule and on the Bellingen Show website at www.bellingenshow.com.au.
Entry Notes
All entry forms must be signed and accompanied by the entry fee of $2 Adult or $1 Child
Entries will not be accepted after the advertised closing dates. Entries limited to 3 per entrant per Class
PHOTOGRAPHY Entries close at the Bellingen Show Office at 6:00 pm on Wednesday 01 May
PAVILION Entries close at the Bellingen Show Office at 6:00 pm on Thursday 02 May
Exhibitor’s Name: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Email Address: …………………………………………………………………………. Phone: …………………………………………………………….
Section No.
Class No.
Description of Exhibit & Age of Exhibitor (if a child)
Entry Fee $
e.g. 10
6
Bottled plum jam
2.00
Total entry fees enclosed
$
I agree to abide by all decisions of the Committee in regard to exhibits I enter, and the Rules & Regulations of the Bellinger
River Agricultural Society Inc. I will not hold the Society responsible for any loss or damage to these exhibits through accident,
wrongful delivery or any other cause.
Signed: …………………………………………………………………………. Date: ……………………………………………………………….
Show Website
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