Flower Shows
Advisor: Cassie Long
Group A (5-7 years)
Group B (8-13 years)
Group C (14-19 years)
Group D (20-74)
Group E (75+)
Rules:
1. An exhibit may be entered by an individual only.
2. Arrangement must be made by the exhibitor during the 2025 Fair year.
3. Flowers used in arrangements do not have to be grown by exhibitor.
4. Specimen must be grown by exhibitor and displayed in plastic bottles. A specimen is an individual flower.
5. Collection should contain three blooms of the same species (can be different color, size, type) displayed in a single plastic container.
6. All flowers must be fresh unless otherwise specified (no plastics).
7. Sweepstakes ribbon for most blue ribbons in show.
8. The Fair Association reserves the right to move exhibits as need arises.
Section I- Youth Show
Only groups A, B, and C Groups A, B, C, judged separately
Entries Monday, Sept 22 between 9AM-Noon
Removed between 1PM-5PM on Sunday Sept 28.
Rules:
1. The department will be closed during judging, on Monday Sept 22.
2. Grand Champion ribbon to best arrangement in show.
The “Ruby” Award $25.00
To be given to person or persons with most blue ribbons in arrangements of dried, silk, or fresh flowers. To be given yearly.
Department A- Floral Arrangements
Class 1- “Beginner’s Luck”, First Time Exhibitor - 4.00 - 3.00 - 2.00
Class 2- “Five County Fair”, Country Pride 5 Counties Wide, incorporating fair theme - 4.00 - 3.00 - 3.00
Class 3- "Red, White, Blue" - 4.00 - 3.00 - 3.00
Class 4- “Our Heritage”, antique or unusual vase - 4.00 - 3.00 - 2.00
Class 5- “Wee Bits”, not to exceed 5 inches - 4.00 - 3.00 - 2.00
Class 6- “Emeralds”, foliage arrangement - 4.00 - 3.00 - 2.00
Class 7 - "Bloomtales", Designers interpretation of a children's book, copy of book optional 4.00 - 3.00 - 2.00
Class 8 - "Holiday Celebration", use of accessories acceptable - 4.00 - 3.00 - 2.00
Class 9 - "Grannies Kitchen" creative table centerpiece - 4.00 - 3.00 - 2.00
Class 10 - "Down of the Farm", farm animal theme - 4.00 - 3.00 - 2.00
Class 11- "Cupful of Sunshine", in a cup or mug - 4.00 - 3.00 - 2.00
Class 12- "Wildflower Meadow", using wild flowers - 4.00 - 3.00 - 2.00
Class 13 - "Natures Wonder", using dried flowers - 4.00 - 3.00 - 2.00
Class 14 - "Silk Symphony", using silk flowers - 4.00 - 3.00 - 2.00
Class 15 - "Spooky Sprouts", Halloween theme, use of accessories acceptable - 4.00 - 3.00 - 2.00
Class 16 - "Edible Arrangement", includes fruits or vegetables - 4.00 - 3.00 - 2.00
Department B- Specimens
Rules:
1. An exhibit may be entered by an individual only.
2. Specimen must be grown by exhibitor and displayed in plastic bottles. A specimen is an individual flower.
3. All flowers must be fresh unless otherwise specified (no plastics).
4. The Fair Association reserves the right to move exhibits as need arises.
5. Chrysanthemums - must be displayed as a spray (a single stem consisting of several blooms, buds and leaves).
6. Single Dahlias have a daisy like form, with one row of petals surrounding a center disk.
7. Double Dahlias have two or more rows of petals surrounding a center disk.
8. Collection should contain three blooms of the same species (can be different color, size, type) displayed in a single plastic container.
Class 17 - Chrysanthemum any color - 3.00 - 2.00 -1.00
Class 18 - Dahlia single any color - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 19 - Dahlia double any color 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 20 - Dahlia (over 8 inches) - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 21 - Dahlia (under 8 inches) - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 22 - Rose any color - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 23- Zinnia any color - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 24 - Marigold large - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 25 - Marigold small - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 26 - Petunia any color - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 27 - Celosia, plumb any color - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 28 - Celosia, comb any color - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 29 - Any other flower - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Section II- Adult Show
(Group D and E Only)
Entries Monday, Sept 22 between 9AM-Noon
Removed between 1PM-5PM on Sunday Sept 28.
Rules:
1. The department will be closed during judging on Monday, Sept 22.
2. Grand Champion ribbon to best specimen in show.
3. Grand Champion ribbon to best arrangement in show.
4. Collection should contain three blooms of the same species (can be different color, size, type) displayed in a single plastic container.
5. No silk or plastics mixed with live arrangements.
The “Ruby” Award $25.00
To be given to person or persons with most blue ribbons in arrangements of dried, silk, or fresh flowers. To be given yearly.
Department A- Floral Arrangements
Class 30 - “Beginner’s Luck”, First Time Exhibitor - 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 31 - “Five County Fair”, Country Pride 5 Counties Wide, incorporating fair theme - 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 32 - "Red, White, Blue" - 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 33 - “Our Heritage”, antique or unusual vase, mass arrangement in antique/unusual container - 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 34 - Table Settings - placement, dish/bowl with individual flower arrangement 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 35 - “Green Goddess”, all green, right or left triangle arrangement 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 36 - “Granny’s Kitchen”, creative table centerpiece - 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 37 - “Dare to be Different”, Exhibitor’s Choice - 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 38 - “Roadside Beauty”, wild flowers - 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 39 - “Monochromatic Majesty", monochromatic design- 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 40 - "Bountiful Blooms", Thanksgiving Cornucopia, use of accessories acceptable - 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 41 - "Pollinator Garden", - creative arrangement with pollinator theme - 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 42 - “New Moon”, crescent - 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 43 - “Rainy Day”, cascading bouquet, use of accessories acceptable - 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 44 -“Retirement”, age 65+, Exhibitor’s Choice - 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 45 - “Welcome Friend”, - silk or dried door arrangement / wreath - 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 46 - “Wee Bits”, not to exceed 5 inches - 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 47 - “A Country Church”, mass arrangement - 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 48 - “Driftwood”, use a piece of driftwood in a live or dried presentation - 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 49 - “Holiday Candleglow”, silk Christmas arrangement incorporating candle or candles - 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 50 - “Nature’s Wonder”, using dried flowers, traditional, line mass - 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 51 - “By the Sea”, shell container - 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 52 - “Summer Picnic”, in a basket - 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 53 - "Hallows Eve", Halloween theme, use of accessories acceptable - 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 54 - "Winter White", using fresh dried or using accessory - 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 55 - "Timeless Blooms", roses with greenery - 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Class 56 - "Edible Arrangement", includes fruits or vegetables - 5.00 - 4.00 - 3.00
Department B - Specimens
Rules:
1. An exhibit may be entered by an individual only.
2. Specimen must be grown by exhibitor and displayed in plastic bottles. A specimen is an individual flower.
3. All flowers must be fresh unless otherwise specified (no plastics).
4. The Fair Association reserves the right to move exhibits as need arises.
5. Chrysanthemums - must be displayed as a spray (a single stem consisting of several blooms, buds and leaves).
6. Single Dahlias have a daisy like form, with one row of petals surrounding a center disk.
7. Double Dahlias have two or more rows of petals surrounding a center disk.
8. Collection should contain three blooms of the same species (can be different color, size, type) displayed in a single plastic container.
Class 57 - Chrysanthemum red / maroon - 3.00 - 2.00 -1.00
Class 58 - Chrysanthemum yellow / orange - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 59 - Chrysanthemum pink / purple - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 60 - Chrysanthemum white / cream - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 61 - Chrysanthemum any other color - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 62 - Chrysanthemum collection - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 63 - Dahlia single red / maroon - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 64 - Dahlia single yellow / orange - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 65 - Dahlia single pink / purple - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 66 - Dahlia single white / cream - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 67 - Dahlia single any other color - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 68 - Dahlia double red / maroon - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 69 - Dahlia double yellow / orange - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 70 - Dahlia double pink / purple - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 71 - Dahlia double white / cream - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 72 - Dahlia double any other color - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 73 - Dahlia (over 8 inches, any color) - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 74 - Dahlia (under 8 inches, any color) - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 75 - Dahlia collection - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 76 - Rose white / cream - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 77 - Rose red / maroon - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 78 - Rose yellow - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 79 - Rose pink - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 80 - Rose any other color - 3.00 2.00 - 1.00
Class 81 - Rose bi color - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 82 - Rose miniature any color - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 83 - Rose collection - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 84 - Zinnia red / maroon - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 85 - Zinnia orange / yellow- 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 86 - Zinnia pink - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 87 - Zinnia white / cream - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 88 - Zinnia any other color - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 89 - Zinnia collection - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 90 - Marigold large - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 91 - Marigold small - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 92 - Celosia, plume, red / maroon - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 93 - Celosia, plume, orange / yellow - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 94 - Celosia, plume, pink - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 95 - Celoisa, plume, white / cream - 3.00 - 2.00 -1.00
Class 96 - Celosia, comb, red / maroon - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 97 - Celosia, comb, orange / yellow - 3.00 - 2.00 -1.00
Class 98 - Celosia, comb, pink - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 99 - Celosia, comb, white / cream - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
Class 100 - Any other flower - 3.00 - 2.00 - 1.00
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