Show Classes
Flower and Vegetable Classes
Mirfield Family Agricultural Show′s flower and vegetable show continues to grow every year and attracts exhibitors from all across Yorkshire. There are forty two classes on the schedule across flowers and vegetables, with classes for novices and children alike. This year it is sponsored by Mr Tim Grace of Grace Landscapes of Mirfield.
The flower and vegetable marquee opens at 8.30am, 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 Horticultural tent, however all cars must be removed to the exhibitors car park by 10.30am.
Mirfield Family Agricultural Show is unique in the Yorkshire fruit, flower and vegetable show 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.
Vegetable Classes
1. plate of 6 pods runner beans
2. plate of 6 french beans
3. plate of 6 pods of peas
4. dressed 3 onions (each over 250g but under 1kg)
5. dressed 3 onions (not to exceed 250g each)
6. 2 leeks (any variety)
7. 1 cabbage (as grown with min 3” root)
8. 1 white cabbage (to be cut by judge)
9. 1 cucumber
10. plate of 4 potatoes (any colour)
11. plate of 4 tomatoes (with calyx)
12. 1 cauliflower (with min 3” root)
13. 1 marrow
14. plate of 3 beetroot (one to be cut by judge)
15. any vegetable not previously mentioned
16. 1 stem of rhubarb (judged for length)
17. Plate of 3 Courgettes
18. the agricultural show top tray
Novice Classes
19. plate of 3 tomatoes
20. plate of 3 onions (as grown)
21. plate of 3 potatoes (any Variety)
Flower Classes
22. 1 giant or large dahlia
23. 3 cactus/semi-cactus dahlias (med/small)
24. 1 cactus/semi-cactus dahlia (med/small)
25. 3 decorative dahlias (med/small)
26. 1 decorative dahlia (med/small)
27. 3 ball dahlias (small/miniature)
28. 1 ball dahlia (small/miniature)
29. 3 pompon dahlias (not to exceed 2“)
30. 1 gladiola (giant/large)
31. 3 gladioli (giant/large)
32. 1 gladiola (other than giant/large)
33. 3 gladioli (other than giant/large)
34. 1 rose
35. 6 stems of sweet peas
36. pot plant (flowering)
37. pot plant (foliage)
38. 1 flower, 1 vegetable
39. the agricultural show top vase
Children’s Classes
40. longest runner bean
41. largest sunflower head
42. any vegetable that has gone wrong
Flower & Vegetable Show Trophies:
This year the following trophies will be awarded.
- NVS Medal for Best Vegetable Exhibit kindly donated by Mr J Butler.
- NDS Silver Medal for Best Dahlia Exhibit kindly donated by Mr P Mallinson.
- NDS Bronze Medal for Second Best Dahlia Exhibit.
- Ken Hey Memorial Trophy for Most Points in Dahlia Classes.
- P.Ledgard Memorial Trophy for Best Overall Exhibit in the Gladiolus Classes.
- Trophy for Best Novice Exhibits.
- Trophy for Best Child’s Exhibit
Flower & Vegetable Show Rules:
1) adult entries are 20p per class and children & novice classes are free. 2) staging from 8.30 to 10.30am on show day. 3) all exhibits to have been grown by the exhibitor. 4) any exhibitor staging more or less than the number of vegetables or flowers specified in the relevant class will be disqualified. 5) entries to be received no later than 10.45am on show day. 6) judging to commence at 11.00am. 7) exhibits must be removed between 4 and 5pm on show day. 8) prize money to be paid from 4pm. 9) the agricultural show top tray to consist of three kinds of vegetables to be staged in an area 24” wide. 10) the agricultural show top tray number & types of vegetables to be shown as per this schedule. 11) the agricultural show top vase to be 2 or more different kinds of flowers of between 5 & 10 stems - to be judged for all round viewing. 12) judges decision is final. 13) novice class is open to anyone who has not won a 1st or 2nd prize at any flower & vegetable show. 14) NDS Bronze Medal awarded based on most points in dahlia classes. Points awarded as follows: 1st place=5pts, 2nd place=3pts & 3rd place=1pt. 15) prizes as follows: 1st=£2, 2nd=£1.50, 3rd=£1, except classes 17&39: 1st=£10, 2nd=£5, 3rd=£3.
Flower & Vegetable Contact:
For further details telephone Paul Vine on 01924 513055 or e-mail classes-and-competitions@mirfieldshow.com.
Flower & Vegetable Attachments:
For full details of all the Flower & Vegetable Show classes, and the show day rules, please download the attached PDF.