MAKING, BAKING, BARKING, GROWING...
THE MAIDENHEAD TOWN SHOW
Calling all budding bakers, makers, photographers, knitters, stitchers and growers... Now is the time to get the recognition you deserve for your creative talents by entering the Town Show Competitions.
We have a variety of competition classes, all detailed below so get your thinking caps on and let your creative juices flow! Oh and don't forget the dog show from 2pm on the day...full details at the bottom of the page! Drop completed entry forms and entry fees in the Craft Coop Shop (near Café Nero), Nicholsons Centre Maidenhead. All entries should be brought to the event venue (top of the High Street) on Saturday Sept. 12th from 9am -10:30 only. Judging will take place from 11am to 12pm, when the competition tent will be closed. From 12pm you will be able to visit the tent and see the entries. Entry Fees: 50p per item – up to a maximum of £5.00 (after that, entry is free). |
Competition Classes
Baking Categories:
Adults:
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Junior – 16 years old and under:
Above bakes judged as follows: 70% presentation, 30% taste (except decorated cakes) Above bakes must be covered, either with clear film or in a box.
- 6 Cupcakes – any flavour, any design
- Decorated celebration cake – Fondant Icing. Your choice of celebration. Impress us with your design and decoration skills.
Above bakes judged as follows: 70% presentation, 30% taste (except decorated cakes) Above bakes must be covered, either with clear film or in a box.
Crafts Categories:
Adult:
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Junior – 16 years old and under:
Judging Criteria: All entries to be judged on originality, use of materials, and technique
- Collage - Make a picture with found objects
- Make a greeting card
- Any other Craft
Judging Criteria: All entries to be judged on originality, use of materials, and technique
Horticulture Categories:
Adult:
Rules: All produce must be home/allotment grown |
Knitting Categories
Adult:
Judging Criteria: Entries will be marked out of 10 possible points on each of the following:
First Place, Second Place, and a Judge’s choice to be awarded in each age/ experience category. If there are not enough entries in each category, the judges will have the option of amalgamating two categories. |
Photography Categories:
Adult:
Judging Criteria: Entries will be judged on a combination of creativity and technique Rules:
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Preserves Categories
Adult:
Rules:
Judging Criteria:
Scoring: Total Score of 20 possible points
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Sewing Categories:
Adult:
Judging Criteria: Entries will be marked out of 10 possible points on each of the following:
First Place, Second Place, and a Judge’s choice to be awarded in each age/ experience category. If there are not enough entries in each category, the judges will have the option of amalgamating two categories. |
The Dog Show
The Boy & Boat Statue, top of Maidenhead High Street
Bring your pet along to the top of the High Street for a fun dog show!
Registration :
Judges: Louise Fenna of Scoobies Doggy Daycare , Jane Trozzo of Totally Mutts Dog Grooming, and Pippa Goodwin of The Contented Hound Prizes provided by Chris Bateman of Pet Care Maidenhead The competition will begin at 2pm, and categories will include:
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