Giant Vegetable Schedule

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1 Giant Vegetable Schedule 2018 COMPETITIONS EKKA0530

2 Welcome from the President Competitions are the heart of the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) as they encourage exhibitors to strive to produce the best of the best year in year out. The state s largest annual event has seen competitors rewarded and recognised for their skill, hard work and dedication since In 2017, as Ekka celebrated its 140th anniversary, Queensland s premier competition event attracted 21,000 entries across 13,000 classes in 48 competition sections. More than 4,100 exhibitors competed for their chance to take home a coveted blue ribbon and share in a prize pool of more than $565,000. This included 1,378 new competitors. Our competitions continue to grow in popularity each year. Last year saw a record 2,889 entries received in the beef sections, while Woodchop and Sawing entries reached 2,000 for the very first time - an increase of 30 per cent on Painting and Drawing, Pisciculture, Poultry, Quilts Across Queensland, Sculpture, Bush Poetry and Wool also enjoyed increases in entries. Some of our competitions were even recognised at the 2017 International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) Awards, which represents more than 1,100 fairs around the world. The RNA received a total of 19 international awards for excellence, six of those for our competitions, with Woodchop and Sawing, Paddock to Palate and Pisciculture among those recognised. For 143 years, the RNA has been dedicated to celebrating and championing agriculture and the critical role it plays in the everyday lives of Queenslanders. The RNA is honoured to stage the Ekka, the people s show, on behalf of the community each year, showcasing the best of the best to an average of around 400,000 people. Good luck and we look forward to seeing your high quality entries at the 2018 Royal Queensland Show. Top 10 Competitions in 2017 David Thomas RNA President Competition 2017 Entries 1. Canine 2, Horse 2, Woodchop & Sawing 2, Poultry 1, Stud Beef 1, Photography 1, Creative Art and Craft Painting & Drawing Cookery Education on Show 854 RNA0550

3 141 st ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW FRIDAY 10 SUNDAY 19 AUGUST 2018 SPONSORED BY MARSH PTY LTD Council Steward Mr Gary Kieseker Steward Mr Shaun Sandilands ENTRIES CLOSE ENTRY FEES ENTRIES PER CLASS ONSITE ENTRY VEHICLE ACCESS DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS *EXCLUDING GIANT PUMPKINS JUDGING COLLECTION OF EXHIBITS PLEASE NOTE Thursday 9 August 2018 by 9.00am $4.00 per entry, per exhibit No Restriction All patrons requiring entry to deliver their Royal Queensland Show are required to wear a high visibility vest and enclosed shoes. If required, high visibility vests can be purchased for $10 each at the Uniform Room, located at the security entrance to the Royal ICC, Gregory Terrace. All vehicles driving onto the Showgrounds MUST display an RNA Vehicle Access Permit on their dashboard in order to gain entry. Please visit: for more information and to access the form. Please note there will be no exemptions to this rule. All deliveries of exhibits occurring during the bump in process of the Royal Queensland Show will require verification of entry by way of a tax receipt or exhibit listing. All deliveries of exhibits are to be to the Agricultural Hall, Stewards Office. Thursday 9 August 2018 Deliveries between 7.00am and 9.00am Thursday 9 August 2018 after 10.00am Exhibits to be collected on Sunday 19 August 2018 after 7.00pm Or on Monday 20 August NOTE: Entries not collected will be discarded Giant Pumpkin Competition This competition is no longer judged during the Royal Queensland Show. Seeds are distributed for planting in late spring with judging held in May. Please entries@royalqueenslandshow.org.au for further information. LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED PRIZES AND PRIZE MONEY SUBJECT TO CHANGE NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER CLOSE OF ENTRIES

4 SPONSORED BY The RNA wishes to thank the following sponsors who have contributed towards prize money, prizes and conducting of the GIANT VEGETABLE Competition

5 GIANT VEGETABLE COMPETITION Patrons must wear a high visibility vest and enclosed shoes upon arrival to gain entry. High visibility vests can also be purchased for $10 each at the Uniform Room, located at the Security Entrance of the Royal ICC, 600 Gregory Terrace. Class 4 Class 5 Marsh Pty Ltd Heaviest Queensland Blue Table Pumpkin Marsh Pty Ltd Heaviest Table Pumpkin Any other variety. 1. Entry fee of $4.00 per entry, per exhibit 2. Exhibits will be disposed of if not collected after 7.00pm on Sunday 19 August 2018 or on Monday 20 August Depending on space constraints only winning entries may be displayed 4. Late deliveries will not be accepted 5. Entries are to be delivered along with a copy of the receipt or exhibit listing to the Agricultural Hall entrance on Gregory Terrace on Thursday 9 August 2018 by 9.00am 6. All entries must be accompanied by a copy of the receipt of exhibit listing 7. Winners' names will be listed on the Royal Queensland Show website 8. All entries must have been grown by the exhibitor 9. Entry into this competition does not permit an exhibitor free entry into the Showgrounds during the Royal Queensland Show 10. The Association reserves the right to declare no competition in any class in which there are less than three entries 11. Judges and Stewards will, if necessary, determine the class in which an exhibit must be entered 12. Any produce that is declared weed or noxious plant or forbidden entry into Queensland is not eligible for entry 13. Placing will be given on a first, second and third basis Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Marsh Pty Ltd Heaviest Stock Gramma First, $40; Second, $10; $50 sponsored by Marsh Pty Ltd Marsh Pty Ltd Heaviest Pie Melon First, $30; Second, $10; $40 sponsored by Marsh Pty Ltd Marsh Pty Ltd Longest Bugle Gramma First, $15; Second, $5; $20 sponsored by Marsh Pty Ltd Class 6 Class 7 Class 8 Class 9 Marsh Pty Ltd Heaviest Marrow Any variety. 5 cm stem to be left attached to marrow. Marsh Pty Ltd Heaviest Sweet Potato Any variety. Marsh Pty Ltd Heaviest Corn (Maize) Cob Marsh Pty Ltd Longest Corn (Maize) Cob Class 10 Marsh Pty Ltd Heaviest Trio Tomatoes 1 cm stem to be attached to fruit. Class 11 Marsh Pty Ltd Heaviest Stock Turnip All turnips to have tops on at delivery. Class 12 Marsh Pty Ltd Heaviest Trio Citrus Any variety. 1cm stem to be attached to fruit. Class 13 Marsh Pty Ltd Heaviest Pineapple MARSH PTY LTD CHAMPION EXHIBITOR - HOME GROWN GIANT VEGETABLE Association Rosette,, $100 $100 sponsored by Marsh Pty Ltd