THE ISA & ARVA SHOW PRESENTS THIS CHAMPIONSHIP
PRIZE FUND €600
RULES & CONDITIONS
Display three pots of preserves from each section below. Pots used to be no bigger than 454 g (1 lb), all the same size Max. space allowed: 22 cm x 22 cm.
Soft Fruits, Stone Fruits & Marmalade
1. Points will be awarded for taste, appearance, sealing, setting & presentation.
2. Lids are only to be used.
3. No biscuits or scones are to be displayed with the exhibit.
4. A simple presentation is only required.
5. The competition is confined to amateurs.
6. Two exhibits will qualify from each show.
7. The exhibits must be home-produced by the exhibitor.
8. In the event of an objection & following an investigation, & if the exhibitor is deemed to be making a living from their profession, they may be disqualified.
9. A special class will be held at each qualifying show.
10. All preserves will be sampled.
11. The judge’s decision at all stages of the competition is final.
12. Exhibits are displayed at the owner's risk.
13. For the final, fresh pots of preserves must be entered.
14. An exhibitor can only qualify one exhibit for the All-Ireland final.
15. These rules are to be read in conjunction with ISA rules.
Entry fee: To final: €6 Location: Arva Show Date: Sun, 27th Jul, 2025
Prizes: 1st - €200, 2nd - €150, 3rd - €100, 4th - €50, 5th - €25, 6th - €25, 7th - €25, 8th - €25
QUALIFYING SHOWS Adamstown Armagh Athenry Ballyfoyle Ballymoney Castlewellan Cork Corrandulla Dundalk Dungarvan Enniscrone Ennistymon Flavours of Fingal Gorey Lurgan Midleton Mullingar Omagh Riverstown
**All entries are to be submitted on www.oldcastleshow.ie.**
**Entries will not be taken on the day.**
All exhibitors must pay at the gate.
First-prize winners from Classes 77-95 will compete for the Betty Porter Perpetual Cup, which will be awarded by the judge.
1st Prize: €15, 2nd Prize: €10, 3rd Prize: €5.
Important Notice:
Please note: do not overfill pots. Please ensure each pot has a good heat seal with a jam pot cover.
Please do not use plastic or metal lids.