2026 Exhibition Classes now published! Information below:

 

Each year we run a hugely fun and entertaining competition with many classes to take part in. Study the Divisions and their classes below and follow the simple instructions on how to enter.

 

 

Exhibition Entry 

ALL ENTRIES, no matter how many, ARE FREE.
Anyone in Seale, The Sands, and surrounding areas is very welcome to take part.

 

To enter any category, simply email to: Exhibits@sealeandsands.org with the following information:

 

YOUR NAME
YOUR PHONE NUMBER
YOUR ADDRESS

 

And then list the entries you want to submit.
One email with all your entries will be fine.

 

All emailed entries to be submitted by 12pm on Friday 3rd July 2026.

PLEASE NOTE, entries for the photographic competition (Division 5) must be submitted by 8pm Sunday 21st June.

Entry submissions must be placed within the Exhibition Tent by 11.30am, Saturday 4th July. The Exhibition Tent will be open from 9.30am.

Division & Class Schedule:

 

Division 1: Flower 

Classes:

1. Rose - Large flowered (hybrid tea type) 1 stem

 2. Rose - Cluster flowered (floribunda/rambler type) 1 stem

 3. Sweet peas - 3 stems mixed colour

 4. Lily - single stem

 5. Potted Geranium - indoor or outdoor, owned for at least three months

 6. Peony - single stem

 7. Potted pansy - owned for at last three months

 8. Cut foliage - 5 stems (all different) no flowers

 9. Container of mixed, cut garden flowers - 45cm (18 inches) judged on interest and quality. Must be home grown.

 

Division 2: Vegetables and Fruit

Classes:

 10. Lettuce (2)

 11. Soft fruit (Plate of 7, leave stems on)

 12. Mixed herbs (Vase of 5 stems, all different varieties, named) No flowers

 13. Chilli (3)

 14.Runner beans (5)

 15. Mixed vegetable/fruit box (one each of four varieties)

 

Division 3: Floral Art

Classes:

 16.  All the fun of the fair! – native flowers and if you are adventurous, consider fruits and herbs too. Let your imagination run wild! (but NO OASIS please)

 

Division 4: Domestic

Classes:

 17. Jar of jam * (Fill to the top of the jar, use jam pot covers)

 18. Jar of marmalade * (Fill to the top of the jar, use jam pot covers)

 19. Jar of chutney * (at least three months old, use lids)

 20. Cheese straws

 21. Savoury scones (family entry encouraged)

 22. Your best strawberry cheesecake.  (Please write out your recipe with this category to share with others)

 23. Viennese biscuits

 24.School cake - Bake off style! (family entry encouraged)

 25. Tear and share savoury loaf

 26. Home brew - with alcohol 

 27. Home brew - non-alcholic

 28. The circus ring - Decoraged cake judged on decoration only

 

 HONEY category

 29. One jar of liquid honey *

 30. One jar of crystalised or soft set honey *

 ALL honey must be the produce of the exhibitor's own bees presented in clear jars.

 

*MAXIMUM Two entries per entrant per class. Only one prize will be awarded per entrant per class.

 

 

Division 5: Art and Handicraft

Classes:

 31. Show your talent! An opportunity to demonstrate and share your skills, from crafts to design. Show your newfound skills or mastered talent - you may find like-minded villagers! This division isn't judged; there will be a certificate for entry.

32. Photographic competition voted on by the public. One entry per person for each category - 

Two categories:

            Photographic competition voted on by the public. One entry per person for             each category –
            Two categories:
            1. Be a Clown! Photos from last year or any previous year. Let’s celebrate             with some wonderful reflections of clowning about, whatever your             interpretation of that may be!

            2. Showstopper! Share your masterpiece whether taken this year or earlier.             Show off your skills.

 

 

 Photographs need to be submitted by email. Closing date for entries into the Photographic competition is 8pm. Sunday 21st June. Please send to exhibits@sealeandsands.org 

 

Submitted photos will be shortlisted to Top 40 in each category, framed and displayed in the Exhibition Tent. There will be an opportunity for you to purchase your (shortlisted) framed print at the end of the show. Unsold prints will be made available to the general public.

There will also be an additional award for the best technical photo in each category as judged by a professional photographer.

 

 

  

Show Exhibition Rules:
See base of page.

 

Useful Hints and Tips for Showing can be found on The RHS website - www.rhs.org.uk/vegetables/exhibition

 

 

Seale & Sands Show Exhibition Rules: 

  1. The Seale & Sands Show will accept no liability for loss, damage or accident that may occur at the Show other than by their own negligence; and will entertain no claims for anything that may happen to exhibitors, their assistants, or property in connection with or arising from the Show.
  2. The Organisers reserve the right to alter, withdraw or otherwise amend the Schedule as deemed necessary.
  3. Entries: Entry forms must be received by the Show by 12 noon on the Friday immediately before the day of the Show.
  4. Exhibitors may make multiple entries in divisions, one entry per class.
  5. Exhibits: Staging can be undertaken on the Saturday morning, from 9.30am to 11.30am. If in any doubt, please contact the Exhibition Organiser.
  6. Each Exhibitor is responsible for placing the official entry card on each exhibit, and shall be responsible for placing their exhibit on the show bench. The Show Steward will be on hand for guidance. Entry cards will be given upon entering the Exhibition Tent on Saturday morning. Show items can have a small sticker placed on the base of the exhibit, with the entrant’s name. 
  7. No Exhibitor shall interfere with or move an exhibit not their own. Should this be necessary, it is to be undertaken by the Show Steward.
  8. Exhibits may not be removed until 5.00pm and should be cleared by 5.30pm. No responsibility will be taken for items not collected by 5.30pm unless a special arrangement has been made with the Exhibition Organiser.
  9. Judging: No person except those officially engaged shall be allowed to enter the Hall or marquee during judging from 11.30am to 1.00pm.
  10. The Judges’ decisions are final. No correspondence will be entered into.
  11. Items Not Covered: Any questions or matters not provided for by these Rules shall be decided by a majority of the Show Committee.

 

 

 

 

 Exhibition Entry 

ALL ENTRIES, no matter how many, ARE FREE.

Anyone in Seale, The Sands, and surrounding areas is very welcome to take part. 

Please detail your entries on an email for each family member and remember to keep a note of the classes you have entered.

Email to: Exhibits@sealeandsands.org

 

 

 

CONFIRMATION

All entries will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours. If you don't receive confirmation within 48 hours please email again to:  Exhibits@sealeandsands.org