2011 Open Flower Show

FLOWER & HORTICULTURE SHOWS

First Show: Mon., July 25 & Tues., July 26 Horticulture & Artistic
Second Show: Wed., July 27 & Thurs., July 28 Tabletop Floral Design
Third Show: Fri., July 29 & Sat., July 30. Horticulture & Artistic (repeat of Mon.-Tues. Show)

MEMBER IN CHARGE: Kay Wilmers – 752-6036
ASSISTED BY: Shauna Wilson and the Mt. Carmel Garden Club

There will be two general flower and horticulture shows. The first show will begin Monday morning and end Tuesday evening. The second show will begin on Friday morning and end Saturday evening.

The Tabletop Design Show will begin Wednesday morning and end Thursday evening. All shows are open to all persons interested in growing and showing flowers and plants as amateur exhibitors.

Exhibits entered in one of the two shows may NOT be entered in the other show. New specimens and designs must be used for the other show.

Judges will hold an accredited degree in the field of Botany and/or Horticulture. The judges of the Tabletop Show will be accomplished in floral design.

RULES

1. Entries will be received from 7:30 am to 10:00 am on the first day of each show (Mon., Wed. or Fri.). Entries arriving late will not be judged. Each adult exhibitor must have a season ticket or membership ticket to enter specimens. Group exhibitors for the New Tabletop Show must have at least 1 season pass or membership per group entry. One additional set up pass will be granted per group to help set up tabletop. These will be provided before day of show. by committee chairperson Kay Wilmers 752-6036. Please plan accordingly. NOTE: Youth entries do not need a season passto enter competition unless they wish to compete for money. Those wanting to compete for money premiums will need to purchase an adult season pass.
2. Entries must not be removed before 9:00 pm on the last day of show on Tuesday and Thursday. Saturday entries must not be removed before 7 p.m. If any entries are removed early, the exhibitor will forfeit any premiums earned. ALL PREMIUMS WILL BE AVAILABLE SATURDAY EVENING AT 7:00 PM IN THE FLORAL HALL OR ON SUNDAY FROM 10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM IN THE FAIR BOARD OFFICE.
3. All specimens must be grown by the exhibitor, and must be shown in clear bottles or jars which are furnished by the exhibitor (clear pop bottles are acceptable.) House plant and container gardens must be clean and not over 16” in diameter or 14 linear inches and must have been in the exhibitors care for at least 3 months. All plants must be pest and disease free.
4. All specimens must be correctly labeled as to species and class. Flower Show committee will assist with this procedure if needed.
5. Show committee and Fair Board will NOT be responsible for injury or loss of property.
6. Show area will be roped off during judging. Only persons permitted in the area will be judges and clerks. Judges decisions are final. Tabletop show area will remain roped off to public during show. However this will still allow adequate viewing of all entries. *SPECIAL NOTE: All items on tables must remain for the duration of the show. ALL COMPONENTS ARE USED AT YOUR OWN RISK.
7. Show committee and/or judges reserve the right to combine and/or subdivide classes as needed.
8. The number of entries are not limited, BUT each entry must be a different variety.
9. All entries are for exhibit only- NO SALES. THERE IS A LIMIT OF TWO ENTRIES PER CLASS.
10. Cut specimens (roses & horticulture sections) MUST HAVE FOLIAGE included but not dominate it-except foliage classes where it is the entry.
11. Flower arrangement MUST predominate and cannot exceed 20 inches diameter or length/width. Accessories are permitted. Judging will be based on several points with the arrangement and relationship to the theme being the main focus.
12. Plant materials used must be LOCALLY GROWN. Plant materials used may be interpreted as fresh/and or dried flowers, foliage, branches, vines, fruits, roots, nuts, vegetables, berries, grain & grasses.
13. No Artificial plants or flower material such as silk or plastic will be permitted in any class.
14. Coloring of any fresh or dried material is prohibited.
15. Contrived flowers of recognizable plant material are permitted.
16. Tabletops (Wednesday show) will need table covers per assigned table size. Tables will be apx 30” tall. Drop should be a minimum of 12”. American Flags may not be used as underlay for tabletops. There will bre no open flames allowed.
17. Exhibitors are encouraged to provide a self addressed stamped envelope for fair premiums & ribbons to be mailed to winners. Items not removed at the end of show will become property of Clermont County Agricultural Society.

Horticultural Section (cut flowers or foliage)
Premiums: First – $3.00 Second – $2.00 Third $1.00
BEST of Show – Rosette and $10.00 bonus premium
SPECIAL AWARD FOR CLASS 26–HANGING BASKETS
A SPECIAL PREMIUM OF $25.00 AWARDED BY GRANTS FARM & GREENHOUSES

CLASS 1. HYBRID TEA ROSES (one bloom disbudded)
CLASS 2. FLORIBUNDA ROSES (one bloom disbudded)
CLASS 3. GRANDIFLORA ROSES (including climbing roses)

  • any color naturally grown (one or more blooms)
  • 3a. SHRUB ROSES (one stem or spray)

CLASS 4. MINIATURE ROSES (one stem or spray)
CLASS 5. GLADIOLAS (any color spike with laterals removed)
CLASS 6. MARIGOLDS (any color or variety)
CLASS 7. CELOSIA (one stalk disbudded)

  • a. crested
  • b. plumed

CLASS 9. SNAPDRAGON (one spike)
CLASS 10. CHRYSANTHEMUM

  • a. single bloom
  • b. cluster (spray)

CLASS 11. LILY

  • a. single bloom
  • b. cluster (spray)

CLASS 12. HOSTA (leaf)
CLASS 13. ANY ANNUAL NOT LISTED

  • a. flower single bloom
  • b. flower cluster
  • c. flower spike form
  • d. foliage

CLASS 14. ANY PERENNIAL NOT LISTED

  • a. flower
  • b. foliage

CLASS 15. ANY BIENNIAL NOT LISTED
*CLASS 16. BROADLEAF EVERGREEN (one stem not over 24”)
*CLASS 17. SHORT-NEEDLED EVERGREEN (one stem not over 24”)
*CLASS 18. LONG-NEEDLED EVERGREEN (one stem not over 24”)
*CLASS 19. FLOWERING SHRUBS (flowering stem not over 24″)
*CLASS 20. DAHLIAS

  • a. giant
  • b. large 8-10″ diameter
  • c. medium 6-8″ diameter
  • d. small 4-6″ diameter
  • e. ball over 3 1/2″ diameter
  • f. pompom up to 2″ diameter
  • g. any other not listed

Potted Plants
Premiums: First – $3.00 Second – $2.00 Third – $1.00
BEST of SHOW – Rosette and $10.00 bonus premium

CLASS 21. BEGONIAS (any in bloom)
CLASS 22. AFRICAN VIOLETS (any color or variety)
CLASS 23. ANY BLOOMING PLANT NOT LISTED
CLASS 24. ANY PLANT GROWN FOR FOLIAGE ONLY
CLASS 25. CACTI AND SUCCULENTS
CLASS 26. HANGING PLANTS

  • a. flowering
  • b. foliage
  • c. mixed combination

CLASS 27. MIXED CONTAINERS

  • Note size restriction in Rule section

CLASS 28. JUNIORS AND 4-H MEMBERS:
Premiums: Ribbons only

  • a. youth under 10 years (as of show day)
  • b. youth 10 to 14 years (as of show day)

*NOTE: container must be large enough to keep specimen upright.

Artistic Section

Premiums: First – $5.00 Second – $4.00 Third $3.00

BEST of SHOW – Rosette and $10.00 bonus premium

2011 Flower Show Artistic Theme–IT’S FOR THE BIRDS

CLASS
#29 “Hummingbird”: miniature no larger than 6″ wide, 6″ tall
#30 “Bald Eagle”: design using red, white & blue
#31 “ The Cardinal, our state bird”: design using reds
#32 “Road Runner”: horizontal design
#33 “Am. Goldfinch”: design using golds and yellows
#34 “Mourning Doves, mates for life”: design using two containers
#35 “Ringneck Pheasant”: multicolored design
#36 “Great Blue Heron”: vertical arrangement
#37 “Wild Turkey”: mass arrangement

CLASS 39. YOUTH FLOWER ARRANGING

Premiums: Ribbons only.

  • a. YOUTH under 10 “Donald Duck”
  • b. YOUTH 10 to 14 “Woody Woodpecker”

TABLETOP FLORAL DESIGN SHOW
PREMIUMS FOR TABLETOP DESIGN SHOW

$ 15.00 FIRST PLACE – plus Blue Ribbons will be award to up to four participates per group.
$12.00 SECOND PLACE- plus Red Ribbons will be awarded to up to four participates per group.
$10.00 THIRD PLACE- plus White Ribbons will be awarded to up to four participates per group.

BEST OF SHOW wins a $10.00 bonus premium.

Tabletop Arraangements will be judged based on Design, Interpretation of Theme, Originality, and Content

BEGUN IN 2009–People’s Choice Award (Chosen by fair patrons)

2009 Tabletop Floral Design Show Theme–IT’S FOR THE BIRDS

CLASS

# 50 “Rockin’ Robins”: Table for Four.
# 51 “Dixie Chicks”: Table for Three
# 52 “Heckle & Jeckle, the crows”:Table for Two
# 53 “The Loon’s Nest”: Table for One