Calling all budding bakers, makers, photographers, knitters and stitchers... Now is the time to get the recognition you deserve for your creative talents by entering the Town Show competitions.
This year we have updated the categories to reflect the cultural diversity of the town, coupled with a seasonal feel... see details below. Entry Fees: 50p per item per child*, £1 per item per adult – up to a maximum of £5.00 (after that, entry is free). These fees will be donated to charity. Please find our entry form here. * unless registered with a participating school as part of the Maidenhead Schools' Programme. |
Competition Classes
Cookery Categories:
Adults:
Junior – 16 years old and under:
Above judged as follows: 70% presentation, 30% taste (except decorated cakes). Please bring covered in a suitable container. |
Art & Crafts Categories:
Adult:
Junior – 16 years old and under:
Adult:
- Anything upcycled – we want to see you transform something unused or discarded into something new or better. This may include furniture, clothing, items for the house, etc
- An item of jewellery
- Papercraft – including greetings cards, paper folding or papercutting
- Painting - portrait, still life and landscape (bonus points for Maidenhead related!)
Junior – 16 years old and under:
- Make a vegetable animal
- Best decorated pumpkin
- Make a collage from found materials
- Any other crafts - including sewing and woollen crafts
Sewing Categories:
Adult:
Judging Criteria: Entries will be marked out of 10 possible points on each of the following:
Adult:
- An item of clothing
- Homeware item - including quilting, patchwork
- Needlework - including embroidery, cross stitch, needlepoint
Judging Criteria: Entries will be marked out of 10 possible points on each of the following:
- Presentation, overall appearance
- Degree of difficulty
- Craftsmanship, skill and technique
- Style, design, creativity and originality
- Finish, use of colour and material
For a total of 50 possible points
Photography Categories:
Adult and Juniors - 16 years old and under
Judging Criteria: Entries will be judged on a combination of creativity and technique
Rules:
Adult and Juniors - 16 years old and under
- Local scene - Maidenhead landscape, buildings, monuments etc
- People - family, friends, etc
- Nature - flowers, foliage, animals, etc
Judging Criteria: Entries will be judged on a combination of creativity and technique
Rules:
- Any medium of camera including SLR, Compact and Phone allowed
- Photos taken in recent months only
- Any photographs of people must warrant permission if being used in later publicity
- Editing permitted, but no manipulation to alter or distort the image.
Seasonal Fare:
Adult and Juniors - 16 years old and under
Adult and Juniors - 16 years old and under
- Pumpkin inspired food
- Best decorated pumpkin
- Fancy dress - it doesn't have to be spooky, but the more original the better!
The Dog Show
2pm outside Wilko
Bring your pet along to the top of the High Street for a fun dog show!
Registration :
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