| 1 | All entry forms must be returned to Rooted coffee shop, or the Village Club in Backwell or by email to entry@BackwellVillageShow.co.uk. We can accept entries at any time from now, up until midnight on Monday 14th September. After midnight on 14th is too late (see rule 2)! |
| 2 | Limited space dictates that exhibits cannot be accepted on Show Day if an entry for that class was not submitted before the above deadline. |
| 3 | An exhibitor may enter two exhibits in all classes except photography, but only one prize will be awarded to that exhibitor per class. |
| 4 | Photography is limited to ONE entry per person per class. |
| 5 | All horticultural exhibits to have been under cultivation or in possession of the exhibitor for at least 3 months prior to the show. |
| 6 | Exhibits in the other classes must be the sole work of the exhibitor. |
| 7 | Floral art material may be purchased. Floral arrangements may be done on the premises up until 10:20am or can be arranged at home prior to the show. |
| 8 | Other exhibits to be staged on the day of the show between 8:30-10:20am. |
| 9 | On arrival at the show, exhibitors collect their exhibitor tickets from the organisers’ table at the main door of the Parish Hall. A ticket must be placed alongside each exhibit for identification purposes. Children’s tickets will show their ages, but otherwise all exhibits are anonymous until certificates are awarded. Please mark an ‘ X’ on your exhibitor ticket for any item that you are willing to donate to our sale at the end of the day. Proceeds go to the show fund. |
| 10 | The buildings will be closed to the public during judging (from 10:20am). |
| 11 | Every possible care will be taken of the exhibits, but we cannot be held responsible for loss or damage. |
| 12 | Please observe all size limits. The organisers reserve the right to rearrange any exhibit staged, to make the best use of space. |
| 13 | Entries are to be collected between 4:45pm and 5:30pm; we cannot store them. |
| 14 | Awarded trophies are held for one year by the winner and must be returned one month before next year’s show. Our contact details will be given. |
| 15 | Entries may be photographed and used to promote the show on our website and in social media, now and in future. Contact us if this causes any concern. |
| 16 | The placing of any entry will be regarded as acceptance of these rules. |