Agriculture
Colouring In Competition 2024 - COMING SOON
- Steward: LEANNE VANDERSMAN
- Judge: STACI STANLEY
Special Awards
The Kevin Hickey Trophy will be awarded for the Most Outstanding Senior Agriculture Exhibit - Sponsored by Jo Hersey MLA Member for Katherine, $50 plus Trophy.
Most Outstanding Junior Agriculture Exhibit - Sponsored by E.E Muir & Sons, $50 plus Ribbon
Rules
Due to seasonal uncertainties, late nominations will be accepted. However all nominations must be received by 12.30pm Thursday 20th July 2023, if you wish to submit a nomination on or before 20th July please call the office on 08 8972 1746 and we will assist you to complete your nomination or complete the nomination online through your account.
SECTION RULES
- The following rules apply in addition to the Regulations.
- All Agriculture entries must be delivered to the Agriculture Pavilion between 10am and 12.30pm on Thursday of Show week (20th July 2023.)
- Displays of more than one item are to be creative in a display box, basket, or on a paper bag/plate.
- Leafy Asian Vegetables to be presented in a water vessel.
- Herbs to be presented in a water vessel or pot.
- Collection of vegetables - max size 1m x 1m in box or basket.
- Vegie Garden in a tub are to be vegetable plants or herbs growing in a tub or pot. This must be easily moved by one person.
- Giant Pumpkin must be over 25 kg to qualify for prize money.
- Bird Scare (& Scarecrows) Class Rules
- Exhibits to be made of durable material must withstand being moved about.
- All items such as boots/hats/props must be securely fastened to the Bird Scare.
- No paper, cardboard, or fiberglass feed bags allowed.
- Exhibit must be able to sit/stand on it’s own.
- A Bird Scare designed to stand must be attached to a star picket to be provided by the entrant.
- A description of how the Bird Scare works may be included.
