Spring Show Online Competitions
ONLINE COMPETITION SCHEDULE
Bringing some fun to the community!
We have put together a condensed Spring Show ONLINE Competition Schedule that is open to everyone to enter, and entry is FREE!
It may be something you have have been working on over the year, or something you are about to create. There are children and open categories. Everything from art to cooking, needle work to leather work, cake decorating, and floral saucers are included. Take a look and see what's there.
Thanks to our great sponsors we have prizes for the most outstanding exhibits in each category.
So what are you waiting for, take a look, and send us your entry now!
The 2021 Ballarat Spring Show is an online exhibitor only event. All exhibits are to be emailed. No exhibits will be accepted onsite.
Scroll down to see competition details, or download the full schedule below.
CHILDREN'S SECTION
An exhibit must have the age of the child and year level included in the email entry. Exhibits to be childs own work.
SECTION A - CHILDREN'S COOKERY
COOKERY FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN
CLASS 11000 - 3 Decorated Plain Bought Marie Biscuits
An Oz Tenpin Bowling Ballarat Voucher will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit in each class category (except Pre-School category).
A LEGO Classic Bricks prize will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit in the Pre-School category.
- Pre School, Preps to Grade 2, Grade 3 to 6
- Topping must be edible
Class 11001 - Decorated Cupcakes - 3
An Oz Tenpin Bowling Ballarat Voucher will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit.
COOKERY FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CHILDREN
Class 11200 - Decorated cupcakes - 3
A $25 Wish Gift card, donated by Woolworths, will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit.
- Topping must be edible
DECORATED CAKES FOR CHILDREN
Free-standing cakes must have a common base board. Base board not to exceed 50cms in any direction including diagonal. Elevated tiers must not overlap base board. No wire must penetrate icing or cake.
Ribbons, tulle, wire, non-synthetic stamens, edible colouring edible glitter (minimum amount) cachous, piping gel, coconut, posy picks and manufactured pillars may be used. Raffia and cord are permitted in presentation. No manufactured ornaments, dry gyp, lace or inedible glitter allowed, unless otherwise stated.
Dummy cakes are permitted as long as the same shape can be constructed in cake. Presentation taken into consideration.
Class 11301 - Decorated Novelty Cake
A $25 Wish Gift card, donated by Woolworths, will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit.
- Butter cream etc. Lollies can be used)
SECTION B - CRAFT FOR PRESCHOOL & SCHOOL CHILDREN
PRE-SCHOOL & PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Class 11350 - Drawing
An Art Pack, donated by Officeworks Ballarat, will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit.
- A3 size maximum
Class 11351 - Lego Construction
An Oz Tenpin Bowling Ballarat Voucher will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit in each class category (except Pre-School category).
A Lego Classic Bricks prize will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit in the Pre-School category.
- No larger than 25 x 30cms
- Own design
- Must be presented on a solid base.
- Preschool – Duplo/Lego
- Prep – Grade 2 - Lego
- Grade 3 – 4 - Lego
- Grade 5 – 6 - Lego
Class 11352 - Article - any other craft
An Oz Tenpin Bowling Ballarat Voucher will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit.
SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Class 11400 - Drawing
An Art Pack, donated by Officeworks Ballarat, will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit.
- Any medium (A3 size maximum)
Class 11401 - Lego Construction
A $25 Wish Gift card, donated by Woolworths, will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit.
- No larger than 25 x 30cms
- Own design
- Must be presented on a solid base.
Class 11402 - Article - any other craft
A $25 Wish Gift card, donated by Woolworths, will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit.
SECTION C - CHILDREN'S PLANTS & FLOWERS
PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
An Oz Tenpin Bowling Ballarat Voucher will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit in each class category.
Class 11500 - Floral Saucer 8yrs & under
- Flowers arranged in sand in a teacup size saucer
Class 11501 - Floral Saucer 12 years & under
- Flowers arranged in sand in a teacup size saucer
SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Class 11502 - Arrangement of fresh flowers in own Vase
A $25 Wish Gift card, donated by Woolworths, will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit.
OPEN SECTION
SECTION D - CAKES
DECORATED CAKES
Regulations apply to OPEN & NOVICE
One entry per person per class. Free-standing cakes must have a common base board. Base board not to exceed 50cms in any direction including diagonal. Elevated tiers must not overlap base board. No wire must penetrate icing or cake. Ribbons, tulle, wire, non-synthetic stamens, edible colouring, edible
glitter (minimum amount) cachous, piping gel, coconut, flower picks and manufactured pillars may be used. Raffia and cord are permitted in presentation. No manufactured ornaments, dry gyp, porcelain, plastic lace or inedible glitter allowed, unless otherwise stated.
Dummy cakes are permitted as long as the same shape can be constructed in cake. Presentation taken into consideration.
OPEN
Class 15051 - Decorated Cake
A $25 Wish Gift card, donated by Woolworths, will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit.
- Professionals are not permitted to enter.
NOVICE
Class 15052 - Decorated Cake
A $25 Wish Gift card, donated by Woolworths, will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit.
SECTION E - NEEDLEWORK
Articles may not be exhibited if they have won a prize at a previous Ballarat show.
All work must be the bonafide work of the exhibitor and must not have been washed or dry cleaned.
EMBROIDERY
Class 16000 - Embroidered Article
A $25 Wish Gift card, donated by Woolworths, will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit.
PATCHWORK
Class 16001 - Modern Quilt
A $25 Wish Gift card, donated by Woolworths, will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit.
SECTION F - CROCHET
CROCHET
Class 16002 - Crocheted Rug
A $25 Wish Gift card, donated by Woolworths, will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit.
- Maximum 1.50m x 1.50m
HAND KNITTING
Class 16003 - Knitted Article
A $25 Wish Gift card, donated by Woolworths, will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit.
- Any yarn
SECTION G - CRAFTWORK
CRAFTWORK
Class 17000 - Article in any craft
A $25 Wish Gift card, donated by Woolworths, will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit.
WOODWORK
Class 17001 - Article of woodwork
A $25 Wish Gift card, donated by Woolworths, will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit.
- Maximum 60cm x 60cm
LEATHER
Class 17002 - Article of Leather work
A $25 Wish Gift card, donated by Woolworths, will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit.
SECTION SP - SPECIAL PERSONS
Class 18000 - Article of any craft
A $25 Wish Gift card, donated by Woolworths, will be awarded for the most outstanding exhibit.
ENTRY
ENTRY IS FREE
ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 5th November 2021
ONLINE ENTRIES
Just take a photo and send to admin@ballaratshow.org.au.
Visit our social media channels for some more fun competitions!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
We gratefully acknowledge the prizes donated by our Sponsors. When purchasing goods and services please consider the following who make it possible to host our competitions.
Our Sponsors include Woolworths, Regent Cinemas Ballarat, Darrell Lea Ballarat, Officeworks Ballarat, Oz Tenpin Ballarat.
Upcoming Attractions
Showbiz Cinemas Drive-In
November & December 2021
Showbiz Cinemas is pleased to announce that the Ballarat Showgrounds will again play host to Ballarat’s drive-in Theatre.
Ballarat Market
Every Sunday From 9am
Ballarat Market returns from Sunday 7th November
Run by Ballarat South Rotary Club, contact 0418 518 106.
The market operates every Sunday on the Showgrounds site corner of Creswick Rd and Howitt St.
Ballarat Wine Show Award Presentation Dinner
27 November 2021, 6.30pm
Hosted by The Courier's Caleb Cluff, and catered by acclaimed Chef Ian Curley, tickets are limited, so be quick to avoid disappointment.
Ballarat Spring Show
12, 13 & 14 November 2021
We're going online! Download a copy of our 2021 Spring Show Online Competition Schedule and get involved.
Entry is free. Exhibits must be photographed and images and details emailed to us for judging.
Entries close Friday 5th November.