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Sydney Royal Apiculture Show

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Can I watch the Apiculture Judging?
Answer: Unfortunately the section is judged pre show and is closed to the public.

Question: If a make a mistake and enter in the wrong class will my exhibit be transferred during judging to the correct class?
Answer: No, please take care when entering your exhibits as you will be judged in the class that you enter.

Question:  What will happen if I can’t collect my honey exhibits?
Answer: You have a few options, you can either donate it to the RAS, contact the Coordinator to arrange an alternative time or pay for the return postage of your exhibits.

Question:  Will my honey be displayed over the Sydney Royal Easter Show?
Answer: Yes, all of the exhibits are displayed over the 14 days of the Show.

Question:  Where will my exhibits be displayed?
Answer: Your exhibits will be displayed in the Woolworths Fresh Food Dome, and there are approximately 80,000 visitors to the Woolworths Fresh Food Dome over the Show.

Question: Will my exhibits be secure?
Answer: Every effort is made to ensure that your exhibits are safe and they will be displayed in lockable cabinets.

Question: Do I get my entry fees back if I am unable to deliver my exhibits?
Answer: Entry fees are non refundable after the closing day of entries.

Question: If I win a prize, how will I collect my prize money, ribbon and certificate?
Answer:  All awards & ribbons can be collected when you pick up your exhibits.  Prize money will be posted to you approximately 2 – 3 weeks after the Show.

Question:  I can’t find a class for my exhibit?
Answer: Contact the Coordinator to check if there is a class that you could enter it into.  If there is no class for that type of exhibit you can send a letter or email to the Coordinator requesting that the Committee consider including a class for the following year. 

Question:  Who do I tell if I have some suggestions for new classes?
Answer: Email the Coordinator who will take the request to the Agriculture Committee.  The Committee review the classes each year and value your feedback.

Question:  Do I need special passes to deliver & collect my exhibits?
Answer:  Yes, A pass for your vehicle will be sent out to you before the Show.

Question:  Are there special labels that I need to put on my exhibits?
Answer: Yes, we will send you out exhibit labels that will need to be attached to each exhibit.

Question: How do I know which label to put on each exhibit?
Answer: You will get a package sent out before the Show with a confirmation slip that will list the class number, catalogue number & class description.

Question:  When the class description requires 3 jars (eg 3 jars of light honey), do they all need to be the same or can they be different varieties of light honey?
Answer:  All 3 jars need to be exactly the same honey.

Question:  What if I have more than 1 variety that I want to enter in a particular class?
Answer:  You are welcome to enter as many varieties as you like but you will need to enter that class number multiple times on your application form. Eg – 4 entries in class 100 would be 4 separate entries on your application form.

Question:  Can I enter online?
Answer: Currently you are not able to enter online but can fax or post your entry form to us.  We are hoping to introduce online entries next year.

Question:  Do I send my exhibits in with my application form?
Answer:  No, we only initially need your application form.  The delivery date is provided in your schedule.

 

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