Childrens and Domestic Show Classes
Mirfield Family Agricultural Show′s childrens and domestic show continues to grow every year and attracts exhibitors from all across Yorkshire. There are forty one classes on the schedule across baking, handicrafts, wines and children′s classes from pre-school through to teenage.
The childrens and domestic marquee opens at 9.00am, with staging until 10.30am and judging from 11.00am. Once judging is completed the exhibits and winners will be made available for public viewing until 4pm, when prize money will be awarded. All exhibits must be cleared by 5pm.
Temporary drop off area is available near the Domestic tent, however all cars must be removed to the exhibitors car park by 10.30am.
Mirfield Family Agricultural Show is unique in the Yorkshire baking, handicrafts and creative calendar of events because as well as having a strong agricultural and class heritage, it encourages children to get involved to make it a fantastic family day out.
Domestic Classes
43. 1 jar lemon curd
44. 1 jar any fruit jam
45. 1 jar jelly
46. 1 jar marmalade
47. 1 jar chutney
48. round of shortbread
49. 4 pieces flapjack
50. date & walnut loaf
51. 1 loaf handmade bread
52. 4 mince pies
53. 4 fruit scones
54. cheese and onion flan 18cm
55. cup cakes fit for a queen
56. men-only victoria sponge cake*
Craft Classes
57. handmade soft toy
58. cross stitch from pattern or print
59. greetings card
60. any article by senior citizen
61. any knitted article
Photography Classes
62. seasons of the year
63. local scene
64. water scene
65. celebration
Pre-School Classes
66. design and make a crown
67. glitter collage (A4 on black paper)
5 to 10 years Classes
68. picture of queens face on paper plate
69. photo of pet animal
70. edible necklace
71. animal made from fruit or vegetable
72. miniature seed tray garden (max 36x23cm)
73. cross stitch from pattern or print
74. design and make a crown
11 to 16 years Classes
75. decorated cake (jubilee theme)
76. 3 cup cakes
77. miniature seed tray garden (max 36x23cm)
78. photo of animal
79. cross stitch from pattern or print
80. design and make a crown
81. design a jubilee poster
Colouring Competition
82. 5 years of age and under
83. 6 to 8 years of age
84. 9 to 12 years of age*
* See website for colouring sheets
* See below for recipe
Trophies
Betty Taylor Memorial Trophy for Most Domestic Show Points plus £100.
Betty Taylor Memorial Trophy for Best Scone, plus £50.
Betty Taylor Memorial Trophy for Men-Only Class, plus £50.
RULES: 1) adult entries are 20p per exhibit, except children’s classes which are free. 2) staging from 8.30am to 10.30am on show day. 3) all exhibits to have been designed/created by the exhibitor. 4) any exhibitor staging more or less than the number of exhibits in the relevant class will be disqualified. 5) entries to be received no later than 10.30am on show day. 6) judging to commence at 11am. 7) exhibits must be removed between 4pm and 5pm on show day. 8) prize money to be paid from 4pm. 9) judges decision is final. 10) prizes as follows: 1st=£2, 2nd=£1.50, 3rd=£1.
Men Only Victoria Sponge Cake
It is important to keep to the quantities specified otherwise your entry will be disqualified.
1) Preheat oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
2) Gently heat a knob of butter in a pan and brush two 6in-7in/15cm-17.5cm cake tins with the melted butter. Line the bottom of the two cake tins with a circle of greaseproof paper.
3) Cream together 225g/8oz softened butter and 225/8oz caster sugar until pale and creamy. Beat well to get lots of air into the mixture.
4) Beat in 4 large free-range eggs one at a time. Add a tablespoon of flour if the mixture starts to curdle.
5) Fold in 225/8oz self-raising flour using a large metal spoon. Be careful not to over-mix it.
6) Pour the mixture equally between the two cake tins and level off the top with a spatula. Make a slight dip in the centre with the tip of the spatula if you don't want them pointed in the middle.
7) Place in the oven and bake for around 20 minutes, or until the cakes spring back when pressed gently with a finger and are pale golden in colour.
8) Remove from the oven and take them out of the tins after about 5-10 minutes. Place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
9) Spread the sponge with 6 tablespoons of raspberry jam, then carefully sandwich together.
10) Dust with icing sugar.
Childrens & Domestic Show Information:
For full details of all the Childrens & Domestic Show classes, and the show day rules, please download the attached PDF.
For further information e-mail classes-and-competitions@mirfieldshow.com.