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Honey show classes

CategoryClassNameDescription
Honey 1Light honeyTwo matching 1lb jars of light honey
 2Medium HoneyTwo matching 1lb jars of medium honey
 3Dark honeyTwo matching 1lb jars of dark honey
 4Crystal honeyTwo matching 1lb jars of crystallised honey
 5Soft honeyTwo matching 1lb jars of soft set honey
 6Chunk honeyTwo matching jars of chunk honey
 7Cut combOne piece cut comb, gross weight 200-255g (7-9oz), in container with transparent lid
 8CombOne frame of capped liquid honey for extraction, in bee-proof show case
 9Gift honeyGift, One 1lb jar of honey of any type. (Donated after the show to Willen Hospice)
 10Honey for saleSix matching 1lb jars of honey presented labelled as for legal sale under current rules
 11SectionOne section of honey, round or square
 12Black jarOne 1lb jar of honey, the jar painted black
Wax13Wax cakeOne cake of beeswax, 200g to 255g (7 to 9 oz approx)
 14Five wax barsFive matching cakes of beeswax (each 25-30g, matching)
 15Dipped or moulded candlesThree matching beeswax candles , dipped or moulded, displayed erect, ready to burn
 16Rolled candlesThree matching beeswax candles, rolled, displayed erect, ready to burn
Cake17Fruit cakeOne honey fruit cake, as per recipe provided
 18Plain cakeOne plain honey cake, as per recipe provided
Fudge19FudgeHoney fudge as per recipe provided, eight square pieces on a plate
Mead20Dry meadOne bottle dry mead
 21Sweet meadOne bottle sweet mead
 22Honey wineOne bottle Honey Wine, label stating main ingredients apart from honey
Craft23CraftOne item made or produced by the exhibitor, relevant to beekeeping either by its uses or subject, or by being made using beehive produce. Could include, for example: cookery or preserves; skeps; inventions; paintings; cosmetics; needlework; woodwork. Excludes items covered by classes 1-21. Please let us know in advance if your craft entry needs a lot of space, hanging up, or a special display
 24PhotoPhotograph taken by Beekeeper, showing any of the following: Honey, beeswax, honeybees, the craft of beekeeping, Beekeeping through the seasons. A4 size maximum, may be mounted or unmounted.
Novice25Novice clear honeyOne 1lb jar of clear honey, of any colour. This class can be entered by anyone who has not won a First Prize in a Honey Show judged by BBKA Honey Show Rules.
 26Novice cyrstallised/set honeyOne 1lb jar of crystallised/set honey, of any type. This class can be entered by anyone who has not won a First Prize in a Honey Show judged by BBKA Honey Show Rules.
 27Novice wax cakeOne cake of beeswax, between 110g and 170g (4 to 6 oz.) This class can be entered by anyone who has not won a First Prize in a Honey Show judged by BBKA Honey Show Rules.
Children28Child CraftOne Craft item (model, photograph, cookery, needlework). Any child up to 16 years on date of Honey Show. Must be the child’s own work, with only-age appropriate assistance given.
 29Child honeyOne jar of honey, any type. Any child up to 16 years on date of Honey Show. Must be the child’s own work, with only-age appropriate assistance given.
 34Photograph (child)A bee-related photograph mounted on A4 card (open class to anyone in MK)
Misc30CompositeComposite class. Any 4 from list: Frame of Honey in beeproof case ready for extraction; 1 Jar Light honey; 1 jar Medium Honey; 1 jar Dark Honey; 1 piece Cut Comb in container with see through lid, Minimum weight 226g (8oz); 1 Candle (Dipped, poured or moulded); 1 piece of Beeswax, between 200 and 255g. Frame of Honey for extraction can be the same as Class 8, all other items must be unique.
 31Shop displayA Shop Display. 1m x 1m x 1m display space. To include: Honey ready for sale. Beeswax for sale in any form, any other Beekeeping items for sale (can include fudge/sweets/cakes). Current legislation for labelling must be followed for all items.
 32Honey labelHoney label legal for sale in UK
 33Microscope slideMicroscope slide, showing anything relevant to bees and beekeeping
Open50Light HoneyTwo matching (1lb) jars of light clear honey
 51Medium Honey Two matching (1lb) jars of medium clear honey.
 52Black JarOne (1lb) jar of honey which will be judged on aroma and flavour alone. The jar must be wrapped in silver foil after the application of the entrant's label. The foil can be supplied by the honey show secretary.
 53Honey CakeHoney cake, which must be made using the recipe quoted in class 18.
 54Wax cakeOne cake of beeswax 200-255g (7-9oz)