SECTION L COOKERY
Convenor: Chrissy Nyveld | 0408 022 969 | Steward: Libby Robertson
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Entries close at 3pm Thursday before show day.
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No entry fee
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1st and 2nd prize certificates
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Exhibits to be at the show by 10am Friday before show day.
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No late entries accepted.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
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Packet mixes not eligible in all classes except class 1.
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Convenor and judges are empowered to cut any exhibit.
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All exhibits to be presented on a suitable board/plate (not disposable plastic), covering not required.
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All exhibits to be the work of the exhibitor.
Section L Program
OPEN COOKERY
class
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CWA Sweet Scone Competition See below for criteria.
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Savoury Scones – 5 on a plate
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Muffins Savoury – 3 on a plate, cooked in a standard Muffin pan
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Muffins Sweet – 3 on a plate, cooked in a standard Muffin pan
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Bread – 1 loaf any type, NOT made in a Bread Maker
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Bread – 1 loaf any type, made in a Bread Maker
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Rocky Road – 3 pieces on a plate
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Pasties – Plate of 3
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Sausage Rolls – Plate of 5, Flaky or Puff Pastry
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Quiche Savoury Homemade pastry – 1 x 20cm removed from cooking pan
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Gluten Free Tart with Savoury Filling – 3 small Tarts maximum size 10cm. Supply ingredients list
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Vegan Cookery – Savoury Product – 3 small pieces or 1 large, maximum size 20cm. Supply ingredients list
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Pizza
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Eggless – sweet product. 3 small pieces or 1 large (approximately 20cms). Supply ingredient list
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Tea Cake – approximately 20cm square or round
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Carrot Cake – Iced, approximately 20cm
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Chocolate Cake – Iced, approximately 20cm
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Banana Cake – Iced, approximately 20cm
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Special Occasion Cake or Gateau
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Sponge – Plain Sandwich, jam filled, approximately 20cm
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Date and Nut Loaf
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Jubilee Cake without Yeast – Iced while warm
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Boiled Fruit Cake – Square or Round
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Rich Fruit Cake (recipe provided—not iced)
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Genoa Cake (own recipe)
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Lemon Cake – iced
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Creative Native Native Food Competition See below for criteria
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Chia seed and Cheese biscuits – plate of 5
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Cream Puffs – plate of 5, 4 filled and 1 without cream
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Rock Buns – plate of 5
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Anzac Biscuits – plate of 5. Recipe Supplied – see below
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Jelly Cakes – plate of 5 …Butter cake mix, no cream
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Cooked slices – 3 distinct varieties, 2 of each
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Biscuit Collection – 3 distinct varieties, 2 of each
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Iced Cup Cakes – plate of 5
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Ginger Biscuits …any choice – plate of 5
FEATURE CLASS - CHOCOLATE LAMINGTONS
Entry close 3pm Thursday 1st October
Judged live in front of an audience on Main Stage Show Day
5 lamingtons on a plate
NO jam or cream filling
Please cover before delivery
To be delivered to the Supper Room on Saturday 3rd October by 9.30am
Sponsored by the Team at Yankalilla Post office
OPEN PRESERVES & HOME PRODUCE
class
37. Collection of Chutneys or Relishes – 2 varieties in matching jars
38. Tomato Sauce – 1 Bottle
39. Hot and Spicy Sauce / Jam – Bottle
40. Pickled Onions – 1 Jar
41. Collection of Jam, NOT including Marmalade – 2 varieties in matching Jars
42. Marmalade – Orange 1 250gm Jar
43. Marmalade – Any citrus 1 250gm Jar
44. Fresh Apricot Jam – 1 250gm Jar
45. Dried Apricot Jam – 1 250gm Jar
46. Berry Jam – 1 250gm Jar
47. Lemon Butter – 1 250gm Jar
48. Clear Pickled Vegetables in Vinegar – 1 Jar
49. Worcestershire Sauce, Homemade – 1 Bottle
50. Mayonnaise, Homemade – 1 Jar
51. Sweet Chilli Sauce – 1 Bottle
52. Flavoured Vinegar – 1 Bottle
53. Dukkah – 1 small Jar
2026 LAUCKE & CWA SCONE MIX COMPETITION
Prizes sponsored by Laucke Flour Mills and SA Country Women’s Association
TO BE JUDGED AT YANKALILLA SHOW.
1st prize winner eligible to compete in Southern Country Shows final.
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Best SWEET SCONES, variation of your scone recipe which must use the Laucke Country Women’s Scone Mix as the base.
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Only one entry per person
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Entrants are only eligible to win one local final
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Entries must be from an individual and must include the entrant’s name and full contact details.
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The 10 Association winners will then compete in a State Final as part of the 2027 Royal Adelaide Show.
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No entry fees
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Entrants please note that you DO NOT have to follow the recipe on the back of the box. You use the mix as a base only.
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If the CWA Scone Mix is not available in your town please contact show secretary
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Revenue to the CWA from sales of the scone mix is used to assist drought affected families in South Australia and Interstate.
Entries close 3pm Thursday before Show Day
Note class as 1 2026 CWA Scone Competition
Exhibits to be at Show Hall by 11:00am Friday before Show Day.
Judging guidelines:
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5 scones presented for Judging.
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Scones should be approximately 5cms in diameter.
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Well risen, straight sides, thin golden crust top and bottom, no flour base.
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Fine, moist texture, good crumb, good flavour and according to type.
PRIZE ALLOCATION
LOCAL - 1st Laucke Goods Hamper (value approx $17)
2nd and 3rd prizes (value approx $5.50 each)
Laucke Country Women’s Scone Mix (1 x 1.2kg,)
ASSOCIATION FINALS - TO BE HELD AT SCSA ANNUAL DINNER - SAT MAY 22nd 2027 in the South Coast
1st $40.00; 2nd $20.00; 3rd $10.00
STATE FINAL 1st $200.00; 2nd $75.00; 3rd $40.00
NATIVE FOOD Competition for Class 27
Sponsored by Creative Native
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Best baked item featuring a Native Food item, can be either sweet or savoury.
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5 small, identical items such as biscuits
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Native Food item labelled on the entry
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Only one entry per person, no entry fee
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Entrants are only eligible to win one local final
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Winners from each local show may enter and be judged at the nominated association show
State Final
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The 10 associations winners will be eligible to compete in the State Final held at the Royal Adelaide Show. State finalists will be required to cook their best Native Food variation.
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The event will coincide with the judging of the Rich Fruit and Genoa Cake Competition state final.
Judging Guidelines
Baked item to be considered on the merits of its type and then the best overall chosen as the winner.
Prizes
LOCAL 1st – Creative Native $30 voucher
ASSOCIATION 1st - Creative Native $30 voucher
STATE 1st – Creative Native $60 voucher
2nd - Creative Native $40 voucher 3rd - Creative Native $20 voucher
CWA Anzac Biscuit Recipe* for Class 31
• 150g (1 cup) plain flour
• 220g (1 cup) sugar
• 100g (1 cup) rolled oats
• 90g (1 cup) desiccated coconut
• 125g butter
• 1 tablespoon golden syrup
• 2 tablespoons boiling water
• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
METHOD
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and lightly grease two baking trays.
Combine the flour in a bowl with the sugar, rolled oats and coconut.
Melt the butter in a saucepan with the golden syrup over medium heat.
Combine the boiling water with the bicarbonate of soda and stir to dissolve.
Add to the butter mixture and mix well, then stir into the dry ingredients until thoroughly combined.
Drop teaspoons of the mixture onto the trays, allowing room for spreading.
Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Allow to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
*Reproduced with permission CWA Cook Book
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES COUNCIL OF SA
RICH FRUIT CAKE & GENOA CAKE CHAMPIONSHIP
SOUTHERN COUNTRY SHOWS ASSOCIATION SEMI-FINALS
To be held at the MURRAY BRIDGE SHOW
SATURDAY 26th SEPTEMBER 2026
CONVENOR: Carolyn Johnson , Phone: 0419 597 732
FREE ENTRY: 1 ENTRY PER EXHIBITOR
Entries close: 12.00 midnight, FRIDAY 18th SEPTEMBER, 2026
Entries via Showday Online
https://showday.online/show/themurraybridgeshow
Fruit Cake and Genoa Cake exhibits will be accepted for judging on Friday 25th from 7:30am to 6:00pm and on Friday 26th from 7:30am to 9:00am and not to be removed until 4:30pm Saturday.
OPEN JUDGING TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY 26th SEPTEMBER AT 10:00 am
RICH FRUIT CAKE CHAMPIONSHIP
MURRAY BRIDGE Show
(Recipe to be used – Cake not to be iced)
SUNBEAM PRODUCTS TO BE USED WHERE POSSIBLE
Prize money: First-$60, Second-$25, Third-$10
INGREDIENTS:
250 grams butter
250 grams dark brown sugar
6 eggs
250 grams sultanas
250 grams raisins
200 grams currants
100 grams dates
60 grams chopped red glace’ cherries
60 grams mixed peel
60 grams chopped almonds
375 grams plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon mixed spice
200 mls sherry or brandy
METHOD:
Mix together all fruits, and soak in the sherry or brandy overnight. Sift together flour, baking powder and spice.
Cream together butter and sugar.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then alternatively add the fruit and flour and lastly the chopped nuts.
Mix thoroughly.
Place mixture into a prepared square tin (APPROX. 19-22cm IN SIZE).
Bake in a slow oven for approx. 3 – 3 1/2 hours.
for hints go to www.sacountryshows.com
Sponsored by SUNBEAM
Winner eligible to compete in the State Final to be held at the 2027 ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW.
PRIZES:
FIRST - $300, SECOND - $100, THIRD - $50
GENOA CAKE CHAMPIONSHIP
Murray Bridge Show
(Exhibitors own recipe to be used – Cake not to be iced.
Size and shape optional
(no recipe need accompany exhibit)
SUNBEAM PRODUCTS TO BE USED WHERE POSSIBLE
SEMI-FINAL TO BE HELD AT
Murray Bridge Show 26/09/2026
FREE ENTRY: 1 ENTRY PER EXHIBITOR
Prize money:
First-$50, Second-$20, Third-$10
Sponsored by SUNBEAM
Winner eligible to compete in the State Final to be held at the 2027 ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW.
PRIZES:
FIRST - $300, SECOND - $100, THIRD - $50

Grand Champion, Open Cookery Prize donated by
Normanville Bakery
in memory of Jill Chinner: $30
Most Successful Exhibitor Open Cookery Prize donated by
Peter & Marg Murphy: $30
Most Successful Exhibitor Open Preserves and Home Produce Prize donated by
Southern Fleurieu Gas Supplies: $30
Best Exhibit in Classes 1-14
Prize donated by
Normanville Bakery : $10
Best Exhibit in Classes 15-26
Prize donated by
Peter & Marg Murphy: $10
Best exhibit Class 27
Creative Native $30 voucher
Best Exhibit in Classes 27-36
Prize donated by
Southern Fleurieu Gas Supplies: $10
Best Exhibit Classes 37-53
Prize donated by Peter & Marg Murphy : $10.
FEATURE CLASS LAMINGTONS
Prize donated by The Team at Yankalilla Post Office : $30
