Competitions

Scroll to find out more about our 2023 competitions!

All Terms and Conditions can be found on our Terms & Conditions Page here





NEW for 2023!

Very Vintage Photo Safari

One of VVDO’s most popular competitions is back! 
For the full FAQ on Photo Safari, click here.

Back for 2023!

Photographers and models must enter in advance of the competition. See the above link and the Terms & Conditions for full instructions and competition terms. Winners for VV Photo Safari are announced on our facebook and instagram pages after the event.

Very Vintage Bake-off

What’s a better way to celebrate than with home-made treats?! Whether it’s granny’s or Edmonds, we love to taste the authentic flavours of popular mid-century recipes.

2023 category: Celebration

Enter by bringing your home-made celebration bake to the VVDO baking area by 10am. Prize giving for this competition will be on the main stage at 3pm.

Very Vintage Gardening Competition

Celebrating the classic art of growing gorgeous plants, and flower arranging.
2021 saw vintage lovers showing off their handmade centrepieces and fairy gardens

2023 categories: TBC

Enter by bringing your handmade Gardening Competition piece to VVDO by 10am! Prize giving for this competition will be on the main stage at 3pm.

Very Vintage Dressmaking Competition

One of the most popular ways to show off vintage style is by using vintage patterns and/or fabrics to create iconic looks. We always love to see the unique spin our sewists put on vintage dressmaking.

2023 theme: Prom!

We are working on a new way to display and appreciate your beautiful dresses.  We will Update everyone on the changes via Facebook.

NEW! Very Vintage Arts & Crafts Competition

Some of us love the creativity of a variety of mediums – paper, soft materials, cardboard, yarn, and so many more!

We can’t wait to see how our creative community comes together to win amazing prizes and to show off our skills!

2023 categories: Celebration cards & Celebration scene diorama

Enter by bringing your handmade gift card and/or diorama to the VVDO craft area by 10am! Prize giving for this competition will be on the main stage at 3pm.

Questions? Email nicole@veryvintage.co.nz