Virginia Agricultural Show Society presents

2025 ICA Guild "Skills of the Year" Competition

Kindly Sponsored by McEvoy's, Virginia

Theme: Halloween.

Ireland is regarded by many as the home of Halloween – in recent years the tourism industry has been promoting the wide range of events that take place to celebrate the season. This year we are asking guilds to take a closer look at what Halloween is all about.

• Research/Art:  Research the origins and traditions of Halloween – information to be displayed on a backdrop of maximum size 4ft long X 2 ft high– any images and materials may be used.  One unlined A4 page of handwritten information to be incorporated into the backdrop.   20 Points
• Craft:         Design and make a Halloween themed toy in any medium (to be no more that 12” tall)     20 Points                  
• Cookery:  Create 12 Halloween treats (Not cake/cupcake) - may be varied or identical – displayed on a plain plate/dish.    20 Points
• Floral:  Create a floral door decoration suitable for Halloween.Maximum size 18" x 18".                  20 points
• Display: Each guild will have an area no more than 4ft x 2ftx2ft  to coordinate their display.   20 Points    

No additional accessories to be used only those items made for competition - except a plate/dish to display the treats, and a tablecloth if desired. All items to be displayed on tabletop in assigned area no more than 4ft x 2ft. Additional accessories will be removed.

Awards will be presented for the winning item in each individual task, and the combined totals of the marks for each individual section will decide the overall result.