WHAT IT’S NOT

An event with traders, stalls and vendors – This is a produce and craft show ONLY, however, there will be cake and refreshments available (CASH ONLY) with all proceeds going to the DEVON AIR AMBULANCE.

 

WHEN IS IT?

SATURDAY 16TH AUGUST 2025

 

WHAT TIME DOES IT START / FINISH?

VENUE OPEN TO PUBLIC (DROP OFF YOUR ENTREES): 9AM to 11AM

VENUE CLOSED FOR JUDGING: 11AM to 1PM

VENUE RE-OPEN TO PUBLIC (SHOW OPENS): 1PM

WINNERS ANNOUNCED / RAFFLE PRIZES: 2:30PM

SHOW CLOSES: 3:30PM

 

WHERE IS IT?

ST. THOMAS CHURCH HALL

COWICK STREET

ST. THOMAS

EXETER

EX4 1AP

 

St. Thomas Hall has limited parking, as well as toilets and a wheelchair accessible toilet/baby changing facilities.

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HOW MUCH IS IT?

FREE to STAA members (allotment holders) and £1 to all others.

 

WHAT COMPETITION CLASSES CAN I ENTER?

There are a variety of classes you can participate in which are listed below. Please also download an ENTRY FORM below, or pick one up on the door.

 

VEGETABLE CLASSES

 

1             3 POTATOES

2             3 RADISHES

3             3 BEETROOTS (WITH STALKS)

4             3 CARROTS (WITH STALKS)

5             3 ONIONS WITH STEMS (TIED OR NOT)

6             3 COURGETTES (SAME OR MIXED VARIETIES)

7             1 HEAD OF LETTUCE

8             1 CABBAGE

9             ANY WONKY FRUIT OR VEGETABLE (JUDGED ON WONKY QUOTIENT)

10           ANY PRODUCE DISPLAYED IN A CURIOUS CONTAINER (MAX 25X25CM)

 

LEGUMES

 

11           6 PODS (RUNNER BEANS)

12           6 PODS (BROAD BEANS)

13           6 PODS (FRENCH BEANS)

14           LONGEST RUNNER BEAN

 

FRUITS THAT MASQUERADE AS VEGETABLES

 

15           5 TOMATOES (CALYX ATTACHED)

16           1 CUCUMBER

17           3 CAPSICUMS (CHILI PEPPER)

 

CHILDREN’S CLASSES (AGE MUST BE DISPLAYED - UP TO 16 YEARS OLD)

 

18           ANYTHING THAT YOU’VE GROWN YOURSELF

19           A VEGETABLE CREATURE

20           RECYCLE OR UPCYCLE (CREATE ANYTHING FOR THE GARDEN)

21           ANY DECORATED CAKE OR BISCUIT

 

COOKERY & TASTE OF PRODUCE

 

22           A BOTTLE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE

23           A BOTTLE OF NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE

24           A CAKE OR BISCUIT YOU MADE YOURSELF (USING AT LEAST 1 ALLOTMENT OR GARDEN PRODUCE)

25           FLAVOURED GIN IN ANY CONTAINER

26           A JAR OF ALLOTMENT OR GARDEN JAM

27           A JAR OF ALLOTMENT OR GARDEN CHUTNEY

28           A FLAVOURED LOAF OF HOMEMADE BREAD

29           6 EGGS (NOT COOKED!)

 

ADULT CRAFT CLASSES PHOTO

MAXIMUM SIZE 40 X 30 CM. CAN BE COLOUR OR BLACK AND WHITE

 

30           PHOTOGRAPH: BEFORE AND AFTER ON THE PLOT

31           BIODIVERSITY - ONE OR MORE PHOTOGRAPHS TO SHOW: WELCOMING WILDLIFE TO THE PLOT

32           RECYCLE OR UPCYCLE: ANYTHING FOR THE ALLOTMENT

33           ANY HAND-CRAFTED ITEM NOT INCLUDED IN THE CLASSES ABOVE

 

FLOWERS

 

34           3 GLADIOLI (MIXED OR SAME VARIETY/COLOUR)

35           5 BLOOMS (EITHER CACTUS, POM POM OR DECORATIVE DAHLIAS)

36           AN ARRANGEMENT OF FLOWERS OVER 10 CM

37           AN ARRANGEMENT OF FLOWERS IN A CUP

38           3 ROSES, ANY COLOUR (CAN BE MIXED OR SINGLE VARIETY)

39           AN ARRANGEMENT OF ANY VEGETABLE LEAVES (E.G. CHARD)

40           AN ARRANGEMENT OF HERBS, FLOWERS OR ANYTHING CULTIVATED TO ENCOURAGE WILDLIFE BIODIVERSITY

 

FRUIT (ENTRIES MUST BE SAME VARIETY UNLESS STATED AS MIXED)

 

41           6 RASPBERRIES ON A PLATE

42           6 BLUEBERRIES ON A PLATE

43           2 STONE FRUITS ON A PLATE

44           A PLATE OF ANY OTHER FRUIT (6 BERRIES, 2 STEMS OF CURRANTS, 2 OF ANY OTHER FRUIT)

 

COMPETITION RULES

 

• All flower, vegetable and fruit exhibits must have been produced in an exhibitor’s own garden or allotment

• Entries must be matching (same variety) unless the description states ‘mixed’

• An exhibitor may win up to 3 prizes in a class

• An exhibitor must provide their own container/plate for presentation of all entries

• All cooked items must be covered and visible (e.g. cling film or cloche)

• Provide at least 250g or 350ml of cookery/’taste of’ entries

• All classes are open to STAA plot holders and their families. There will be a £1 charge for any non-members

• Entries will be received between 9am and 11am on the day of the show. All exhibits must be staged and the hall cleared of exhibitors by 11am. No entry will be accepted after 11am

• Judging will commence at 11.10am. Admission to the hall will not be allowed until judging is completed

• Items previously exhibited in STAA show are not eligible for re-entry

• Exhibits must be collected between 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Any not collected will be removed and donated

• There are First, Second, and Third place certificates available for each class

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DOWNLOAD SHOW PROGRAMME

DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM

DOWNLOAD CLASS LIST​