HO40: Allotment Competition

Pic 2 – Winning Allotment Display
Horticultural Competitions ➤ Fruit & Vegetables Sat 20th Jun 2026 - Sun 21st Jun 2026
Sponsored by
The National Vegetable Society
The National Vegetable Society

Judges: 

 

 

 

  • ENTER VIA www.corksummershow.com
  • Information PLEASE CLICK ON THE INFORMATION SIGN NEXT TO EACH ENTRY FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
  • PLEASE ADD YOUR BANK DETAILS TO FACILITATE PAYMENT OF PRIZE MONEY.
  • PRIZE CARDS & MONEY (1st €25, 2nd €15, 3rd €10) WILL BE AWARDED IN HORTICULTURE FLOWER CLASSES
  • ALL HORTICULTURE ENTRIES MUST BE GROWN BY THE EXHIBITOR.
  • STEMS TO BE DISPLAYED IN CONTAINERS CONTAINING WATER. 

PLEASE NOTE: CONTAINERS NOT SUPPLIED.

 

Staging Friday 19th June 2026 4.00pm to 8.00pm

Judging Saturday 20th June 2026 8.00am – 10.00am

Viewing Saturday 21st June 2026 from 11.00am

Dismantling Sunday 21st June 2026 5.00pm – 6.00pm

 

 

 

 

RULES AND CONDITIONS:

  • Vegetable classes will be judged according to the National Vegetable Society's rules.  
  • Paper plates provided where required.  
  • Presentation will be considered by the judge.   
  • All vegetables should be washed and free from soil with roots trimmed as required.

 

Class Confined to Allotment or Community Garden Groups

Each exhibit must consist of a display of fruit, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and produce from an allotment or community garden. The exhibit should be displayed within an area not larger than 610mm x 610mm (24”x24”).   Entry is Free 

THE COMPETITION WILL BE JUDGED AS FOLLOWS:  
Variety: 25 points  
Condition and quality: 50 points  
Overall presentation and attractiveness: 25 points

Prizes 1st Place: €100 + Cork Summer Show Box Rosette 2nd Place: €40 3rd Place: €20 4th Place €10

Winners will be presented with The Claret Jug 

 

No entries permitted on day of event.

Entry Fee:  
€3.00