Local bakers, crafters and gardeners still have a couple of days left to enter the home, junior and family sections of the Wānaka A&P Show’s Home Industry section. 

Online entries will close on Thursday (March 12) at 4.30pm, so there’s still time to whip up a batch of your best baking, pick your favourite flowers, or cook up your favourite sauce.

“Home Industry competitions are a celebration of everyday skills, creativity and pride in a job well done,” Wānaka A&P Show organisers said.

“Entries range from baking, preserves, flowers and produce through to needlework, photography, woodwork, arts and crafts. 

“What makes this section so special is its inclusiveness: preschoolers enter alongside grandparents, first-timers compete next to seasoned exhibitors, and everyone is welcomed with the same encouragement.” 

Home Industry committee member Sarah Godfrey said the Home Industry section brings the whole community together.

Sarah and her family entered last year for the first time; her mum placed second for ginger crunch, and her children earned commendations of their own. 

“They were absolutely thrilled,” she said. 

“It made the show even more special for us.”

Winning flowers at last year’s Wānaka A&P Show.

Each year home Industry entries are displayed in the Shepherdess Home Industry Pavilion over both show days (Friday March 13 and Saturday March 14).

Among the wide range of entertainment at the show - livestock competitions, equestrian events, trade stalls, food vendors, family entertainment and much more - the Home Industry is still a firm favourite

Sarah encouraged anyone who is considering entering in the Home Industry section to give it a go.

Find everything you need to know about the Home Industry entries here and enter here. 

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