2025 Schedule of Classes
Below you will find the 200 classes for our 2025 show.
There will be some changes for 2026 so check back in May for a fully updated schedule of classes!
Below you will find the 200 classes for our 2025 show.
There will be some changes for 2026 so check back in May for a fully updated schedule of classes!
Highest Points in the show to be awarded the LECKPATRICK CUP
Highest Points in Home Industries Classes 42-85 to be awarded the TURNER PERPETUAL CUP
The Group with the highest points to be awarded the DU PONT TROPHY
The School with the highest points to be awarded the EGLINTON MEDICAL PRACTICE SHIELD
Highest Points in classes 1-23 to be awarded the BELFAST TELEGRAPH PERPETUAL CUP
Highest Points in classes 14 & 15 to be awarded the CONN PERPETUAL ROSE BOWL
Highest Points in classes 7-11 to be awarded the EDMISTON PERPETUAL ROSE BOWL
Highest Points in classes 4 & 5 to be awarded the DAVIDSON PERPETUAL ROSE CUP
1. House plant grown for foliage
2. One potted orchid
3. Any other pot plant in flower
4. Three hybrid-tea roses, large flowered
5. Three stems floribunda roses, cluster flowered
6. Vase of flowering shrubs - may be assorted
7. One decorative dahlia medium flowered, between 15cms (6”) and 20cms (8”) diameter
8. Three decorative dahlias, no more than 15cms (6”)
9. Three cactus dahlias, between 10cms (4”) and 25cms (10”)
10. Three miniature ball dahlias, no more than 10cms (4”)
11. Three standard ball dahlias, between 10cms (4”) and 15cms (6”)
12. Four pansies in vase
13. Four violas in vase
14. Six stems of mixed sweet pea in vase
15. Six stems of mixed sweet pea with minimum of 4 flowers per stem
16. One cactus
17. One succulent
18. A perfect but lonely flower in a vase
19. One potted decorative grass
20. Three blooms geranium in vase
21. Three stems of lavender
22. Outdoor plant in flower - maximum 30cm diameter pot
23. Three gladioli
Highest Points in classes 24-33 to be awarded the DIXON PERPETUAL CUP
Best Arrangement of flowers from classes 24-33 to be awarded the MALSEED PERPETUAL CUP
24. Arrangement of 3 flowers with foliage incorporating pottery or china
25. An arrangement using a supermarket or forecourt bunch of flowers. Extra foliage may be added (no more than £7 and price label to be shown)
26. Arrangement using ‘one’ rose
27. Arrangement using not more than 5 flowers – no accessories
28. An arrangement in a jam jar
29. A jug of flowers from the garden
30. Miniature arrangement not to exceed 10cm x 10cm
31. An arrangement using foliage only - no flowers
32. Harvest wreath - no fresh flowers
33. Table centre without using florists foam / oasis
Highest Points in classes 34-38 to be awarded the LONGS PERPETUAL CUP
34. Bottle of red or white wine
35. Bottle of cider
36. Bottle of beer or ale
37. Bottle of gin based liqueur
38. Bottle of any other liqueur
Highest Points in classes 39-41 to be awarded the CORONATION PERPETUAL CUP
39. Four hen eggs - brown
40. Four hen eggs - tinted
41. Four duck eggs
Highest Points in classes 42-53 to be awarded the PYPER PERPETUAL CUP
Highest Points for Berry Jams in classes 43,45,46 to be awarded the LUCY SPENCE PERPETUAL CUP
Please use 12 oz (340g) or 1 lb (454g) glass jars with clear covers, no lids unless otherwise stated
42. Marmalade
43. Gooseberry jam
44. Blackcurrant jam
45. Raspberry jam
46. Strawberry jam
47. Rhubarb jam
48. Plum jam
49. A two fruit jam
50. Lemon curd
51. Jelly - any variety
52. Chutney - any variety
53. Pot of honey (metal lid)
Highest Points in classes 54-67 to be awarded the ARCHIBALD PERPETUAL CUP
54. One soda bread - Not in a loaf tin fruit or plain
55. One farl soda bread
56. One wheaten bread
57. Four pieces potato bread
58. One gingerbread - Baked in a 2 lb loaf tin
59. One banana bread - Baked in a 2 lb loaf tin
60. Fruit loaf (Irish Brack) - Baked in a 2 lb loaf tin
61. One date and walnut loaf - Baked in a 2 lb loaf tin
62. Four fruit scones
63. Four savoury scones
64. Four pancakes
65. Any focaccia bread (Variety to be named)
66. Any sourdough bread (Variety to be named)
67. Any gluten free bread (Variety to be named)
Highest Points in classes 68-85 to be awarded the SPENCE PERPETUAL CUP
Highest Points in class 82 to be awarded the CISSIE McINTYRE CUP
68. One carrot cake - baked in a 2 lb loaf tin
69. One sultana cake
70. One madeira cake
71. One rhubarb & ginger loaf cake (see recipe in end section)
72. One chocolate cake - filled and decorated
73. One coffee sandwich - filled and decorated
74. One child’s birthday cake
75. One Victoria sandwich
76. Four pieces of lemon drizzle traybake
77. Four butterfly cakes
78. One fruit tart
79. One apple tart made with shortcrust pastry - MALE ENTRANTS ONLY
80. Four caramel/millionaire shortbread squares
81. Four no bakes
82. Four shortbread biscuits
83. Four biscuits (one variety) - exhibitors choice
84. Four flapjacks
85. Four meringue nests - unfilled
Highest Points in classes 86-104 to be awarded the W. BURNS PERPETUAL CUP
Winner of class 103 to be awarded the HART CUP
86. Four stalks of parsley in water
87. Four onions - grown from sets
88. Six pods of beans
89. Six pods of peas
90. One gourd/pumpkin
91. Any purple vegetable
92. One pepper – any variety chilli or sweet
93. Two courgettes
94. One cucumber
95. One vegetable marrow
96. Four coloured potatoes – variety to be named
97. Four white potatoes – variety to be named
98. Three carrots
99. Three parsnips
100. Two leeks
101. Three beetroot
102. Collection of herbs – shown in separate containers on a tray
103. Tray of vegetables – not more than four kinds and two herbs (no tomatoes)
104. “Disaster class” - A vegetable that has gone wrong, unusual or funny!
Highest Points in classes 105-112 to be awarded the DAVIDSON PERPETUAL CUP
105. Four stalks of rhubarb
106. Four tomatoes excluding beef tomatoes
107. Four beef tomatoes
108. Four Victoria plums
109. Four cooking apples
110. Four dessert apples
111. Four pears
112. A dish of soft fruit (may be mixed) not listed above in 105-111
CHILDREN UNDER 4 YEARS ON SHOW DAY
CHILDREN’S SECTION - Please include Child’s Age, Date of Birth and School
113. A decorated boiled egg
114. Posy of flowers in a jam jar
115. Grow some cress in an unusual container
116. Finger painting of a flower on an A4 page
CHILDREN’S SECTION - Please include Child’s Age and School
CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS ON SHOW DAY
117. Decorated kitchen roll tube
118. A creature made from fruit and/or vegetables
119. Create a picture including a rainbow - paint, crayon, pencil or marker. A4 max size.
120. A sweetie necklace
CHILDREN’S SECTION - Please include Child’s Age and School
CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS ON SHOW DAY
Highest Points in classes 121-125 to be awarded the JAMISON PERPETUAL CUP
121. Three no bakes
122. Fill a small matchbox with 6 interesting items and list them
123. Create a picture of “My Home” incorporating dry pasta - A4 max size
124. Make an animal from Lego (no kits) to fit on an A4 page
125. Any craft item, (knitting, sewing, woodcraft, Hamma beads etc.)
CHILDREN’S SECTION - Please include Child’s Age and School
CHILDREN UNDER 10 YEARS ON SHOW DAY
Highest Points in classes 126-130 to be awarded the PEARL PERPETUAL CUP
126. Three no bakes
127. Create a picture titled “My Holiday” - Paint, Crayon, Pencil or Marker. A4 max size
128. Your own design of a vehicle made from Lego to fit on an A4 page
129. A mask made from a paper plate
130. Any craft item (knitting, sewing, woodcraft, Hamma beads etc.)
CHILDREN’S SECTION - Please include Child’s Age and School
CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS ON SHOW DAY
Highest Points in classes 131-135 to be awarded the ROBERTSON PERPETUAL CUP
131. Three no bakes
132. Best Handwriting - see poem in end section
133. Original photograph “On Holiday ” un-mounted not to exceed 8”x6”
134. A collage of an animal using any materials A4 max size
135. Any craft item (knitting, sewing, woodcraft, Hamma beads etc.)
Please include Age and School or Group
UNDER 14 YEARS ON SHOW DAY
Highest Points in classes 136-140 to be awarded the CRAIG PERPETUAL CUP
136. Three brownies/blondies
137. An original poem titled "Thank You" - at least 4 lines
138. Original photograph “Paws, Whiskers and Wet Noses" - get up close to animals - it could be your pet rabbit, cows in a field or maybe your neighbours cat (un-mounted and not to exceed 8”x6”)
139. Item made from recycled material - max size 30cm x 30cm
140. Any craft item, (knitting, sewing, woodcraft, Hamma beads etc.)
Please include Age and School or Group
UNDER 16 YEARS ON SHOW DAY
Highest Points in classes 141-145 to be awarded the BOGGS CUP
141. Three homemade biscuits - one variety
142. Original short story “I'll do it tomorrow”- 500 to 1000 words - to be submitted in advance to the show secretary by Friday 29th August
143. Original photograph “The world beneath my feet” - take a photo of you standing on something or somewhere interesting and remember to include your feet! (un-mounted and not to exceed 8”x6”)
144. A dreamcatcher
145. Any craft item (knitting, sewing, woodcraft, Hamma beads etc.)
Highest Points in classes 146-151 to be awarded the ANNEXE PERPETUAL CUP
Framed or unframed - ready to hang
146. Sketching
147. Watercolour
148. Oils
149. Mixed medium
150. Acrylic
151. Any other Medium
Highest Points in classes 152-153 to be awarded the BEST WESTERN WHITE HORSE CUP
152. Poem “Almost Perfect” minimum 8 lines and maximum 24 lines
153. Short story “Turning over a new leaf” – 500 to 1000 words
To be submitted in advance to the Show Secretary: Mrs Hester Craig, by Friday 29th August
Highest Points in classes 154 - 161 to be awarded the O'DONNELL PERPETUAL CUP
Original photograph unmounted and not to exceed 8” x 6”
154. Land, Sea and Sky - landscape of all kinds, countryside, coastlines or dramatic skies
155. Reflections - from puddles to mirrors, windows to shiny surfaces, anything that reflects
156. Local Life - show us a slice of life in Eglinton or the surrounding area
157. Moments of Joy - capture a smile, laughter or anything that brings happiness to life
158. Tiny Worlds - closeup or macro shots revealing beauty in small details
159. On the Move - capture motion, people walking, pets running or creative blur
160. Through the Window - a framed view from inside or outside, tell a story with a window
161. The Colour Red - one colour is the star! Bold or subtle, it's all about red
DAY CENTRE ATTENDEES ONLY
Highest Points in classes 162 -170 to be awarded the VARIETY STORE PERPETUAL CUP
162. Any article incorporating needlework
163. Any article made with yarn
164. A Picture using natural materials /dried foods
165. A decorated shell or stone
166. Any item of craft incorporating buttons / beads
167. Any article wood
168. Any article diamond painting
169. A piece of handmade jewellery made from any material
170. Any handicraft article not covered in the above classes.
Highest Points in classes 171 - 180 to be awarded the DOWD PERPETUAL CUP
Highest Points in classes 181 - 196 to be awarded the WHITE PERPETUAL CUP
171. Hand-knitted garment in fine yarn ( 2, 3 or 4 ply )
172. Hand-knitted adult’s garment in Aran style
173. Hand-knitted child’s garment in double knitting
174. Hand-knitted item in chunky or bulkier yarn
175. Amigurumi character not greater than 20 cms in height
176. A crocheted baby present using DK yarn
177. Any article fine crochet
178. A crocheted garment (not cotton yarn)
179. A crocheted cushion
180. Wall hanging using yarn any weight- not greater than 50cms x 50cms
181. A quilted mug mat
182. A patchwork / quilted bag
183. A 12” patchwork square – not backed or quilted - any pattern
184. Any small item showing free motion quilting (home machine)
185. Any article featuring appliqué
186. Cross stitch - Aida (reverse to be visible)
187. Any article using felting technique
188. Any article embroidery (reverse to be visible)
189. Any article tapestry (reverse to be visible)
190. One piece of hand-made jewellery
191. Soft toy – from fabric or yarn
192. A small item of decoupage
193. A handmade bookmark
194. A handmade greetings card
195. Something new from something old (fabric or yarn item - identify the original items used)
196. Any handicraft article not covered in the above classes
Highest Points in classes 197- 200 to be awarded the EGLINTON ANNUAL SHOW CUP
197. Any article of handmade Pottery
198. Any article in turned wood
199. Any small item of garden furniture (any medium)
200. Any article showing craft work not covered in the above classes
WHAT CAN YOU MAKE FROM EMPTY TIN CANS?
Start with one or as many soup or bean tins and make something wonderful to display on show day.
From windchimes to plant pots, storage ideas to cute creatures, the choice is yours.
1st prize - £25
2nd prize - £15
3rd prize - £10
Kindly Sponsored by Eakin Bros Ltd
An easy to make loaf cake with warming ginger notes and delicious tangy pieces of rhubarb
Ingredients
200 g (7oz) rhubarb trimmed weight
1-2 ball stem ginger finely chopped
175 g (6oz) butter softened
175 g (6oz) golden caster sugar
3 large eggs
200 g (7oz) self-raising flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoon milk demerara sugar to sprinkle
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 190° (170° fan)/ gas mark 5. Lightly grease and line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin.
Cut a few pieces of the rhubarb into short lengths and set aside. Cut the remaining rhubarb into small pieces.
Beat 175g (6oz) butter and 175g (6oz) sugar together with a wooden spoon or electric beaters until very pale and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating wel after each addition. Add a tablespoon of the 200g (7oz) self-raising flour with the last egg.
Add the chopped stem ginger, then sieve in the remaining flour and 1 tea spoon ground ginger into the bowl. Fold in along with 2 tablespoons of milk.
Fold in the prepared rhubarb and spoon into the prepared loaf tin and level the top. Place the reserved strips of rhubarb on top and sprinkle with a little demerara sugar.
Bake in the centre of the oven and about 1 hour until golden risen and a cake skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool
Children under 12 years on Show Day
Copy this poem in your best handwriting. You can use lined or unlined paper.
Michael Murphy ate a worm,
I've seen him do it twice.
He ate it with some mustard
And a side of Spanish rice.
He asked me if I'd like one,
And I said, "No way, Mike!
I'll eat almost anything,
But mustard I don't like."