Where can you exhibit ?

Whilst there are a large number of shows in which you can enter your wares, the two main ones for this Branch are the Exeter County Show and the North Devon Branch's own Honey Show. 

Show dates for 2012 are as follows :-

St Johns Garden Centre, NDBKA Honey Show	15/16th September	Show Schedule and Entry Form (pdf file)

The exact details vary for each event, and the organisers will issue schedules before each show.
We will enter details on this site when they become available.  In the meantime, if you want to see a schedule in more detail, click here to see a copy of the schedule for the Branch's Honey Show in October 06.

How should you prepare for Exhibition ?

Success, they say, is in the detail.   Whilst the quality of your products should speak for itself, showing them is about presentation as well as quality.    If two similar items taste as good as each other to the judges, then it will be the better presented exhibit which will "steal the show".  If you want a few tips, have a look at the excellent article written by Duncan Weaver (click here).   For further help, try the reference books listed at the bottom of his article, or have a chap with one of the Branch Members who has some experience in showing.  They are always happy to help.

Secondly, start planning early, especially such classes as cut comb or the photography section.   Even the cookery entries may benefit for a few prior attempts, just to make sure that you have got the method spot on and that you can cope with the vagaries of your temperamental oven !

Finally, don't be afraid to try.   If, on your first attempt you don't do too well, don't worry.   You will have learnt something and that will bode well for your next attempt