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Village Fete Horticultural Show 2026
Categories
(B) Herbs and Flowers:
A bunch of home-grown herbs,
displayed in a jug
Dahlias, 3 blooms (any size, max. 2
varieties, shown in our vase)
1 Head, cluster flowered rose
1 Specimen large, flowered rose
3 Heads of hydrangea
Easenhall Village Community Fete
Saturday 5th September from 1pm-4pm
The village fete is back on Saturday 5th September from 1pm-4pm on the Easenhall Cricket Field. Dog Show and Horticultural Show.
(A) Fruit and Vegetables:
6 Runner beans
Longest runner bean
A giant vegetable
3 Onions
2 Courgettes
2 Root vegetables
5 Plums
Top fruit (apples/pears) 3 of one
variety
Dish of 4 potatoes (one variety,
named if possible)
Dish of 5 tomatoes (one variety,
named if possible)
(C) Plants:
A cactus or succulent plant
1 foliage pot plant
1 flowering pot plant
A chilli plant growing in a pot
(D) Open class:
Any horticultural exhibit, not already
on the schedule
(E) Floral art classes - the Wheatley Trophy:
Summer themed arrangement – accessories allowed
A jug / vase of flowers and foliage
from the garden – no accessories
(F) Home produce:
6 fruit scones
4 rocky roads
Jar of fruit jam / jelly
Jar of marmalade
Jar of lemon curd
Jar of chutney or pickle
Dish of 3 hens’ eggs
Bottle of home-made alcoholic beverage: ingredients to be listed
Bottle of home-made non-alcoholic beverage
(G) Children’s classes
(Ages 15 and under):
6 choc-chip flapjacks
A Lego model (not a kit)
Biggest sunflower head
Flowers from your garden (displayed in a jug or vase)
Wonkiest fruit or vegetable
Children - overall best in class
All entries to include child’s age.
(H) Men’s Cookery Competition:
Cheese Scones
Ingredients:
225g self-raising flour – plus extra for dusting
Pinch of salt
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp baking powder
55g chilled butter cut into cubes
120g mature cheddar, grated
90-100ml milk plus 1 tbsp for glazing
Method:
Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 with a large baking tray inside. Sift the flour, salt, cayenne pepper and baking powder into a bowl. Ensure ingredients are properly combined.
Add the butter to the bowl and use your your fingertips to combine to make breadcrumbs. Sprinkle 100g of the cheese into the breadcrumb mixture and rub together until evenly distributed.
Make a well in the centre of the mixture and pour in enough milk to give a fairly soft but firm dough. You may not need it all to get the right consistency.
Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough to approximately 2cm thick. Cut out the scones with a medium (about 8cm) cutter, then put on a sheet of baking parchment, glaze with a little milk and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Slide onto the hot oven tray.
Bake in the oven for 15-20 mins or until golden brown and cooked through.
How to enter any of the categories:
The show tent is open from 9.30am on the day and all entries MUST be registered and staged by 11.45am.
There is no need to register your entry before the day.
There is no entry fee, but donations are always welcome.
One entry per person, per class.
Entries can be submitted jointly or individually.
All exhibits to be named as to their variety wherever possible.
Jars / bottles should be of clear glass and free from all commercial trademarks, whether on the lid, jar or base, otherwise they will be marked down. The organisers and judges reserve the right to amalgamate or divide entries where it is helpful for judging. The judges’ decisions are final.
Unless clearly marked at the time of staging, all fruit and vegetable exhibits only will become the property of the organisers and will be sold to defray expenses – please let the organisers know if you would like to donate other exhibits.
Never entered a horticultural show before? Give it a try! You’ll be warmly welcomed and you might win!
If you’re a bit unsure, have any questions or want more information, please contact Liz Sidwell or contact us here.
Other News
Village Fete 2026 – preparations are well underway for this year’s fete which promises to have all the usual favourite stalls and side shows, including tea, Pimm's, hot food, coconut shy, ice creams, raffle, local crafters and makers. Volunteers are stepping forward to manage stalls – thank you everyone. More volunteers are needed please to cover all the activities. Could you help with the parking? Or run a stall? We would love to hear from you: contact us here.
Reminders
Defibrillator – this is sited on the village green opposite the village hall in the old red BT phone box. Access to the equipment can only be gained by dialling 999 when full instructions will be given by the emergency services.
Any queries or messages: contact us via the website
Tables & chairs for hire – there are useful fold away tables of various sizes and chairs available to hire from the village committee for use by village residents. £5 per table, £1 per chair. Ideal if you’re having an extended gathering or party. Contact us if you’d like to make a booking.
Next Village Meeting will take place at 7.30pm on Thursday 19 March in the Village Hall and will be the Annual General Meeting. As always, everyone is welcome to come along to join the conversation, offer new ideas, review the accounts and offer support. We hope to see you there.
Village Hall for hire – Our village hall is available to hire by local residents and clubs. Are you hosting a small business meeting? Member of an art/craft group? Planning a small social event? Would be an ideal space. £5 per hour. Contact us if you’d like to make a booking.
Village 200 Club - as a reminder, this is a monthly draw from 200 numbers. Numbers are £5 each per year, most participants hold 5 numbers for a donation of £25 per year. There are numbers available so please grab some if you don’t already hold any by contacting us here. Winner of the monthly £25 prize for May was Norman Clarke, June Bal and Jasryn Dhillon, July Catherine and Steve Dunn.