Classes this year include wheat, winter barley, spring barley, oil seed rape, hay, straw, grass silage, beet and maize. All specimens must have been grown by the exhibitor and staged at 11am on matchday
Entries are now being taken for the Specimen Grain & Fodder classes at the 120th Brailsford Match, taking place on Wednesday 7 October 2026.
Whether you have an excellent sample of this year’s grain, a quality bale of hay or straw, or impressive specimens of beet or maize, we’d be delighted to see your entries on Match Day.
Classes this year include wheat, winter barley, spring barley, oil seed rape, hay, straw, grass silage, beet and maize. All specimens must have been grown by the exhibitor, and the entry fee is £3 per class.
Grain entries have specific weight and moisture requirements, including:
Wheat, Winter Barley & Spring Barley: 6kg samples, no more than 15% moisture, displayed in a clear plastic bag with the variety stated.
Oil Seed Rape: 3kg sample, no more than 8% moisture, displayed in a clear plastic bag with the variety stated.
All exhibits must be staged by 11am on Match Day, and entrants should bring their completed entry form with them. Payment can be made by cheque payable to Brailsford and District Ploughing and Hedgecutting Society, or by cash to the Secretary on the day.
Complete the entry form, choose your class and bring your exhibit along on Wednesday 7 October.
One class, one prize, so get your best specimens ready!
