398: THE I.S.A & TULLAMORE SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT (Qualifier)
THE BORD BIA 7 A DAY BEST IN SEASON KITCHEN / GARDEN ALL IRELAND
RULES & CONDITIONS
- This competition is to encourage growers to exhibit fruit and vegetables from their own kitchen garden or allotment and promote the benefits of eating locally produce.
- Each exhibit must consist of a display of fresh in-season, fruit and vegetables excluding potatoes.
- The display must contain between 7 to 10 kinds of fruit and vegetables. The display must contain a minimum of 2 kinds of fruit. Tomatoes are classified as a vegetable for this competition. Foliage and root growth may be trimmed for display purposes, and herbs may be included as garnish
- The vegetables and fruit must be displayed within an area not larger than 610mm x 610mm (24”x24”) However, foliage and roots may extend beyond that boundary but not rest on the show bench.
- Exhibitors may use their own staging board or container at qualifying shows.
- At the final, all qualifying exhibitors will be supplied with a uniform 610mm x 610mm (24”x24”) container for the presentation of their fruit and vegetables. The use of additional staging, containers, plates, boards, or accessories is not permitted.
- At the final, qualifying exhibitors may set up their displays on Saturday evening between 6:00pm and 9:00pm, and on Sunday morning between 7:00am and 9.30am. Exhibits must not be removed before 5:00pm on Sunday.
- Marquee opens from 7.00am on show morning and will be closed for judging at 10am sharp. Marquee will open to the public at 12 noon.
- Exhibits cannot be removed before 5.00 pm.
THE COMPETITION WILL BE JUDGED AS FOLLOWS:
Variety: 25 points; Condition and quality: 50 points; Overall presentation and attractiveness: 25 points
Entry Fee: To Qualifying Show £3. To Final €6.
Prizes; 1st €250, 2nd €150; 3rd €100; 4th €75; 5th €50; 6th €25.
FINAL :The Tullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show Sunday 9th August 2026
The Society will not be responsible for any damage to or loss of the Exhibits in this Marquee.
All Vegetables, Flowers, Plants, Floral Art, Home Baking and Jam can be displayed in the Marquee either Monday 27th July from 4-8pm or Tuesday 28th July up to 11am
All Country Crafts, Home Industries, Photography, Paintings and School children’s classes MUST be displayed on Monday 27th July from 4-8 p.m
All Entry Fees £2.00 unless otherwise stated.
Prizes: 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £4 (unless otherwise stated)
Affliated with the National Vegetable Society. An NVS Silver Medal and Card will be awarded to the best Exhibit in the Fruit & Vegetables Classes
All Vegetables and Flowers (wild flowers excepted) must have been grown by the:
- Exhibitor and have been in his or her possession for at least one month previous to show. Any Exhibitor suspected of having infringed this rule must be prepared to satisfy the committee on the matter, impending such inquiry the prizes will be withheld.
- Exhibitors may make as many entries as they wish in each class, provided that they show a distinct variety or kind for each entry and pay the necessary entry fee.
- All Vegetables to be washed or cleaned by removal of dirt, suitable for table use, quality to be regarded as first consideration.
Prizes 1st Prize, £10.00; 2nd Prize, £6.00; 3rd Prize, £4.00 (unless otherwise stated)
No entries permitted on day of event.