Alnwick Spring Show - General Rules

1. All entries are free. Exhibitors should report to the show desk, where they will be provided with official entry cards.
2. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to ensure an official entry card is placed on each exhibit staged.
3. Section A: Applications for entry to be submitted to Mrs V Parker or Mrs V Murphy, details as in the Schedule, by the Tuesday prior to the show. This is to enable space to be allocated for each entry.
4. Sections B to H — A competitor may enter one exhibit only in any one class.
5. Sections B to H entries will be accepted on Friday after 6pm and Saturday morning 7am to 9.30am (space permitting). If possible prior notification to Mrs V Parker or Mrs V Murphy, details as in the Schedule, would be appreciated to prepare exhibitor numbers in advance.
6. All exhibits in Sections B, C, D, & F must be grown by the exhibitor.
7. The Alnwick Garden will be open for staging on Friday 6pm until 9.30pm and Saturday 7am until 9.30am.
8. No exhibits to be removed before 5pm on Sunday.
9. The Judges decision is final in all respects.
10. Vases, Baskets, Bowls, Moss and Daffodil display boards are provided..
11. The show committee reserves the right to refuse an entry or determine which classes a competitor may compete.
12. Entry cards to be collected from Mrs V Parker or Mrs V Murphy and should be placed face down beside the exhibit.
13. All exhibitors must comply with the Alnwick Garden safety regulations, and ensure any waste materials are disposed of in appropriate containers. An area for staging will be designated in the Education Room attached to the Visitor Centre.
14. While every reasonable precaution will be taken to safeguard exhibits, the Alnwick Garden/ Show committee cannot accept responsibility for exhibits which are damaged, lost or mislaid during the show.
15. Exhibits not according to schedule will not be awarded prizes. Judges at their discretion may make additional awards where merit warrants.
16. Exhibitors are responsible for ensuring removal of their own exhibits after the show closes. Access of cars into the show area will be according to The Alnwick Garden instructions, and must be followed.
17. Borrowed vases and other equipment must not be removed from the venue and must be returned at the end of the show.
18. The show will be conducted in accordance with the overall Alnwick Spring Show regulations.
Floral Art Rules
19. Nothing may be attached to the staging background in any class.
20. Artificial flowers, fruit or vegetables are not permitted.
21. Accessories may be used in any class at the exhibitor’s risk.
22. Measurements in all classes are approximate.
23. Purchased materials are permitted.
24. No restrictions are imposed on the height of the exhibit.
25. Pre-preparation prior to the final staging of the floral exhibits in Section A is allowed.
Cookery Rules
26. Exhibitors must not submit more than one entry per class.
27. Items exhibited must be homemade.
28. All food must be covered with a transparent cover.

PLEASE NOTE – IMPORTANT
To comply with The Alnwick Garden parking restrictions, all exhibitor cars should enter by the Greenwell Road entrance and must be removed once the unloading of exhibits is completed. This is to allow space for other exhibitors to obtain access. There are car parks situated in Greenwell Road and off Denwick Lane.

The Alnwick Garden Visitor Centre The Visitor Centre is just outside the Walled Garden and provides a multi-functional space for exhibitions, conferences, learning activities, interpretation and events. There is also a small coffee bar within the Visitor Centre with indoor and outdoor seating.

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