Schedules and Forms

ENTRY FEES: $12 Member, $16 Non Member
Enter the live judging classes and see your work judged in front of a live audience eager to hear what makes an exhibit ribbon worthy. Exhibitors in this class will receive one general admission ticket to enter the Melbourne Royal Show on the nominated Live Judging day. Teachers who enter over 15 students (one class set of entries) will also receive one general admission ticket.

NUMBER OF ENTRIES: One entry per student/exhibitor.

LJC4 – JUNIOR FASHION (YEAR 7–12)
Enter a piece of clothing that you’ve created or up-cycled and participate in our junior fashion parade! You can either wear it yourself or nominate a friend to model it on your behalf.
ENTRY: Exhibitors in this class will receive one general admission ticket to enter the Melbourne Royal Show on the nominated Live Judging day.
NOTE: Exhibit must be presented with a written explanation of no more than 250 words detailing the inspiration behind the piece and equipment used. Exhibits will be judged on technique and appearance.
DELIVERY: All LJC4 exhibits to be delivered to:
Inspiration Space, Spotlight Makers Pavilion, Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Road, Ascot Vale VIC 3032 on a nominated day of the Melbourne Royal Show 2024, 10:00am – 10:45am. Judging will take place at 11:00am.
DISPLAY: Exhibits will not be displayed, and can be collected on the day, or post-Show during collection

JNR2S – BEST IN SHOW JUNIOR ART
Eligible Classes: JNR3S, JNR19S, JNR34S

PRIMARY
Presentation of Exhibits:
Exhibits can be presented on card, but not mounted. Name, year level, age of student and school represented must appear on the back of each exhibit. Exhibits may be signed on the front by the artist.
PLEASE CHECK SIZE RESTRICTIONS FOR EACH CLASS AS OVERSIZED EXHIBITS WILL NOT BE DISPLAYED.
NOTE: NO FRAMES OR MOUNTS

JNR3S – BEST EXHIBIT JUNIOR ART PRIMARY
Eligible Classes: JNR4 – JNR18
JNR4 – PAINTING PREP – GRADE 2
Figurative, landscape, still life or abstract.
Size: Max. A3. No mounts.
JNR5 – PAINTING GRADE 3 & 4
Figurative, landscape, still life or abstract.
Size: Max. A3. No mounts.
JNR6 – PAINTING GRADE 5 & 6
Figurative, landscape, still life or abstract.
Size: Max. A3. No mounts.
JNR7 – DRAWING PREP – GRADE 2
Figurative, landscape, still life or abstract.
Size: Max. A3. No mounts.
JNR8 – DRAWING GRADE 3 & 4
Figurative, landscape, still life or abstract.
Size: Max. A3. No mounts.
JNR9 – DRAWING GRADE 5 & 6
Figurative, landscape, still life or abstract.
Size: Max. A3. No mounts.
JNR10 – PRINT MAKING PREP – GRADE 2
May include screen print, etching, lino print, woodblock, lithography, or mono print. Hand or pressed. Excludes fabric print or batik work.
Size: Max. A3. No mounts.
JNR11 – PRINT MAKING GRADE 3 & 4
May include screen print, etching, lino print, woodblock, lithography, or mono print. Hand or pressed. Excludes fabric print or batik work.
Size: Max. A3. No mounts.
JNR12 – PRINT MAKING GRADE 5 & 6
May include screen print, etching, lino print, woodblock, lithography, or mono print. Hand or pressed. Excludes fabric print or batik work.
Size: Max. A3. No mounts.
JNR13 – COLLAGE PREP – GRADE 2
Work must be on cardboard or similar weight surface.
Size: Max. A3. No mounts.
JNR14 – COLLAGE GRADE 3 & 4
Work must be on cardboard or similar weight surface.
Size: Max. A3. No mounts.
JNR15 – COLLAGE GRADE 5 & 6
Work must be on cardboard or similar weight surface.
Size: Max. A3. No mounts.
JNR16 – DIGITAL ART: GRADE 5 & 6
Submit as a digital piece via email, or printed piece. Can include digital painting, illustration, 3D renderings and other forms of visual expression or combinations that are created entirely within digital software. Please send online link or file share to artcraftcookery@melbourneroyal.com.au in preparation for judging.
JNR17 – CELEBRATING AGRICULTURE CHALLENGE:
PAINTING PREP – GRADE 6
Celebrating agricultural animals; especially Chooks, Alpacas and Dogs!
Size: Max. A3. No mounts.
JNR18 – REPURPOSED/UPCYCLED CHALLENGE:
COLLAGE PREP – GRADE 6
Create a collage using repurposed or upcycled materials.
Size: Max. A3. No mounts.

SECONDARY
Presentation of Exhibits:
All artwork must be mounted but not framed. Black mount frames preferred. Name, year level, age of student and school represented must appear on the back of each exhibit. Exhibit may be signed on the front by the artist.
PLEASE CHECK SIZE RESTRICTIONS FOR EACH CLASS AS OVERSIZED EXHIBITS WILL NOT BE DISPLAYED.
NOTE: NO FRAMES

JNR19S – BEST EXHIBIT JUNIOR ART SECONDARY
Eligible Classes: JNR20 – JNR33
JNR20 – PAINTING YEAR 7 & 8
Water colour, acrylic or gouache. Figurative, landscape, still life or abstract.
Size: Max. A3 including mount.
JNR21 – PAINTING YEAR 9 & 10
Water colour, acrylic or gouache. Figurative, landscape, still life or abstract.
Size: Max. A3 including mount.
JNR22 – PAINTING YEAR 11 & 12
Water colour, acrylic or gouache. Figurative, landscape, still life or abstract.
Size: Max. A3 including mount.
JNR23 – DRAWING YEAR 7 & 8
Pencil, ink, pastel, crayon, graphite, marker or combination of stated media. Figurative, landscape, still life or abstract.
Note: Work must be sprayed with fixative.
Size: Max. A3 including mount.
JNR24 – DRAWING YEAR 9 & 10
Pencil, ink, pastel, crayon, graphite, marker or combination of stated media. Figurative, landscape, still life or abstract.
Note: Work must be sprayed with fixative.
Size: Max. A3 including mount.
JNR25 – DRAWING YEAR 11 & 12
Pencil, ink, pastel, crayon, graphite, marker or combination of stated media. Figurative, landscape, still life or abstract.
Note: Work must be sprayed with fixative.
Size: Max. A3 including mount.
JNR26 – PRINT MAKING YEAR 7 & 8
May include screen print, etching, lino print, woodblock, lithography or mono print. Hand or pressed. Excludes fabric print or batik work.
Size: Max. A3 including mount.
JNR27 – PRINT MAKING YEAR 9 & 10
May include screen print, etching, lino print, woodblock, lithography or mono print. Hand or pressed. Excludes fabric print or batik work.
Size: Max. A3 including mount.
JNR28 – PRINT MAKING YEAR 11 & 12
May include screen print, etching, lino print, woodblock, lithography or mono print. Hand or pressed. Excludes
fabric print or batik work.
Size: Max. A3 including mount.
JNR29 – COLLAGE YEAR 7 & 8
Work must be on cardboard or similar weight surface.
Size: Max. A3 including mount.
JNR30 – COLLAGE YEAR 9 & 10
Work must be on cardboard or similar weight surface.
Size: Max. A3 including mount.
JNR31 – COLLAGE YEAR 11 & 12
Work must be on cardboard or similar weight surface.
Size: Max. A3 including mount.
JNR32 – DIGITAL ART: YEAR 7–12
Submit as a digital piece via email, or printed piece. Can include digital painting, illustration, 3D renderings and other forms of visual expression or combinations that are created entirely within digital software. Please send online link or file share to artcraftcookery@melbourneroyal.com.au in preparation for judging.
JNR33 – REPURPOSED/UPCYCLED CHALLENGE:
COLLAGE YEAR 7–12
Create a collage using repurposed or upcycled materials.
Size: Max. A3 including mount.

NOTE: Entries to be three-dimensional and free-standing. Please ensure that overall measurement is not more than 35cm in any direction, including supports.
JNR34S – BEST EXHIBIT JUNIOR SCULPTURE AND 3D FORM
Eligible Classes: JNR35 – JNR42

PRIMARY
JNR35 – SCULPTURE AND 3D FORM PREP – GRADE 2
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction including supports.
JNR36 – SCULPTURE AND 3D FORM GRADE 3 & 4
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction including supports.
JNR37 – SCULPTURE AND 3D FORM GRADE 5 & 6
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction including supports.
JNR38 – REPURPOSED/UPCYCLED CHALLENGE:
SCULPTURE AND 3D FORM PREP – GRADE 6
Create a sculpture or 3D object using repurposed or upcycled materials.
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction including supports.

SECONDARY
JNR39 – SCULPTURE AND 3D FORM YEAR 7 & 8
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction including supports.
JNR40 – SCULPTURE AND 3D FORM YEAR 9 & 10
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction including supports.
JNR41 – SCULPTURE AND 3D FORM YEAR 11 & 12
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction including supports.
JNR42 – REPURPOSED/UPCYCLED CHALLENGE:
SCULPTURE AND 3D FORM YEAR 7–12
Create a sculpture or 3D object using repurposed or upcycled materials.
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction including supports.

Presentation of Exhibits:
Photographs must be mounted on mountboard or similar
weight cardboard. Black mount board preferred.
PLEASE CHECK SIZE RESTRICTIONS FOR EACH CLASS AS OVERSIZED EXHIBITS WILL NOT BE DISPLAYED.
NOTE: NO GLASS/FRAMES ALLOWED.

JNR43S – BEST IN SHOW JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Eligible Classes: JNR44 – JNR60

PRIMARY
JNR44 – PHOTOGRAPHY PREP – GRADE 2
Colour or black and white.
Size: Not to exceed 34cm x 42cm including mount.
JNR45 – PHOTOGRAPHY GRADE 3 & 4
Colour or black and white.
Size: Not to exceed 34cm x 42cm including mount.
JNR46 – PHOTOGRAPHY GRADE 5 & 6
Colour or black and white.
Size: Not to exceed 34cm x 42cm including mount.
JNR47 – CELEBRATING AGRICULTURE CHALLENGE: PHOTOGRAPHY PREP – GRADE 6
Celebrating agricultural animals; especially Chooks, Alpacas and Dogs!
Size: Not to exceed 34cm x 42cm including mount.

SECONDARY
JNR48 – PHOTOGRAPHY PORTRAIT – PEOPLE/ANIMAL YEAR 7 & 8
Colour or black and white.
Size: Not to exceed 34cm x 42cm including mount.
JNR49 – PHOTOGRAPHY PORTRAIT – PEOPLE/ANIMAL YEAR 9 & 10
Colour or black and white.
Size: Not to exceed 34cm x 42cm including mount.
JNR50 – PHOTOGRAPHY PORTRAIT – PEOPLE/ANIMAL YEAR 11 & 12
Colour or black and white.
Size: Not to exceed 34cm x 42cm including mount.
JNR51 – PHOTOGRAPHY ARCHITECTURE/CONSTRUCTION YEAR 7 & 8
Colour or black and white.
Size: Not to exceed 34cm x 42cm including mount.
JNR52 – PHOTOGRAPHY ARCHITECTURE/CONSTRUCTION YEAR 9 & 10
Colour or black and white.
Size: Not to exceed 34cm x 42cm including mount.
JNR53 – PHOTOGRAPHY ARCHITECTURE/CONSTRUCTION YEAR 11 & 12
Colour or black and white.
Size: Not to exceed 34cm x 42cm including mount.
JNR54 – PHOTOGRAPHY NATURE/LANDSCAPE YEAR 7 & 8
Colour or black and white.
Size: Not to exceed 34cm x 42cm including mount.
JNR55 – PHOTOGRAPHY NATURE/LANDSCAPE YEAR 9 & 10
Colour or black and white.
Size: Not to exceed 34cm x 42cm including mount.
JNR56 – PHOTOGRAPHY NATURE/LANDSCAPE YEAR 11 & 12
Colour or black and white.
Size: Not to exceed 34cm x 42cm including mount.
JNR57 – PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIMENTAL YEAR 7 & 8
Colour or black and white.
Size: Not to exceed 34cm x 42cm including mount.
JNR58 – PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIMENTAL YEAR 9 & 10
Colour or black and white.
Size: Not to exceed 34cm x 42cm including mount.
JNR59 – PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIMENTAL YEAR 11 & 12
Colour or black and white.
Size: Not to exceed 34cm x 42cm including mount.
JNR60 – CELEBRATING AGRICULTURE CHALLENGE: PHOTOGRAPHY YEAR 7–12
Celebrating agricultural animals; especially Chooks, Alpacas and Dogs!
Size: Not to exceed 34cm x 42cm including mount.

JNR61S – BEST IN SHOW JUNIOR CRAFT
Eligible Classes: JNR62S, JNR71S, JNR75S, JNR91S,
JNR98S, JNR103S, JNR112S, JNR121S

CERAMICS
NOTE: Exhibits may be any technique including hand crafted, wheel thrown, slip cast or sculptural.
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction.

JNR62S – BEST EXHIBIT JUNIOR CERAMICS
Eligible Classes: JNR63 – JNR70

PRIMARY
JNR63 – CERAMICS PREP – GRADE 2
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction.
JNR64 – CERAMICS GRADE 3 & 4
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction.
JNR65 – CERAMICS GRADE 5 & 6
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction.
JNR66 – CELEBRATING AGRICULTURE CHALLENGE: CERAMICS PREP – GRADE 6
Celebrating agricultural animals; especially Chooks, Alpacas and Dogs!
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction.

SECONDARY
JNR67 – CERAMICS GLAZED OR UNGLAZED YEAR 7 & 8
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction.
JNR68 – CERAMICS GLAZED YEAR 9 & 10
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction.
JNR69 – CERAMICS GLAZED YEAR 11 & 12
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction.
JNR70 – CELEBRATING AGRICULTURE CHALLENGE: CERAMICS YEAR 7–12
Celebrating agricultural animals; especially Chooks, Alpacas and Dogs!
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction.

DECORATIVE TEXTILES
Note: For display purposes, loops or other hanging devices must be attached to all exhibits.

JNR71S – BEST EXHIBIT JUNIOR DECORATIVE TEXTILES
Eligible Classes: JNR72 – JNR74

PRIMARY
JNR72 – CELEBRATING AGRICULTURE CHALLENGE: DECORATIVE TEXTILES PREP – GRADE 6
Celebrating agricultural animals; especially Chooks, Alpacas and Dogs by creating a piece using applique and/or patchwork together with other techniques.
Size: Not to exceed 45cm x 45cm including trim.

SECONDARY
JNR73 – CELEBRATING AGRICULTURE CHALLENGE: DECORATIVE TEXTILES YEAR 7–12
Celebrating agricultural animals; especially Chooks, Alpacas and Dogs by creating a piece using applique and/or patchwork together with other techniques.
Size: Not to exceed 45cm x 45cm including trim.
JNR74 – DECORATIVE CUSHION OR HOUSEHOLDPRODUCT YEAR 7–10
Design Brief: Choose a household product from the last 70 years and create a piece inspired by that era. Product must include at least one decorative process, for example patchwork, applique, screen printing.
Size: Not to exceed 45cm x 45cm including trim.

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
JNR75S – BEST EXHIBIT JUNIOR DESIGN AND
TECHNOLOGY
Eligible Classes: JNR76 – JNR90

PRIMARY
JNR76 – DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY – RESISTANT MATERIALS PREP – GRADE 4
Create a structure or object using glass, wood, plastic and/or metal (including metal fabrication).
For example: containers, homewares, small furniture items, model vehicles, toys.
Size: Not to exceed 60cm in any direction.
JNR77 – DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY – RESISTANT MATERIALS GRADE 5 & 6
Create a structure or object using glass, wood, plastic and/or metal (including metal fabrication).
For example: containers, homewares, small furniture items, model vehicles, toys.
Size: Not to exceed 60cm in any direction.
JNR78 – CELEBRATING AGRICULTURE CHALLENGE: DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY PREP – GRADE 6
Celebrating agricultural animals; especially Chooks, Alpacas and Dogs!
Size: not to exceed 60cm in any direction.

SECONDARY
JNR79 – DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY – RESISTANT MATERIALS YEAR 7 & 8
Create a structure or object using glass, wood, plastic and/or metal (including metal fabrication).
For example: containers, homewares, small furniture items, model vehicles, toys.
Size: Not to exceed 60cm in any direction.
NOTE: Drawings, designs and/or description setting out the intention of the object, must accompany the model or exhibit. Works may show several disciplines such as sawing, planing, biscuit joining, dowel and mitre-joint making, shaping, wood turning, grinding, drilling, routing, metal cutting, varnishing, metal and wood inlay, pipe flaring, welding, bending, heat treating or fitting of electrical components.
JNR80 – DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY – RESISTANT MATERIALS YEAR 9 & 10
Create a structure or object using glass, wood, plastic and/or metal (including metal fabrication).
For example: containers, homewares, small furniture items, model vehicles, toys.
Size: Not to exceed 60cm in any direction.
NOTE: Drawings, designs and/or description setting out the intention of the object, must accompany the model or exhibit. Works may show several disciplines such as sawing, planing, biscuit joining, dowel and mitre-joint making, shaping, wood turning, grinding, drilling, routing, metal cutting, varnishing, metal and wood inlay, pipe flaring, welding, bending, heat treating or fitting of electrical components.
JNR81 – DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY – RESISTANT MATERIALS YEAR 11 & 12
Create a structure or object using glass, wood, plastic or metal (including metal fabrication).
For example: containers, homewares, small furniture items, model vehicles, toys.
Size: Not to exceed 60cm in any direction.
NOTE: Drawings, designs and/or description setting out the intention of the object, must accompany the model or exhibit. Works may show several disciplines such as sawing, planing, biscuit joining, dowel and mitre-joint making, shaping, wood turning, grinding, drilling, routing, metal cutting, varnishing, metal and wood inlay, pipe flaring, welding, bending, heat treating or fitting of electrical components.
JNR82 – EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES YEAR 7 & 8
Use an emerging technology such as 3D printing, laser cutting or computer numerical control technology to produce an original design object.
NOTE: Drawings, designs and/or description setting out the intention of the object, must accompany the model or exhibit.
Size: Not to exceed 25cm in any direction
JNR83 – EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES YEAR 9 & 10
Use an emerging technology such as 3D printing, laser cutting or computer numerical control technology to produce an original design object.
NOTE: Drawings, designs and/or description setting out the intention of the object, must accompany the model or exhibit.
Size: Not to exceed 25cm in any direction
JNR84 – EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES YEAR 11 & 12
Use an emerging technology such as 3D printing, laser cutting or computer numerical control technology to produce an original design object.
NOTE: Drawings, designs and/or description setting out the intention of the object, must accompany the model or exhibit.
Size: Not to exceed 25cm in any direction
JNR85 – CONTEMPORARY FASHION ACCESSORY YEAR 7 & 8
Create a contemporary fashion accessory using material of any description. For example: bag, jewellery, millinery
or scarf. Item will be judged on creativity, innovation and wearability.
JNR86 – CONTEMPORARY FASHION ACCESSORY YEAR 9 & 10
Create a contemporary fashion accessory using material of any description. For example: bag, jewellery, millinery or scarf.
Item will be judged on creativity, innovation and wearability.
JNR87 – CONTEMPORARY FASHION ACCESSORYYEAR 11 & 12
Create a contemporary fashion accessory using material of any description. For example: bag, jewellery, millinery or scarf.
Item will be judged on creativity, innovation and wearability.
JNR88 – UPCYCLED FASHION ACCESSORY YEAR 7–10
Create a contemporary fashion accessory using a combination of recycled (min. 50%) and new materials.
For example: bag, jewellery, millinery or scarf. Item will be judged on creativity, innovation and wearability.
JNR89 – UPCYCLED FASHION ACCESSORY YEAR 11 & 12
Create a contemporary fashion accessory using a combination of recycled (min. 50%) and new materials.
For example: bag, jewellery, millinery or scarf. Item will be judged on creativity, innovation and wearability. Students who have completed work for year 12 in previous year permitted to enter.
JNR90 – CELEBRATING AGRICULTURE CHALLENGE: DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY YEAR 7–12
Celebrating agricultural animals; especially Chooks, Alpacas and Dogs!
Size: not to exceed 60cm in any direction.

EMBROIDERY ANDHAND STITCHING
JNR91S – BEST EXHIBIT JUNIOREMBROIDERY & HAND STITCHING
Eligible Classes: JNR92 – JNR97

PRIMARY
JNR92 – DRAWING WITH THREAD PREP – GRADE 2
Hand stitching with embroidery or woollen threads to embellish existing items or create new ones.
For example: clothing, cushion, postcard, homewares, fashion accessory, bags, jewellery, toy or art work. Kits allowed.
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction.
JNR93 – DRAWING WITH THREAD GRADE 3 & 4
Hand stitching with embroidery or woollen threads to embellish existing items or create new ones.
For example: clothing, cushion, postcard, homewares, fashion accessory, bags, jewellery, toy or art work. Kits allowed.
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction.
JNR94 – DRAWING WITH THREAD GRADE 5 & 6
Hand stitching with embroidery or woollen threads to embellish existing items or create new ones. For
example: clothing, cushion, postcard, homewares, fashion accessory, bags, jewellery, toy or art work. Kits allowed.
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction.

SECONDARY
JNR95 – DRAWING WITH THREAD YEAR 7 & 8
Hand stitching with embroidery or woollen threads to embellish existing items or create new ones. For
example: clothing, cushion, postcard, homewares, fashion accessory, bags, jewellery, toy or art work. Kits allowed.
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction.
JNR96 – DRAWING WITH THREAD YEAR 9 & 10
Hand stitching with embroidery or woollen threads to embellish existing items or create new ones. For
example: clothing, cushion, postcard, homewares, fashion accessory, bags, jewellery, toy or art work. Kits allowed.
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction.
JNR97 – DRAWING WITH THREAD YEAR 11 & 12
Hand stitching with embroidery or woollen threads to embellish existing items or create new ones. For
example: clothing, cushion, postcard, homewares, fashion accessory, bags, jewellery, toy or art work. Kits allowed.
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction.

FELTING
JNR98S – BEST EXHIBIT JUNIOR FELTING
Eligible Classes: JNR100 – JNR102

PRIMARY
JNR100 – FELTING PREP – GRADE 4
Felted article.
Size: Not to exceed 45cm in any direction.
JNR101 – FELTING GRADE 5 & 6
Felted article.
Size: Not to exceed 45cm in any direction.

SECONDARY
JNR102 – FELTING YEAR 7–12
Felted article.
Size: Not to exceed 45cm in any direction.

TEXTILE ART
JNR103S – BEST EXHIBIT JUNIOR TEXTILE ART
Eligible Classes: JNR104 – JNR111

PRIMARY
JNR104 – FIBRE, FABRIC, YARN PREP – GRADE 2
Note: Entries can be made by one student or by a small group of 2 to 4 students. Using any natural fibre, fabric or yarn as the basis, create an item using any type of textile technique such as knitting, crochet, spinning, felting, weaving, embroidery, collage, pom poms, tassels or fringes. Entries will be judged on originality, creativity and use of colour.
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction.
JNR105 – FIBRE, FABRIC, YARN GRADE 3 & 4
Note: Entries can be made by one student or by a small group of 2 to 4 students.
Using any natural fibre, fabric or yarn as the basis, create an item using any type of textile technique such as knitting, crochet, spinning, felting, weaving, embroidery, collage, pom poms, tassels or fringes. Entries will be judged on originality, creativity and use of colour.
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction.
JNR106 – FIBRE, FABRIC, YARN GRADE 5 & 6
Note: Entries can be made by one student or by a small group of 2 to 4 students.
Using any natural fibre, fabric or yarn as the basis, create an item using any type of textile technique such as knitting, crochet, spinning, felting, weaving, embroidery, collage, pom poms, tassels or fringes. Entries will be judged on originality, creativity and use of colour.
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction.
JNR107 – REPURPOSED/UPCYCLED CHALLENGE:
FIBRE, FABRIC, YARN PREP – GRADE 6
Note: Entries can be made by one student or by a small group of 2 to 4 students.
Using any repurposed or upcycled fibre, fabric or yarn as the basis, create an agriculture-themed item using any type of textile technique such as knitting, crochet, spinning, felting, weaving, embroidery, collage, pom poms, tassels or fringes.
Size: not to exceed 35cm in any direction.

SECONDARY
JNR108 – FIBRE, FABRIC, YARN YEAR 7 & 8
Using any natural fibre, fabric or yarn as the basis, create an item using any type of textile technique such as knitting, crochet, spinning, felting, weaving, embroidery, collage, pom poms, tassels or fringes. Entries will be judged on originality, creativity and use of colour.
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction.
JNR109 – FIBRE, FABRIC, YARN YEAR 9 & 10
Using any natural fibre, fabric or yarn as the basis, create an item using any type of textile technique such as knitting, crochet, spinning, felting, weaving, embroidery, collage, pom poms, tassels or fringes. Entries will be judged on originality, creativity and use of colour.
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction.
JNR110 – FIBRE, FABRIC, YARN YEAR 11 & 12
Using any natural fibre, fabric or yarn as the basis, create an item using any type of textile technique such as knitting, crochet, spinning, felting, weaving, embroidery, collage, pom poms, tassels or fringes. Entries will be judged on originality, creativity and use of colour.
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction.
JNR111 – REPURPOSED/UPCYCLED CHALLENGE:
FIBRE, FABRIC, YARN YEAR 7–12
Using any repurposed or upcycled fibre, fabric or yarn as the basis, create an agriculture-themed item using any type of textile technique such as knitting, crochet, spinning, felting, weaving, embroidery, collage, pom poms, tassels or fringes.
Size: not to exceed 35cm in any direction.

TEXTILE DESIGN
JNR112S – BEST EXHIBIT JUNIOR TEXTILE DESIGN
Eligible Classes: JNR113 – JNR120

SECONDARY
JNR113 – TEXTILE BAG YEAR 7 & 8
Design Brief: “Don’t forget your shopping bag!”
Create a shopping bag using either recycled or repurposed materials. Be innovative in your design and use of materials.
Size: Not to exceed 45cm in any direction.
JNR114 – TEXTILE BAG YEAR 9 & 10
Design Brief: “Don’t forget your shopping bag!”
Create a shopping bag using either recycled or repurposed materials. Be innovative in your design and use of materials.
Size: Not to exceed 45cm in any direction.
JNR115 – TEXTILE BAG YEAR 11 & 12
Design Brief: “Don’t forget your shopping bag!”
Create a shopping bag using either recycled or repurposed materials. Be innovative in your design and use of materials.
Size: Not to exceed 45cm in any direction.
JNR116 – CASUAL, FORMAL OR COSTUME WEAR YEAR 7 & 8
May include sleep wear.
JNR117 – CASUAL WEAR YEAR 9 & 10
May include sleep wear.
JNR118 – CASUAL WEAR YEAR 11 & 12
May include sleep wear.
JNR119 – FORMAL WEAR OR COSTUME YEAR 9 & 10
JNR120 – FORMAL WEAR OR COSTUME YEAR 11 & 12

TOY MAKING
Size: Not to exceed 40cm in any direction.
JNR121S – BEST EXHIBIT JUNIOR TOY MAKING
Eligible Classes: JNR122 – JNR127

PRIMARY
JNR122 – SOFT TOY PREP – GRADE 4
Design Brief: Create a soft toy suitable for a young child. Toy will need to be safe and age appropriate. Any medium.
Size: Not to exceed 40cm in any direction.
JNR123 – SOFT TOY GRADE 5 & 6
Design Brief: Create a soft toy suitable for a young child. Toy will need to be safe and age appropriate. Any medium.
Size: Not to exceed 40cm in any direction.
JNR124 – CELEBRATING AGRICULTURE
CHALLENGE: SOFT TOY PREP – GRADE 6
Celebrating agricultural animals; especially Chooks,
Alpacas and Dogs through construction of an agriculture themed piece using any medium.
Size: Not to exceed 40cm in any direction.

SECONDARY
JNR125 – SOFT TOY YEAR 7 & 8
Design Brief: Create a soft toy suitable for a young child. Toy will need to be safe and age appropriate. Any medium.
Size: Not to exceed 40cm in any direction.
JNR126 – SOFT TOY YEAR 9 & 10
Design Brief: Create a soft toy suitable for a young child. Toy will need to be safe and age appropriate. Any medium.
Size: Not to exceed 40cm in any direction.
JNR127 – REPURPOSED/UPCYCLED CHALLENGE: SOFT TOY YEAR 7–12
Create a soft toy using repurposed or upcycled materials.
Size: Not to exceed 40cm in any direction.

NOTE: Entries must be made from the specified recipes where provided. Number in brackets indicates how many are required. Due to Health and Safety regulations, cookery exhibits will not be returned to exhibitors.
JNR128S – BEST IN SHOW JUNIOR COOKERY
Eligible Classes: JNR129 – JNR147, JNR148 – JNR168

PRIMARY
JNR129 – ANZAC BISCUITS PREP – GRADE 4
Batch of four (4). Recipe provided.
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup plain flour
¾ cup desiccated coconut
¾ cup caster sugar
½ teaspoon bi-carb soda
2 tablespoons boiling water
125g butter, melted
2 tablespoons golden syrup
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 160C. Combine oats, flour, coconut and sugar. Dissolve bi-carb soda in boiling water and add to melted butter and golden syrup. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix. Place teaspoonful on paper-lined baking trays. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
JNR130 – ANZAC BISCUITS GRADE 5 & 6
Batch of four (4). Recipe provided.
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup plain flour
¾ cup desiccated coconut
¾ cup caster sugar
½ teaspoon bi-carb soda
2 tablespoons boiling water
125g butter, melted
2 tablespoons golden syrup
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 160C. Combine oats, flour, coconut and sugar. Dissolve bi-carb soda in boiling water and add to melted butter and golden syrup. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix. Place teaspoonful on paper-lined baking trays. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
JNR131 – DECORATED CUP CAKES PREP – GRADE 4
Batch of four (4). Decorated, with decorations suitable to size of cake. Baked and presented in paper/foil cases. Cake must be made by exhibitor. Exhibits will be judged on creativity and appearance and therefore will not be tasted.
JNR132 – DECORATED CUP CAKES GRADE 5 & 6
Batch of four (4). Decorated, with decorations suitable to size of cake. Baked and presented in paper/foil cases. Cake must be made by exhibitor. Exhibits will be judged on creativity and appearance and therefore will not be tasted.
JNR133 – GINGERBREAD PERSON PREP – GRADE 2
Batch of two (2). Decorated. Recipe provided.
Size: Not to exceed 15cm.
INGREDIENTS:
175g plain flour
¼ teaspoon bi-carb soda
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
65g unsalted butter
75g caster sugar
2 tablespoons golden syrup
1 egg yolk, beaten
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 180C. Grease baking trays. Sift together flour, bi-carb soda, salt and spices into a large bowl. Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar, golden syrup and egg yolk and mix to a firm dough. Knead lightly. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes. Roll out the gingerbread dough on a floured surface and cut out gingerbread persons using a floured cutter. Transfer to the prepared tray and bake for 10-15 minutes, until just beginning to colour around the edges. Leave on the trays for 3 minutes after baking before transferring to a wire rack. Decorate as preferred. Decoration must be edible. Exhibits will be judged on appearance and creativity.
JNR134 – GINGERBREAD PERSON GRADE 3 & 4
Batch of two (2). Decorated. Recipe provided.
Size: Not to exceed 15cm.
INGREDIENTS:
175g plain flour
¼ teaspoon bi-carb soda
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
65g unsalted butter
75g caster sugar
2 tablespoons golden syrup
1 egg yolk, beaten
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 180C. Grease baking trays. Sift together flour, bi-carb soda, salt and spices into a large bowl. Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar, golden syrup and egg yolk and mix to a firm dough. Knead lightly. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes. Roll out the gingerbread dough on a floured surface and cut out gingerbread persons using a floured cutter. Transfer to the prepared tray and bake for 10-15 minutes, until just beginning to colour around the edges. Leave on the trays for 3 minutes after baking before transferring to a wire rack. Decorate as preferred. Decoration must be edible. Exhibits will be judged on appearance and creativity.
JNR135 – GINGERBREAD PERSON GRADE 5 & 6
Batch of two (2). Decorated. Recipe provided.
Size: Not to exceed 15cm.
INGREDIENTS:
175g plain flour
¼ teaspoon bi-carb soda
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
65g unsalted butter
75g caster sugar
2 tablespoons golden syrup
1 egg yolk, beaten
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 180C. Grease baking trays. Sift together flour, bi-carb soda, salt and spices into a large bowl. Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar, golden syrup and egg yolk and mix to a firm dough. Knead lightly. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes. Roll out the gingerbread dough on a floured surface and cut out gingerbread persons using a floured cutter. Transfer to the prepared tray and bake for 10-15 minutes, until just beginning to colour around the edges. Leave on the trays for 3 minutes after baking before transferring to a wire rack. Decorate as preferred. Decoration must be edible. Exhibits will be judged on appearance and creativity.
JNR136 – CHOCOLATE CHIP BISCUITS PREP – GRADE 2
Batch of four (4). Recipe provided.
INGREDIENTS:
125g butter
1 cup soft brown sugar (firmly packed)
2 eggs
2 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup choc bits
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 180°C. Beat butter and brown sugar until well combined. Add the eggs and beat well after each addition. Sift together plain flour and baking powder and mix into the butter mixture. Stir in choc bits. Roll spoonsful of mixture into balls and place on oven trays, lined with non-stick baking paper. Flatten the balls slightly. Allow space to spread. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool on trays.
JNR137 – CHOCOLATE CHIP BISCUITS GRADE 3 & 4
Batch of four (4). Recipe provided.
INGREDIENTS:
125g butter
1 cup soft brown sugar (firmly packed)
2 eggs
2 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup choc bits
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 180°C. Beat butter and brown sugar until well combined. Add the eggs and beat well after each addition. Sift together plain flour and baking powder and mix into the butter mixture. Stir in choc bits. Roll spoonsful of mixture into balls and place on oven trays, lined with non-stick baking paper. Flatten the balls slightly. Allow space to spread. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool on trays.
JNR138 – CHOCOLATE CHIP BISCUITS GRADE 5 & 6
Batch of four (4). Recipe provided.
INGREDIENTS:
125g butter
1 cup soft brown sugar (firmly packed)
2 eggs
2 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup choc bits
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 180°C. Beat butter and brown sugar until well combined. Add the eggs and beat well after each addition. Sift together plain flour and baking powder and mix into the butter mixture. Stir in choc bits. Roll spoonsful of mixture into balls and place on oven trays, lined with non-stick baking paper. Flatten the balls slightly. Allow space to spread. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool on trays.
JNR139 – HEALTHY BREAKFAST MUFFIN PREP – GRADE 4
Batch of four (4).
Design Brief: Create muffins using at least 2 vegetables, 1 wholegrain and 1 seed suitable to be placed in a child’s lunchbox. Vegetables, wholegrain and seed used must be stated on exhibit ticket.
JNR140 – HEALTHY BREAKFAST MUFFIN GRADE 5 & 6
Batch of four (4).
Design Brief: Create muffins using at least 2 vegetables, 1 wholegrain and 1 seed suitable to be placed in a child’s lunchbox. Vegetables, wholegrain and seed used must be stated on exhibit ticket.
JNR141 – WHOLEMEAL OR WHOLEGRAIN BREAD LOAF PREP – GRADE 4
One wholemeal or wholegrain loaf of bread using a leavening agent such as yeast or sourdough starter.
JNR142 – WHOLEMEAL OR WHOLEGRAIN BREAD LOAF GRADE 5 & 6
One wholemeal or wholegrain loaf of bread using a leavening agent such as yeast or sourdough starter.
JNR143 – RAW BALLS PREP – GRADE 4
Batch of four (4).
Design Brief: Create raw balls using at least 1 fruit, 1 nut, 1 seed and minimal use of sweetener such as honey, maple/coconut syrup, agave nectar etc. Raw balls should be suitable to be placed in a child’s lunchbox. Flavour and ingredients used must be stated on exhibit ticket.
JNR144 – RAW BALLS GRADE 5 & 6
Batch of four (4).
Design Brief: Create raw balls using at least 1 fruit, 1 nut, 1 seed and minimal use of sweetener such as honey, maple/coconut syrup, agave nectar etc. Raw balls should be suitable to be placed in a child’s lunchbox. Flavour and ingredients used must be stated on exhibit ticket.
JNR145 – GRANOLA PREP – GRADE 4
Design Brief: Create a baked granola using at least 3 different wholegrains/seeds, at least 2 dried fruits/nuts and minimal use of sweetener such as honey, maple/coconut syrup, agave nectar etc. Granola should be suitable for a healthy breakfast. Must be presented in glass jar and labelled with ingredients and flavour.
JNR146 – GRANOLA GRADE 5 & 6
Design Brief: Create a baked granola using at least 3 different wholegrains/seeds, at least 2 dried fruits/nuts and minimal use of sweetener such as honey, maple/ coconut syrup, agave nectar etc. Granola should be suitable for a healthy breakfast. Must be presented in glass jar and labelled with ingredients and flavour.
JNR147 – FLAVOURED VINEGAR PREP – GRADE 4
One plain glass bottle, approximately 500mL of vinegar flavoured with herbs. Include label that specify ingredients used.

SECONDARY
JNR148 – WHOLEGRAIN LOAF OF BREAD OR ROLLS
YEAR 7–10
One wholegrain loaf of bread or four bread rolls using a leavening agent such as yeast or sourdough starter. Must include at least three different types of grains or seed. Include label with ingredient list.
JNR149 – WHOLEGRAIN LOAF OF BREAD OR ROLLS
YEAR 11 & 12
One wholegrain loaf of bread or four bread rolls using a leavening agent such as yeast or sourdough starter. Must include at least three different types of grains or seed. Include label with ingredient list.
JNR150 – DECORATED FOCCACIA YEAR 7–10
One homemade focaccia decorated using at least three different vegetables or herbs.
JNR151 – ANZAC BISCUITS YEAR 7–12
Batch of four (4). Recipe provided.
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup plain flour
¾ cup desiccated coconut
¾ cup caster sugar
½ teaspoon bi-carb soda
2 tablespoons boiling water
125g butter, melted
2 tablespoons golden syrup
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 160C. Combine oats, flour, coconut and sugar. Dissolve bi-carb soda in boiling water and add to melted butter and golden syrup. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix. Place teaspoonful on paper-lined baking trays. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
JNR152 – MELBOURNE ROYAL SHOW BISCUIT CHALLENGE YEAR 7–12
Batch of four (4) biscuits.
Design Brief: Produce an original biscuit that creatively represents the Melbourne Royal Show. For example: biscuits could be specific shapes, iced with Show motifs, or contain flavours and ingredients that are a reflection of the Show.
JNR153 – DECORATED CUP CAKES YEAR 7 & 8
Batch of four (4).
Decorated, with decorations suitable to size of cake. Baked and presented in paper/foil cases. Cake must be made by exhibitor. Exhibits will be judged on appearance and creativity and therefore will not be tasted.
JNR154 – DECORATED CUP CAKES YEAR 9 & 10
Batch of four (4).
Decorated, with decorations suitable to size of cake. Baked and presented in paper/foil cases. Cake must be made by exhibitor. Exhibits will be judged on appearance and creativity and therefore will not be tasted.
JNR155 – DECORATED CUP CAKES YEAR 11 & 12
Batch of four (4).
Decorated, with decorations suitable to size of cake. Baked and presented in paper/foil cases. Cake must be made by exhibitor. Exhibits will be judged on appearance and creativity and therefore will not be tasted.
JNR156 – GINGERBREAD PERSON YEAR 7 & 8
Batch of two (2). Decorated. Recipe provided.
Size: Not to exceed 15cm.
INGREDIENTS:
175g plain flour
¼ teaspoon bi-carb soda
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
65g unsalted butter
75g caster sugar
2 tablespoons golden syrup
1 egg yolk, beaten
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 180C. Grease baking trays. Sift together flour, bi-carb soda, salt and spices into a large bowl. Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar, golden syrup and egg yolk and mix to a firm dough. Knead lightly. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes. Roll out the gingerbread dough on a floured surface and cut out gingerbread persons using a floured cutter. Transfer to the prepared tray and bake for 10 – 15 minutes, until just beginning to colour around the edges. Leave on the trays for 3 minutes after baking before transferring to a wire rack. Decorate as preferred. Decoration must be edible. Exhibits will be judged on appearance and creativity.
JNR157 – GINGERBREAD PERSON YEAR 9 & 10
Batch of two (2). Decorated. Recipe provided.
Size: Not to exceed 15cm.
INGREDIENTS:
175g plain flour
¼ teaspoon bi-carb soda
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
65g unsalted butter
75g caster sugar
2 tablespoons golden syrup
1 egg yolk, beaten
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 180C. Grease baking trays. Sift together flour, bi-carb soda, salt and spices into a large bowl. Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar, golden syrup and egg yolk and mix to a firm dough. Knead lightly. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes. Roll out the gingerbread dough on a floured surface and cut out gingerbread
persons using a floured cutter. Transfer to the prepared tray and bake for 10 – 15 minutes, until just beginning to colour around the edges. Leave on the trays for 3 minutes after baking before transferring to a wire rack. Decorate as preferred. Decoration must be edible. Exhibits will be judged on appearance and creativity.
JNR158 – HEALTHY BREAKFAST MUFFIN YEAR 7–10
Batch of four (4).
Design Brief: Create muffins using at least 2 vegetables, 1 wholegrain and 1 seed suitable to be placed in a child’s lunchbox. Vegetables, wholegrain and seed used must be stated on exhibit ticket.
JNR159 – HEALTHY BREAKFAST MUFFIN YEAR 11 & 12
Batch of four (4).
Design Brief: Create muffins using at least 2 vegetables, 1 wholegrain and 1 seed suitable to be placed in a child’s lunchbox. Vegetables, wholegrain and seed used must be stated on exhibit ticket.
JNR160 – RAW BALLS YEAR 7–10
Batch of four (4).
Design Brief: Create raw balls using at least 1 fruit, 1 nut, 1 seed and a natural sweetener (no added sugar). Raw balls should be suitable to be placed in a child’s lunchbox. Flavour and ingredients used must be stated on exhibit ticket.
JNR161 – RAW BALLS YEAR 11 & 12
Batch of four (4).
Design Brief: Create raw balls using at least 1 fruit, 1 nut, 1 seed and a natural sweetener (no added sugar). Raw balls should be suitable to be placed in a child’s lunchbox. Flavour and ingredients used must be stated on exhibit ticket.
JNR162 – GRANOLA YEAR 7–12
Design Brief: Create a baked granola using at least 3 different wholegrains/seeds, at least 2 dried fruits/nuts and minimal use of sweetener such as honey, maple/ coconut syrup, agave nectar, etc. No added white, raw or brown sugar. Granola should be suitable for a healthy breakfast. Must be presented in glass jar and labelled with ingredients and flavour.
JNR163 – PICKLED VEGETABLES YEAR 7–10
One bottle/jar containing 350g of pickled vegetables; can be single vegetables or mixed vegetables. Include label with ingredients.
JNR164 – PICKLED VEGETABLES YEAR 11 & 12
One bottle/jar containing 350g of pickled vegetables; can be single vegetables or mixed vegetables. Include label with ingredients.
JNR165 – KIM CHI YEAR 7–10
Using a fermentation process, create one plain glass bottle or jar with a minimum 350g of Kim Chi. Use at least three vegetables. Include label with ingredients.
JNR166 – KIM CHI YEAR 11 & 12
Using a fermentation process, create one plain glass bottle or jar with a minimum 350g of Kim Chi. Use at least three vegetables. Include label with ingredients.
JNR167 – INDIAN CHUTNEY YEAR 7–10
One bottle/jar containing 350g of Indian-style chutney that includes at least two vegetables, one fruit, one herb, and one spice. Include label of ingredients.
JNR168 – INDIAN CHUTNEY YEAR 11 & 12
One bottle/jar containing 350g of Indian-style chutney that includes at least two vegetables, one fruit, one herb, and one spice. Include label of ingredients.

NOTE: Free-standing cakes must have a common base board. Elevated tiers must not overlap the base board. No wires must penetrate icing or cake. Ribbon, 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, diamantes, 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. Cleats (support feet) of minimum 10mm must be attached to the underside of all presentation boards that come into contact with the exhibition surface, to enable sufficient ease of handling.
SIZE: THE BASE BOARD IS NOT TO EXCEED 25CM IN ANY DIRECTION INCLUDING DIAGONAL.
JNR169S – BEST IN SHOW JUNIOR DECORATED CAKE
Eligible Classes: JNR170 – JNR175

PRIMARY
JNR170 – CELEBRATING AGRICULTURE CHALLENGE: DECORATED CAKE PREP – GRADE 6
Celebrating agricultural animals; especially Chooks, Alpacas and Dogs by creating an agriculture-themed decorated cake.
Size: Base board not to exceed 25cm in any direction.

SECONDARY
JNR171 – DECORATED CAKE YEAR 7 & 8
Size: Base board not to exceed 40cm in any direction.
JNR172 – DECORATED CAKE YEAR 9 & 10
Size: Base board not to exceed 40cm in any direction.
JNR173 – DECORATED CAKE YEAR 11 & 12
Size: Base board not to exceed 40cm in any direction.
JNR174 – NOVELTY CAKE YEAR 9 & 10
Cake must be carved or shaped to suit theme.
Size: Base board not to exceed 40cm in any direction.
JNR175 – NOVELTY CAKE YEAR 11 & 12
Cake must be carved or shaped to suit theme.
Size: Base board not to exceed 40cm in any direction.

Open to all makers under the age of 18. Melbourne Royal encourages disability pride and offers the option to print maker’s disabilities along with their entry on display at the Melbourne Royal Show if they choose.

JNR176S – BEST IN SHOW JUNIOR WITH DISABILITY
Eligible Classes: JNR177 – JNR186, JNR187 – JNR197

PRIMARY
JNR177 – 2D ARTWORK PREP – GRADE 6
Painting, drawing, printmaking or collage. Figurative, landscape, still life or abstract.
Size: Max. A4. No mounts.
JNR178 – SCULPTURE AND 3D FORM PREP – GRADE 6
Entries to be three-dimensional and free-standing.
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction including supports.
JNR179 – MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLE PREP – GRADE 6
For example: ceramics, textiles, toys.
Size: Not to exceed 40cm in any direction.
JNR180 – EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES PREP – GRADE 6
Use an emerging technology such as 3D printing, laser cutting or computer numerical control technology to produce an original design object.
NOTE: Drawings, designs and/or description setting out the intention of the object, must accompany the model or exhibit.
Size: Not to exceed 25cm in any direction.
JNR181 – CELEBRATING AGRICULTURE
CHALLENGE: MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLE PREP – GRADE 6
Celebrating agricultural animals; especially Chooks, Alpacas and Dogs by creating an agriculture themed article through use of any medium.
For example: 2D or 3D artworks, ceramics, textiles, toys.
Size: Not to exceed 40cm in any direction.
JNR182 – DECORATED CUP CAKES PREP – GRADE 6
Batch of four (4).
Decorated, with decorations suitable to size of cake. Baked and presented in paper/foil cases. Cake must be made by exhibitor. Exhibits will be judged on appearance and creativity and therefore will not be tasted.
JNR183 – GINGERBREAD PERSON PREP – GRADE 6
Batch of two (2). Decorated. Recipe provided.
Size: Not to exceed 15cm.
INGREDIENTS:
175g plain flour
¼ teaspoon bi-carb soda
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
65g unsalted butter
75g caster sugar
2 tablespoons golden syrup
1 egg yolk, beaten
METHOD: Preheat oven to 180C. Grease baking trays. Sift together flour, bi-carb soda, salt and spices into a large bowl. Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar, golden syrup and egg yolk and mix to a firm dough. Knead lightly. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes. Roll out the gingerbread dough on a floured surface and cut out gingerbread persons using a floured cutter. Transfer to the prepared tray and bake for 10-15 minutes, until just beginning to colour around the edges. Leave on the trays for 3 minutes after baking before transferring to a wire rack. Decorate as preferred. Decoration must be edible.
JNR184 – RAW BALLS PREP – GRADE 6
Create raw balls using at least 1 fruit, 1 nut, 1 seed and minimal use of sweetener such as honey maple/coconut syrup. Flavour and ingredients used must be stated on exhibit ticket.
JNR185 – GRANOLA PREP – GRADE 6
Create a baked granola using at least 3 different wholegrains/seeds, at least 2 dried fruits/nuts and minimal use of sweetener such as honey, maple/coconut syrup.
JNR186 – WHOLEGRAIN LOAF OF BREAD OR ROLLS PREP – GRADE 6
One wholegrain loaf of bread or four bread rolls using a leavening agent such as yeast or sourdough starter.

SECONDARY
JNR187 – 2D ARTWORK YEAR 7–12
Painting, drawing, printmaking or collage. Figurative,
landscape, still life or abstract.
Size: Max. A3 including mount.
JNR188 – SCULPTURE AND 3D FORM YEAR 7–12
Entries to be three-dimensional and free-standing.
Size: Not to exceed 35cm in any direction including
supports.
JNR189 – MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLE YEAR 7–12
For example: ceramics, textiles, toys.
Size: Not to exceed 40cm in any direction.
JNR190 – EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES YEAR 7–12
Use an emerging technology such as 3D printing, laser cutting or computer numerical control technology to produce an original design object.
NOTE: Drawings, designs and/or description setting out the intention of the object, must accompany the model or exhibit.
Size: Not to exceed 25cm in any direction.
JNR191 – CELEBRATING AGRICULTURE
CHALLENGE: MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLE YEAR 7–12
Celebrating agricultural animals; especially Chooks, Alpacas and Dogs by creating an agriculture themed article through use of any medium.
For example: 2D or 3D artworks, ceramics, textiles, toys.
Size: Not to exceed 40cm in any direction.
JNR192 – DECORATED CUP CAKES YEAR 7–12
Batch of four (4).
Decorated, with decorations suitable to size of cake. Baked and presented in paper/foil cases. Cake must be made by exhibitor. Exhibits will be judged on appearance and creativity and therefore will not be tasted.
JNR193 – GINGERBREAD PERSON YEAR 7–12
Batch of two (2). Decorated. Recipe provided.
Size: Not to exceed 15cm.
INGREDIENTS:
175g plain flour
¼ teaspoon bi-carb soda
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
65g unsalted butter
75g caster sugar
2 tablespoons golden syrup
1 egg yolk, beaten
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 180C. Grease baking trays. Sift together flour, bi-carb soda, salt and spices into a large bowl. Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar, golden syrup and egg yolk and mix to a firm dough. Knead lightly. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes. Roll out the gingerbread dough on a floured surface and cut out gingerbread persons using a floured cutter. Transfer to the prepared tray and bake for 10-15 minutes, until just beginning to colour around the edges. Leave on the trays for 3 minutes after baking before transferring to a wire rack. Decorate as preferred. Decoration must be edible. Exhibits will be judged on appearance and creativity.
JNR194 – RAW BALLS YEAR 7–12
Create raw balls using at least 1 fruit, 1 nut, 1 seed and minimal use of sweetener such as honey maple/coconut syrup. Flavour and ingredients used must be stated on exhibit ticket.
JNR195 – GRANOLA YEAR 7–12
Create a baked granola using at least 3 different wholegrains/seeds, at least 2 dried fruits/nuts and minimal use of sweetener such as honey, maple/coconut syrup.
JNR196 – WHOLEGRAIN LOAF OF BREAD OR ROLLS YEAR 7–12
One wholegrain loaf of bread or four bread rolls using a leavening agent such as yeast or sourdough starter.
JNR197 – DECORATED FOCCACIA YEAR 7–12
One homemade focaccia decorated using at least three different vegetables or herbs.

The regulations appearing in this Schedule form part of the General Regulations and Conditions of Entry to an event at the Melbourne Royal Show (Show). In the event of any inconsistency between the General Regulations and these Regulations, the General Regulations shall prevail to the extent of the inconsistency unless the General Regulations provide otherwise.
General Regulations are available at: www.melbourneroyal.com.au/AboutUs/Regulations

1. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
An Exhibit must be the bona fide work of the Exhibitor.
An Exhibit cannot be entered in more than one class.
An Exhibit must have been made by one Exhibitor unless entered in a Group class.
An Exhibit must have been completed after 6th October 2024.
An Exhibit must not have been entered at a previous Melbourne Royal Show.
Exhibits must not have been worn, used or marked, except in Junior Competition (including Schools) and Fashion and Design
Classes where exhibits may have been worn at other exhibitions.
Exhibitors may wash/rinse exhibits for presentation, that is, to remove any soiling that may have occurred in the making up of the exhibit. Judges may reject any exhibits they feel are too soiled for exhibition.
Exhibits using electricity must be compliant with Australian Safety Standards.

2. DEFINITIONS
Please refer to the notes at the beginning of each section to ensure eligibility.
Article: A particular item, piece or accessory.
Set: A number of items belonging together.
Garment: Article of clothing.
Outfit: Set of clothing.
Junior (including Schools): Persons aged from 5 to 19 years inclusive at the commencementof the Show.
Novice: An exhibitor with no more than two years’ participation in that section and who has not won a 1st prize in that section in the Art, Craft & Cookery Competition at the Melbourne Royal Show at any time. Must not work professionally in that craft, art form or technique.
Open: Competition open to all.
Master: An Exhibitor who has won a 1st prize in the Open Classes of that section at any Royal Show. Please state qualifying year and Show.

3. DISPLAY ELIGIBILITY
Exhibits that do not meet the criteria of each section or regulations as set out in this schedule will not be judged or displayed. Melbourne Royal reserves the right not to exhibit any works that are deemed to be unsafe or offensive to the general public

4. FRAMING AND HANGING OF EXHIBITS
All exhibits that are to be hung must be framed and have suitable hanging devices that will take the weight of the Exhibit.
No responsibility will be taken for any work that falls due to faulty attachments.
Melbourne Royal reserves the right to not hang all images in the Pavilion Exhibition.
Melbourne Royal may elect to digitise images as required to enable the display of images within the pavilion.

5. FEES AND CHARGES
Entry fees and Melbourne Royal membershipsubscriptions are exempt from GST.
All other fees and charges include GST unlessotherwise stated.
Entry fees will not be refunded in the eventthat entries are not received.

6. INSURANCE
It is the Exhibitor’s responsibility to take out insurance on their exhibit. Melbourne Royal shall not be liable to take out a policy of insurance effectively protecting any Exhibitor or Exhibits against any claim.

7. LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE
So far as the law permits, Melbourne Royal or any official judge, steward, officer or employee will not be liable in any way for any direct, indirect or consequential loss of an Exhibit, or the diminution in the value of an Exhibit by reason of the sale, delivery, disposal or other dealing with an Exhibit; any damage or injury occasioned to or by an Exhibit; and/or the negligence or any act or matter or thing done, permitted or omitted by Melbourne Royal; or any loss, damage or injury occasioned to or by an Exhibitor or person acting on his or her behalf.

8. NOTE
Section Notes apply to the whole Section unless otherwise stated in the individual classes.

9. SALES
Art and Photography in the Open Sections may be offered for sale. Exhibitors who wish to make their work (Exhibits) available for sale are required to enter the retail price of each Exhibit on the entry form and also provide EFT payment details. An additional $10 handling fee at time of entry for administration and processing costs of the sale will be charged. A 35% royalty fee will also be charged for the sale of each Exhibit.
If an Exhibitor has paid for return postage of an Exhibit which is subsequently sold during Show, the postage fee will be refunded to the Exhibitor.
Sales of Exhibits are made by Melbourne Royal acting solely as agent for the Exhibitor, subject to the right of the Exhibitor to withdraw the Exhibit from sale up to 48 hours prior to the Show commencement. Melbourne Royal retains the right to withdraw an Exhibit from sale at any time. GST is applied in accordance with statutory guidelines.
While Melbourne Royal endeavours to ensure that all Exhibits are the bona fide property of the Exhibitor, or held by the Exhibitor under written lease in existence at the time of entry, the purchaser acknowledges that Melbourne Royal has not made any representation as to the bona fide ownership of the Exhibit or that clear title to the Exhibit will pass to the purchaser on purchase of the Exhibit.

10. PRIVACY
To ensure your privacy, only the Exhibitor’s first name and last name, or school and student’s name (as supplied), will be included in the Catalogue.
On signing the entry form, it is declared that the Exhibitor has the legal right to present the work and content.
All endeavours to obtain permissions must be made for any exhibits of images depicting people. Exhibits may be withdrawn from display if permissions cannot be produced and objections are made.

11. PRIZE CARDS AND RIBBONS
Rosettes will be awarded for the best Exhibit in each section and as set out under each section.
First, second and third prize cards and ribbons and commended awards will be awarded at the discretion of the judge.
Equal places will not be awarded.
If no first place is awarded, second and third places are withheld.
Rosettes, where awarded, will be displayed with the awarded entry.
Where awarded (and if available), prizes other than cash can be collected on the date shown in Catalogue.
All prize money will be paid out via EFT only.

12. PRIZES
By providing an ABN and indicating that you are GST registered, you are agreeing to receive a Recipient Created Tax Invoice for any prize money won.
Incorrect information including lapsed ABNs will incur a $20 handling fee.

13. PROMOTION
Melbourne Royal may release an image of any work to the media for promotional purposes.

14. RESULTS
Results will be available during and after the Show at www.melbourneroyal.com.au/artcraft-cookery

15. TRANSFERS
Please ensure Exhibits are entered in the correct class. On receipt of exhibit tickets, thoroughly check and advise of any discrepancies immediately.
Transfer of Exhibits will only be allowed after consultation with the Coordinator prior to judging.