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Competitions

About our competitions

Each year The Eston Show hosts creative competitions that invite the community and public to take part in.

Our Photography Competition allows entrants to submit photographs ahead of the Show across various categories. Selected entries are judged and displayed during the event for visitors to enjoy.

Our Flower Arranging Competition is open to both school learners and adults, with different categories to enter. Arrangements are judged and displayed as part of the Show’s weekend exhibits.

Photography

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Floral Art

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General Regulations

  1. Please notify the relevant convenor if you would like to enter any of the competitive categories:
  2. The closing date for entry forms will be
    • Photography: 18h00 on Friday 21st August 2026.
    • Floral Art: 17h00 on Monday 17th August 2026.
  3. Exhibits must be staged as detailed in each section.
  4. Late exhibits will not be accepted.
  5. Entry Fee:
    • Floral Art: Junior flowers – R25.00 per child, to be paid on the day of doing the arrangements (Thursday 27th August).
    • Photography R20.00 per photo entered – Digital photo’s to be submitted, the organisers will print and ensure correct sizing and presentation is submitted to the judges.
  6. While Judging takes place, exhibitors are to leave all exhibition areas.
  7. Points awarded for Photography and Floral Art:
    • Special Prize 6 points
    • 1st Prize 4 points
    • 2nd Prize 2 points
    • Highly Commended 1 point
    • No single entry may receive both a special prize and a 1st prize.
  8. The committee does not hold itself responsible for any loss or damage.
  9. No article previously exhibited on this show can be shown again.
  10. Entries are limited to 3 per person per class, except for photography you may enter 5 photographs per category.
  11. The Committee reserves the right to admission.
  12. Sections are to be entered as individuals only.
  13. Trophies will only be awarded if a minimum of 10 points is received in each section.
  14. Exhibitors will be held responsible for their own exhibits, which will be released by the stewards at 16h00 on Sunday 30th August 2026.
  15. All trophies will remain with the Show Committee.
  16. Trophies presented during prize giving are to be returned immediately after the presentation ceremony.

Past Winners

TROPHYSECTIONWINNER 2025
Photography
EG KirbyMost points - photographyMaddison Raunernheimer
Runner upLoren Maguire
Gavin Dukes MemorialBest photo on showLoren Maguire
Lyn Hosking Memorial TrophyBest childrens photographHayley Bennet
Flower Arranging
Rose BowlHighest aggregateTalita Steinbach
Diana BenseHighest points (Advanced section)Olivia Smith
Powerscourt W.IHighest points (Intermediate section)Natalie Pienaar
Waverly StoreHighest points (Novice section)Talita Steinbach
EM ByrneBest on showOlivia Smith
Marie Byrne memorialMost points - childrens floralRiley Stainbank
Jill Chubb memorialBest childrens floral exhibitionRiley Stainbank
Stands
1978 Show CommitteeBest A standPTA Petroleum
AD StainbankRunner up A standSymetra Wealth
BEFA trophyBest outside standHalfway, Scottburgh
Dan & Edith MaherBest craft standEcogem
Kempston Chevroletest Exhibit - Industrial marqueeCoastals
Childrens Art
Eston Service stationHighest aggregateJames Bennett
Eric Roe-ScottMost outstanding exhibit by a Senior girlBriley Hampson and Holly Ridgeway
Eva Roe-ScottMost outstanding exhibit by a Senior boyJames Bennett
Junior PrizeMost outstanding exhibit by a Junior girl (Gr1-3)Sklya Gadd
Junior PrizeMost outstanding exhibit by a Junior boy (Gr1-3)Seth Wright
Fay Smith trophyMost points by a Senior girl in craft sectionRuth Bergh
Ian Smith trophyMost points by a Senior boy in craft sectionJames Bennett
Junior PrizeBest on show Junior girl (Gr1-3)Layla Gurney
Junior PrizeBest on show Junior boy (Gr1-3)Selby Pienaar