Show Rules

You ('the exhibitor') can enter the competition if you permanently reside in the West Mainland.
Enter your exhibits between 10.00am and 12.15pm on Wednesday. You cannot be in the hall after 12:30pm. The Dounby Centre will be open on Tuesday evening between 8.00pm and 8.45pm if you can't get there on Wednesday.
You will need to buy a Members' Ticket at the Dounby Centre on the Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning of the show. Juveniles can enter both sections if they wish (only pay for juvenile entry).
You can enter into any number of classes in any number of sections but you can only put ONE entry into each class
You must securely stick, tie or pin an envelope to your exhibit. On the outside, write the name of the article, number and class in which it is competing; put your name and address inside the envelope.
The judges may award three prizes in each class. These are awarded on merit, at the discretion of the judges.
If an exhibit has already gained a prize in a previous West Mainland Show, you can't enter it again (except for pot plants).
You must take your exhibits away no earlier than 5.00pm and no later than 5.30pm on Thursday. Do not remove exhibits during the presentation of the prizes.
We will do our best to take care of your exhibit, but we are not liable if it is damaged or lost.
Take care to check sizes: exhibits which are not as stipulated on the schedule will not be judged.
The decision of the judges is final.
If the points are tied, the exhibitor with the most Firsts will be declared the winner. If there is still a tie, the Seconds and Thirds will be considered.
Trophies, Cups and Special Prizes are presented at 4.30pm on Thursday followed by the distribution of prize money not already collected.
Cups remain with the show committee until they are engraved.
For further information, contact the secretary on sec.owmhs@gmail.com