Last Year's Show

2026 Schedule of Classes

Saturday 8th August 2026

This is the schedule from the 2026 show, kept here as a guide to the classes. Entries are now closed. The next show is on Saturday 14th August 2027, and its schedule and entry form will be published here once confirmed.

2026 Schedule (PDF) 2026 Programme (PDF)
Gates Open 12 Noon
Show Opens 12.30pm
2026 Entries Closed
Trophy Presentation 4pm
2026 Programme

Show Classes

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Vegetables & Fruit

Exhibitor MUST have grown all exhibits.

1A collection of fruit and vegetables — 3 varieties, 3 of each kind
2Peas × 3 pods
3Runner beans × 6
4Longest runner bean (first prize only)
5Dwarf beans × 6
6Potatoes coloured × 4 — please name variety
7Potatoes white × 4 — please name variety
8Garlic × 3 trimmed
9Onions × 3 as grown
10Shallots × 6
11Carrots × 3
12Parsnips — 2 that match
13Beetroot × 2 — any variety
14A pair of cucumbers
15Marrow × 2
16A pair of cabbages
17Tomatoes × 6
18Tomatoes × 6 miniature
19A pair of courgettes
20Any other vegetables not included
21A tied bunch of herbs in water (no less than 3 named varieties)
22Eating apples × 3
23Cooking apples × 2
24Fruit not included in other classes
25'Wonky' veg from your garden (any type)
26Heaviest potato (first prize only)
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Flowers

Exhibitor MUST have grown all exhibits.

27Container of cut flowers, not less than 4 outdoor varieties, home grown
28Container of sweet peas
29Vase of asters × 3 blooms
30Vase of single flowered roses × 3 stems — 1 or more varieties
31Vase of cluster flowered roses × 3 stems — 1 or more varieties
32A scented rose
33Single flowered rose × 1 stem
34Cluster flowered rose × 1 stem
35One single bloom or stem, any flower
36Vase of herbaceous perennials of not less than three varieties
37A specimen herbaceous perennial × 1
38A pot grown begonia or hosta (flowering)
39Collection of Cosmos
46An outdoor planted container (Brailes Parish only)

Dahlias

40A vase of 3 decorative dahlias
413 pompon dahlias
42One specimen bloom

Gladioli

432 spikes — 1 variety
442 spikes — different varieties
451 spike
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Wines & Cider

Exhibitor MUST have made all exhibits. Exhibits to be staged in clear labelled bottles.

47Bottle of homemade wine from a fruit
48Bottle of homemade wine from a flower
49Bottle of homemade wine from a root
50Bottle of homemade liqueur
51Bottle of homemade cider
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Honey

Exhibitor MUST have produced all exhibits. See sbka.org.uk/guidelines

521 × 1lb jar of set honey — Novice
531 × 1lb jar of clear honey — Novice
542 × 1lb jars of set honey
552 × 1lb jars of clear honey
566 jars of honey labelled for sale (any size or type)
571 frame of honey ready for extraction
581 square section or one round or two containers of cut comb
591 bottle of mead of any type, dry or sweet
601 other hive product containing honey or beeswax
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Preserves

Exhibitor MUST have made all exhibits. All jars to be covered with clean lids, named and dated.

61Jar of strawberry jam
62Jar of lemon curd
63Jar of jelly
64Jar of marmalade
65Jar of chutney
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Eggs

Eggs must have been collected by the exhibitor.

666 eggs
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Home Produce

674 shortbread fingers
684 chocolate brownies
694 flapjacks
70Handmade bread — sourdough
714 cheese scones
72A Victoria sponge (jam filled)
73A rich fruit cake (any size)
744 sausage rolls
75A gluten free Victoria sponge
76Men's category — lemon drizzle
77Themed cake — sponge (circus theme)
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Art

All exhibits MUST be the work of the exhibitor.

78Portrait of a circus theme (any medium)
79Pen and ink drawing
80Brailes landscape — any medium
81Still life — any medium
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Photography

Exhibitor must have taken the photos. Max photo size 20cm × 15cm.

83A circus theme
84A mode of transport
85A sunrise/sunset
86Wildlife
87A famous building
88Black and white
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Craft

Exhibitor MUST have made all exhibits and not entered in previous Brailes Shows.

89An article of clothing (machine or hand)
90A fashion accessory
91A knitted or crochet item
92An item made from wet felting
93Any other craft item not covered above
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Floral Art

Accessories allowed. NO artificial plant material. Displayed in niches 75 × 60cm.

94Beauty Without Flowers
95Riot of Colour — flower/plant material to predominate
96A hand held posy
97Flower Power — create a design to depict a decade of your choice
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Children's Classes

All exhibits must be the children's own work. No entry fee. Please put your age (no name) on the front of the exhibit.

Children aged 5 and under

B14 decorated biscuits
B2A model of a clown made from play dough
B3Your decorated handprints on A5 paper or card
B4A drawing or painting of your house
B5A decorated cardboard model

Children aged 6 to 11 years

B6A vehicle made out of fruit and/or vegetables
B7A drawing or painting on A4 — circus theme
B8A LEGO model (your choice)
B9A handmade piece of jewellery
B104 decorated cup cakes

Children aged 12 to 17 years

B11A drawing or painting of a famous icon/celebrity on A4
B124 chocolate chip cookies
B13A handmade piece of jewellery
B14A photograph of local village life
Awards

Cups & Trophies

Presented at 4pm on the day of the show.

1
The Harry Davis Silver Challenge CupBest vegetable exhibit — local exhibitor
2
The W. Miller Challenge CupBest vegetable exhibit
3
The W.P. Manley Silver Challenge CupBest collection of sweet peas
4
The Percy Manley Silver Challenge CupBest gladiolus exhibit
5
Silver Challenge CupBest rose exhibit
6
Ron Green Roses CupBest rose exhibit by local exhibitor
7
The P.G. Righton Silver Challenge CupBest dahlia exhibit
8
Silver Challenge CupBest flower exhibit in show
9
The Mrs Cotterill TrophyBest exhibit class 45
10
The Freeman Silver SalverBest entry in wine & cider classes
11
The Ron Haycock Memorial CupBest entry in honey classes
12
The Violet Claydon Memorial TrophyBest exhibit in floral art classes
13
The Concept Graphic TrophyBest art exhibit
14
The Whichford Pottery TrophyBest craftwork exhibit
15
PrizeBest exhibit under 5 years old
16
PrizeBest exhibit 6 to 11 years old
17
Cyril Sherwood Perpetual Challenge CupMost points in vegetable classes
18
Silver Challenge CupLocal exhibitor most points in flower classes
19
The P.G. Philpott Challenge CupMost points in the flower classes
20
The W. Miller Silver Challenge CupLocal exhibitor most points in classes 1–45
21
The Goodenough Cunnington CupMost points in wine/cider classes
22
The I.T. Wilkes Silver Challenge CupMost points in floral art
23
The WI CupMost points in preserve classes
24
The B.A. Manley Silver Challenge CupMost points in home produce classes
25
The Fermain Challenge CupMost points in children's classes up to 5 years
26
The Banbury Marquee CupMost points in children's classes 6–11 years
27
The Mo Rosenthal Memorial TrophyBest exhibit in home produce
28
Silver Challenge CupMost points from all classes
29
The L.G. Morris Silver Challenge CupLocal exhibitor most points from all classes
30
The Photography CupBest picture from all classes (83–88)
31
The Jackie Vallance Memorial TrophyMost outstanding entry in any class — local exhibitor
2026 Rules

Entry Rules

  • All exhibits (excluding floral art classes) must have been grown or made by the exhibitor and not previously entered in the show.
  • The entry fee is 50p per entry. 10 entries or more gives you free entrance to the show.
  • Any exhibitor may enter more than one exhibit in any class but shall not take more than one monetary prize in that class except where stated.
  • The judges may call in any assistance they require and their decision in all cases is final.
  • If there are insufficient entries in any one class, one or more prizes may be withheld. Judges are not obliged to award prizes where they think they are not merited.
  • All entries, accompanied by entrance fees, must be made in writing to: Mrs Lydia Bocko, Beech Tree House, Castle Hill Lane, Upper Brailes, OX15 5AS by Wednesday 5th August by 7pm. What3Words: ///gosh.serves.committee
  • Baldwin News and The Forge Garage, Lower Brailes will also accept entry forms until Thursday 7th August by 5pm.
  • Each named entrant must be on a separate entry form in sealed envelopes with the correct fee.
  • Please state age if entering in the children's section.
  • NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
  • Exhibits must be staged on the morning of the show between 8.30am and 10.45am, when the marquee is cleared for judging.
  • The committee will not be responsible for any loss or damage.
  • The Marquee will open to the public at 1.30pm and close after presentation of the cups.
  • No exhibit is to be removed before the completion of the cup presentation at 4pm.
  • All exhibits must be removed at the end of the show and before 5pm.
  • Prize money is to be collected between 2.00pm and 4.30pm from the Treasurer.
  • Any prize money not collected will be a donation to the show.
  • Points: 1st: 3 points, 2nd: 2 points, 3rd: 1 point
  • In the event of a tie for a cup, the award will go to the exhibitor with the most 1st prizes.
  • Adults: £5
  • Under 16s: £2.50
  • Under 3s: FREE
  • Free Parking available on site

Please refer to the SBKA guidelines: www.sbka.org.uk/guidelines

Thinking About 2027?

Entries for the 2026 show have closed. The 2027 schedule and entry form will be published here once confirmed.

Save the date: Saturday 14th August 2027. Last year's classes are a good guide to what to start growing, baking and making.
Get Involved 2026 Schedule (PDF)