Alderley Edge Village Show 2025

We welcome back the Village Show in 2025 to celebrate Crafts, Nature, Creativity and Community...

Alderley Edge Village Show
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Saturday 23rd August 2025

This year's show will be held at Festival Hall, Talbot Road, Alderley Edge. SK9 7HR

Schedule Of Classes


The final Schedule of classes is yet to be confirmed for 2025, the below is the schedule used in 2024, The committee reserve the right to make alterations up until the final schedule is released.

Flowers


1. 4 Spikes Gladioli

2. 3 Spikes Gladioli of one variety

3. 1 Spike Gladioli

4. 5 Pompom Dahlias

5. 5 Decorative Dahlias

6. 5 Cactus or semi Cactus Dahlias

7. 3 Dahlias of any kind

8. Display of Dahlias, own foliage only (judged for visual effect)

9. Fuchsia plant in flower - Pot not to exceed 15 cm internal diameter

10. Cactus or Succulent - Pot not to exceed 23 cm internal diameter

11. 6 Stems of Sweet Peas

12. Display of Sweet Peas - own foliage only max spread 60 cm

13. Plant in Flower - pot not to exceed 23 cm internal diameter

14. 3 Stems or spikes of Garden Flowers

15. 6 Stems or spikes of Garden Flowers (different varieties) Max 45 cm wide

16. Foliage Plant - pot not to exceed 15 cm internal diameter

17. Geranium/Pelargonium not exceeding 15 cm pot - upright plant not trailing

Fruit & Vegetables


18. 5 different kinds of Vegetables/Fruit, displayed in a box, basket etc, not exceeding 75 x 60 cm

19. 3 different kinds of Vegetables/Fruit (potatoes excluded) displayed in a box, basket etc, not exceeding 50 x 60 cm

20. 6 Onions Dressed - grown from seed displayed in area 50 x 35 cm

21. 1 Onion Heaviest Dressed max stem 7.5 cm

22. 4 Onions Dressed - each not exceeding 12 oz in weight grown from sets

23. 4 Onions Dressed - each not exceeding 8 oz in weight grown from sets

24. 5 ordinary Tomatoes with stalks

25. 6 small Fruited or Cherry tomatoes

26. 3 BeefSteak Tomatoes

27. 1 truss of Tomatoes

28. 5 Apples

29. Plate one type of Stone Fruit (15 max) - not exceeding 23 cm in diameter

30. Pair of Marrows not exceeding 30cm

31. 1 Marrow (heaviest)

32. A Miniature Garden in a container not exceeding 30 cm (Adult)

33. 3 Courgettes with flower attached

34. 1 Runner Bean (longest)

35. 8 Runner Beans

36. 8 Dwarf Beans

37. 8 Pod of Peas

38. 3 Carrots

39. 3 Sweet Pepper of same variety

40. 1 Cabbage (roots washed in a clear polythene bag)

41. 3 Beetroot of same variety

42. 8 Shallots

43. 3 Leeks (long blanched)

44. 3 Garlic Bulbs of the same variety

45. 5 Potatoes White - on a plate not exceeding 23 cm in diameter

46. 5 Potatoes Coloured - on a plate not exceeding 23 cm in diameter

47. 1 Pumpkin (heaviest)

48. 3 Cobs of Corn (dressed)

49. Any other Vegetables/Fruit/Herb - max 3 of one kind - not covered

50. 5 Chilli Peppers of the same type (any variety)

51. 1 Pair of Cucumbers

52. The longest Cucumber

53. A Vegetable and/or Fruit animal (18 yrs+)

The Newcomers Class


54. 3 Ordinary Tomatoes

55. Potatoes (3 white or 3 coloured)

56. 3 Runner Beans

57. 1 Courgette with flower

58. Vase of any 5 Garden Flowers

59. 1 Runner Bean (longest)

Domestic Crafts


60. Any kind of Knitted Garment for an adult

61. Any kind of Knitted Garment for an Baby/Young child

62. Any article of Creative Embroidery in your own design

63. Any article of Traditional Embroidery

64. Any article of Cross Stitch

65. Any small Item of Crochet

66. Any small Item of Pottery or Ceramic (inc Mosaics)

67. Paper Crafts (inc Cards)

68. Article of any other Craft

69. Any Soft Toy

70. A Painting or Drawing - any subject - max size 61 x 61 cm

71. Novelty Tea Cosy

Photography


72. Landscapes - digital or film

73. Pets - digital or film

74. Wildlife - digital or film

75. A Photo that best represents our Village - digital or film

Cookery


76. White Loaf - small

77. Wholemeal Loaf - small

78. 6 Bread Rolls

79. Artisan Loaf of any type

80. Fruit Cake

81. Chocolate Cake

82. 5 Scones

83. 5 Savoury Scones

84. Victoria Sandwich - jam filled, no icing

85. Lemon Drizzle Cake

86. 5 Cup Cakes

87. A Celebration Cake

88. A Fruit Pie

89. 5 Pieces of Shortbread

90. A Savoury Quiche (not fish)

91. Jam - Soft Fruit

92. Jam - Stoned Fruit

93. Jam - Main ingredient to be named

94. Lemon Curd

95. Marmalade

96. Fruit Jelly Preserve

97. Chutney - Main ingredient to be named

98. Pickles

99. Any 5 items from classes 76 - 99 displayed in a box or basket not to exceed 61 x 61 cm

Under 18'S


100. 5 Cup Cakes

101. 5 Flapjack Biscuits

102. A Flower Arrangement (age up to 17 years)

103. A Painting or Drawing - any subject - (age up to 7 years)

104. A Painting or Drawing - any subject - (age 8 - 17 years)

105. Tallest Sunflower (The Sunflower Challenge Cup) Validated Photo with entrant standing alongside

106. An 'Animal' made from Vegetable or Fruit (age up to 12 years)

107. An 'Animal' made from Vegetable or Fruit (age 13 to 17 years)

108. A Miniature Garden - in a tray maximum 36 x 22 cm

109. A Photographic Print (age up to 17 years)


Supporting Charity


Every year the show aims to raise money for a charity, the choice of charity for 2025 is yet to be made, if you have suggestions of who we could help please reach out to one of the committee.


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Contact us


If you have any questions about the show please reach out to one of the committee at

AlderleyEdgeVillageShow@gmail.com