COOKS, artists, and other craft specialists are invited to enter a micro competition at the Heathcote showgrounds on Saturday, 22 April.<\/p>\n
There are 29 classes, including Victorian Agricultural Society categories, and entry is free.<\/p>\n
Art and craft chief steward Marj Harris said winners of the Heathcote VAS sections would advance to group finals on Sunday, 30 April and group winners would then participate in the statewide competition at the Royal Melbourne Show in September.<\/p>\n
\u201cEntries need to be in by 10am on the day; there\u2019s no entry form, just bring them in\u201d she said. \u201cThey\u2019ll be on show from 12 to 3 after judging.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 2022 Heathcote Show was called off after the showgrounds became waterlogged due to heavy rain, and COVID restrictions saw the cancellation of the 2020 and 2021 shows.<\/p>\n
This micro competition allows local entrants who missed out in recent years to have the chance to progress through to this year\u2019s statewide contests.<\/p>\n
The Victorian Yard Utility and Farm Dog Association will be running the re-scheduled Heathcote Yard Trials on the same date.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s an all-day event, spectators are welcome and there\u2019s no cost to watch the dog trials or to view the art and craft exhibition in the afternoon.<\/p>\n