Show Rules

You may enter as many classes as you wish, but with a maximum of two entries per class. 

Paper entry forms must be submitted by 5pm on the Wednesday before the show.  Online entries can be submitted up to 5 pm on the Thursday before the show.  We won't accept late entries.

Adult entry fees  -  50p per class.  Children's entry fees - 20p per class.

All exhibits must be the exhibitor’s own work, except:

• pot plants, which must have been in the exhibitor’s possession for at least three months

• classes 41-47 and class 74 for which floral material may be purchased.  

• eggs must be from the exhibitor’s own hens.

No adult help is allowed for juniors over five years of age.

If insufficient entries are received in a class by the entry deadline, the class may be cancelled.

Points are awarded at the judge's discretion and their decision is final.  

Points are awarded as follows: 1st place - 3 points; 2nd place - 2 points; and 3rd place - 1 point. In the event of a tie, the exhibitor with the most Firsts will win the cup.

The first prize in any class may be withheld if there are no more than three entries or at the judge’s discretion.

Trophies will be presented at 4 pm: exhibits may be removed only after the trophy presentation at 4.30 pm.

Prizes

• For all sections: First - £2, Second - £1, Third – 50p.  

• For Class 15 only : First - £15, Second - £10, Third - £5.00.

Any cash prizes uncollected by 5 pm on the day of the show will be donated to charity or put towards show running costs.

With the exception of the Hanley Show Children's Cup, which can be won outright, cups may be held by the winner for twelve months and must be returned to the committee in good, clean condition at least three weeks before the show.  Any damage must be notified to the committee in time for it to be repaired for the next recipient. 

Any complaint should be made to a committee member before 3 pm on show day.

The committee, while exercising reasonable care, will not be responsible for the loss of, or damage to, any entry or other personal property at the show.