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327: THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & ARVA SHOW PRESENT THE ALL IRELAND HOME PRESERVES CHAMPIONSHIP

INDOOR SECTION ➤ JAM & HONEY Sat 21st Jun 2025

SPONSORED BY: BREFFNI LANDSCAPES
PRIZE FUND €600

RULES AND CONDITIONS

1. Display three pots of preserves any size one pot from each section below
Soft Fruits
Mixed Fruit
Marmalade
Max. space allowed 22cm by 41cm
2. Lids only to be used.
3. No Biscuits or scones to be displayed with exhibit.
4. Exhibitor to be creative when presenting their exhibit.
5. Points will be awarded for taste, appearance, sealing, setting and presentation
6. The competition is confined to amateurs.
7. Two exhibits will qualify from each show.
8. The exhibits must be home produced by the exhibitor.
9. In the event of an objection and following an investigation, and if the exhibitor is deemed to be making a living from their profession, they may be disqualified.
10. A special class will be held at each qualifying show.
11. All preserves will be sampled.
12. The judge’s decisions at all stages of the competition is final
13. Exhibits are displayed at owner’s risk.
14. For the final fresh pots of preserves must be entered.

These rules to be read in conjunction with ISA Rules

Entry fee: To qualifying Show: €3 To final: €6

Prizes: 1st €200, 2nd €150, 3rd €100, 4th €50, 5th €25, 6th €25, 7th €25, 8th €25

FINAL - ARVA SHOW - 28TH JULY 2024

INDOOR SECTION - Opening Notes

OVERALL INDOOR CHAMPION KINDLY SPONSORED BY POOLE'S CARNEW

€4 PER ENTRY. NO ENTRIES TAKEN ON THE DAY
Prizes: 1st €15, 2nd €10, 3rd €5
RULES AND CONDITIONS
On the morning of the show please collect numbers in the Indoor tent. 
All exhibits must be bona fide property of the exhibitor.
All entries with appropriate fee must be pre entered online on/before 10th June.

  1. Prizes may be witheld in classes where there is insufficient competion, no 2nd prize where there are less than 3 entries, no 3rd prize where less than 5 entries.
  2. The Judges decision is final.
  3. Vegetables for the competition must be properly cleaned.
  4. Exhibitors are hereby notified that although every reasonable care is taken to ensure the safety of all exhibits, the Committee will not be responsible for any loss or accident that may occur. Neither will the Committee be responsible for any accident that may occur to any person attending the Show, as a visitor, exhibitor, steward or otherwise.
  5. A person entering an exhibit, and failing to show will forfeit entry fee.
  6. The Committee are not responsible for any mistake on entry forms.
  7. Exhinits cannot be removed before 4.30pm, and will not be returned without a ticket.
  8. In the event of appointed judge not being available, the Committee reserve the right to appoint an alternative
  9. All exhibits must be in place before 11am on Show Day.
  10. All objections must be lodged with the Secretary within 30 minutes of the Class being judged and accompanied by a fee of €10 which shall be forfeited if objection is overruled.

 

JAM & HONEY - Opening Notes

Prizes: 1st €15, 2nd €10, 3rd €5
Sponsored by Springmount Garden Centre

No entries permitted on day of event.

Entry Fee:  
€3.00
Prizes:   1st - Qualifier , 2nd - Qualifier , 3rd - Qualifier , 4th - Qualifier , 5th - Qualifier , 6th - Qualifier , 7th - Qualifier , 8th - Qualifier
Class is currently closed for entry.