Competition Terms and Conditions

General entry

• To be considered for exhibition, entrants must complete and submit an entry form with details of their entry by 9am Monday 11^th May 2026
• The first 10 entries will be accepted for each category.
• Each category has a limit of one entry per person.
• Entry is open to individuals aged 16 years and over. Entrants under 18 years of age must have parent or legal guardian consent to participate.
• Elected Members and employees of the City of Swan are not eligible to enter.

Art & Craft

• All items must be original and created by the exhibitor.
• Painting, Drawing and Photography entries must not exceed A3 (30cm x 42cm) dimensions. These entries must be suitably mounted or framed with the back of the artwork strung for display.
• Photography must be printed and presented without significant digital manipulation.
• Sculptures must be stable for public display. Ceramics must be suitable for display on tables. Freestanding sculptures must not exceed 100cm x 100cm and be free of sharp edges. Larger woodwork and metalwork entries may be considered at the discretion of the Swan Valley Show organisers.

Home & Country Kitchen

• All entries must be homemade by the exhibitor.
• Baked goods must be presented on a plain white plate and covered with clear wrap.
• Jams must be in clean, sealed glass jars with labels indicating ingredients and date made.
• No commercial or store-bought items permitted.
• Judges will taste entries; preparation hygiene is essential.

Horticulture & Gardening

• All produce must be grown by the exhibitor.
• Garden baskets should contain a variety of seasonal items and be attractively arranged.
• Vase floral arrangements must be stable, well-balanced, and suitable for public display.
• Entries must be delivered in containers appropriate for display and handling.

Entry Drop-Off

• Entries must be delivered on Friday, 22nd May 2026 between 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM to the WA State Equestrian Centre.
• All entries must be delivered during this time to be eligible for judging. Late entries will not be accepted.

Awards

• Three awards will be presented per category 1st, 2nd, 3rd place. First prize will receive a $50 Swan Valley Gift Card. Each placeholder will receive a ribbon.
• Judging will commence at 6:30 PM on Friday, 22nd May 2026. Judges’ decisions are independent and final. No correspondence will be entered into.
• Award presentations will commence at 3:00PM on Saturday, 23rd May 2026
• Entries must be picked up from State Equestrian Centre upon the conclusion of the awards ceremony from 3:30-4:00PM Saturday, 23rd May 2026

Entry pick up

• Entries must be picked up from State Equestrian Centre upon the conclusion of the awards ceremony from 3:30-4:00PM Saturday, 23rd May 2026

Contact
For further queries, please contact: Ellen via arts@swan.wa.gov.au