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2025 DEPARTMENT FL - FLORICULTURE

Floriculture has moved to the Heritage Building

FL1 - First Show
Entries Received: September 3RD (1PM - 7PM)
September 4th (7:30 AM-9:30 AM)
Entries Released: September 7th after 7pm

FL2 - Second Show
Entries Received: September 7th (7PM - 9:30PM)
September 8th (7:30 AM-9:30 AM)
Entries Released: September 11th after 7pm

FL3 - Third Show
Entries Received: September 11th (7PM-9:30PM)
September 12th (7:30 AM-9:30 AM)
Entries Released: September 15th from 10AM-12AM

**Updated on Entry drop off/pick up Instructions: For the second and third show evening drop off/pick up please pull into gate 17 on 350 north. Let the guard know you are here for flowers and they will call an ambassador. For the morning drop off please drive straight to the building.**



update 6/24/2025

Entry Fee: $1.50 per entry

JUDGING

  1. No exhibitor is allowed in the building during judging.
  2. Judges may not exhibit in a section they are judging.
  3. A standard system of awards will be used. For each lot one first, one second, and one third place will be given, if merited. A placing may be withheld if no exhibit is found worthy.
  4. Honorable mentions will also be given to any worthy entry.
  5. Judge's decision's are final.

2025 FLORICULTURE INFORMATION

1. All shows are open to the public

2. For the First show entries will be accepted between 1 pm - 7 pm. Entries will be accepted between 7 am - 9:30 am on the first day of shows 2 and 3 or between 7 pm - 9:30 pm the night before.

3. When bringing your exhibits enter through Gate 17 (approximately 1200 W on 300 N near the Days of 47 Arena). For the second and third floriculture show we will have an ambassador meet you at gate 17 and load your items onto a golf cart and bring you into the fair park. You will leave your vehicle at a designated location at gate 17. (This information is subject to change prior to fair.)

4. The supervisor shall have the right to remove, at any time, any exhibit or part of an exhibit which has become unsightly or is infested by insects.

5. Exhibits must be picked up on the listed release dates, during the designated times, unless arrangements are made with the department supervisor prior to pick up day.

6. All entries must be completed online or on the regular entry form and must be Completely Filled In.

7. To receive payment, both the top and bottom of the entry tag must contain your name, Division and Class you are entering.

8. All varieties of flowers should be named or identified.

9. Exhibitors must furnish their own containers.

10. Exhibitors may have only one entry in each Class

11. Incorrectly placed entries may be moved to the correct class by judges

13. Flowers in the Horticulture section must have been grown by the exhibitor, but not necessarily in the Artistic Section or the Commercial Florist Section. For cut flowers, emphasis is placed on local garden grown varieties, not a cut house plant.

14. An entry can be exhibited and judged at only one show. Do not re-enter it.

15. Employees in this department may enter displays, but may not compete for premiums.

16. Plants which have seed pods may be entered where applicable.

17. **NEW** Floriculture will be in the Heritage Building
18. **NEW** Commercial Florist - Flowers do not have to be grown by the florist

PREMIUMS

Premiums Horticulture Artistic
1st Place $4.50 $4.50
2nd Place $3 $3
3rd Place $1.50 $1.50
4th Place Ribbon Ribbon


Best of Show

Best of Show : (awarded per show)

There will be a monetary award of $10 plus a Rosette.

1 Rosette per Section A, B, C and D (Possible 4 per show)

1 Rosette per category in Section E Artistic Design for (Possible 4 total per show)

1 Rosette in the Commercial Florist Section

One Grand Prize per show: There will be one overall Grand Prize per show from Sections A - E. There will be a monetary award of $25, a Rosette and an Award given. (3 total)

One Grand Champion: This will be all three shows combined. There will be one monetary award of $75, a Rosette and an Award given for the entire floral show.



FLORICULTURE DIVISIONS

Age as of entry date:

FLO-OPEN - Open to all exhibitors any age

Kids Section is open to kids 11 and under only.(Kids will still use division FLO to register)

FLP - Professional/Commercial Florist ONLY


*When registering there will be a 1,2 or 3 where the * is depending on which flower show you are entering.


FLORICULTURE SECTIONS

Judging Scale for Cut Flowers

Color, Substance, Abundance of Bloom 25%
Size, According to Species or Variety 25%
Foliage and Stem 10%
Form 25%
Condition 15%
TOTAL 100%

TIPS:

Appearance and artistic design is crucial when entering a competition. By following the simple procedure listed below, you may have a prize winning entry! Please note these are just best practice suggestions.

Preparation and Care of Cut Flowers/Foliage

  1. Gather flowers after 4 pm or before sunrise.
  2. Cut with long stems, generally just before they come into full bloom. Some flowers such as the following are exceptions: Gladiolus, when its first bud opens; Roses, when buds are soft; Dahlias, when blooms are fully open; Poppies, the night before opening.
  3. For best results, flowers should be placed in warm water up to the flowers' heads immediately after cutting, then stored for several hours in a draft-less, cool place.
  4. Groom entries carefully. Remove leaves that will be underwater in the exhibit.
  5. Be sure the count is accurate and the correct amount required by the schedule.
  6. Flowers are judged for uniformity in size and development.
  7. Only the natural foliage on any plant will be allowed in the Horticulture Section, leave some attached.
  8. Clear glass containers are best for all cut flowers. They let the judge focus on the flower.
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