Categories
We have a host of categories available to enter your goods.
- Sweet – Judged by Betty Cook – Duke of Buccleuch’s Cook
- Prize = Castle Tour with Lunch for 4 at Larchwood Cabin
- Savoury – Judged by Gordon Graham – Queensberry Executive Chef
- Prize = Castle Tour with Sunday Roast for 4 people
- Drink – Judged by Alasdair Knight – Queensberry Operations Manager
- Bottle of Drumlanrig Sloe Gin plus small hamper
- Vegetable – Judged by John Candlish – Dabton’s Head Gardener
- Dabton Gardens tour for 4 with basket of vegetables to take away.
- Plant – Judged by Robbie Black – Drumlanrig’s Head Gardener
- £25 in plants voucher for Drumlanrig Plant Centre + tea and cake for 4.
- Bread – Judged by Anna Fergusson – Estate Director
- Restoration Yard Hamper
How to Enter
Submit your entry in advance using our online application form, or register in person on the day before 12 noon. Entries and produce to be brought to the Buccleuch Marquee (on the outside of the Main Ring).
Competitions will run on both days, with prizes awarded across all categories.
One standout entry from the entire weekend will be crowned Best in Show with a top prize for the winner.
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