Superintendent: Cheryl Rose, Jody Krogman
AGE GROUPS (indicate group on entry tag)
- Youth (5-17 years)
- Adult (18 & older)
Sponsors & Special Awards:
Jolly Lane Greenhouse: $15 gift certificate to the following:
- Best Perennial
- Best Bulb or Tuber
- Best Overall Herb Collection
- Best Honor Flower of the Year (cut; not potted)
- Best Overall Herb
- Best Overall Fairy Garden
The Plantsmyth: $20 gift certificate to the following:
- Best Vegetable Collection
- Best Overall Flower Arrangement
- Best Overall Fruit
Rapid City Garden Club: $20 cash to the following:
- Best Wildflower Collection
- Best Overall Houseplant
- Best Annual Flower
- Best Honor Herb of the Year (cut; not potted)
- Best Honor Vegetable of the Year
Friends of Doug Hesnard: $25 cash, Doug’s advice: “If it looks overdone, it’s just about there!”
- Best Outdoor Pot/Patio Container
Victoria’s Garden: $15 gift certificate
- Best Honor Houseplant of the Year
Pennington County Master Gardeners: $25 cash to the following:(Note: This award will be given to an individual no more than once in three years)
- Most Accumulated Award Points in Vegetables, Fruits and Herbs.
- Most Accumulated Award Points in Flowers, Houseplants and Wreaths.
Pennington County Master Gardeners: $25 cash to the following: In honor of the 2023 Pennington County Master Gardener of the Year, Lauri Becher.
Reptile Gardens – Family pass (Youth)
- Best Floral Arrangement (ages 5-8)
- Best Floral Arrangement (ages 9-12)
- Best Floral Arrangement (ages 13-17)
Pennington County Master Gardeners:(Youth) $50 cash to the following: (Superintendents/Judges choice)
- Best Overall exhibit in Vegetables, Fruits and/or Herbs.
- Best Overall exhibit in Flowers and/or Houseplants.
- Best Overall exhibit in Fairy Gardens and/or Outdoor Potted Containers.
Unusual/Unique/Overgrown… (non judged, display only)
- Criteria: The most mutated/overgrown vegetable from your garden. All entries must be grown and harvested by the exhibitor. Open to ages 5 and up. Entries Accepted: Thursday, Aug. 15 (4-7pm) and Friday, Aug. 16(9am-12:00pm).
RULES & GUIDELINES
- Refer to each Division (A, B, C, etc.) for specific rules
- Age Groups: Youth 5-17, Adult 18 and up.
- Youth (for specific Horticulture categories and awards are ages 5-17) list age on back of all entry tags. Youth may enter exhibits in A. Honor plants; B. Vegetables; C. Fruit; D. Herbs; E. Flowers; F. Potted Houseplants; G. Outdoor Pots/Patio Containers; H. Fairy Gardens; K. Floral Arrangements (Youth only).
- Display trays will be available at entry for vegetables and fruits. Exhibitors must provide vases or containers for flowers and herbs; no paper/plastic/Styrofoam.
- Entry tags must be filled out and secured to containers by all exhibitors. Exceptions may be allowed at the discretion of the superintendent(s) or judges.
- Enter Exhibits and Displays: Thursday, Aug. 15 (4-7pm) and Friday, Aug. 16 (9am- 12:00pm)
- Judging: Friday, Aug. 16 (1pm)
- Exhibits Displayed: Saturday, Aug. 17-Wednesday, Aug.21 (12-7pm)
- Pick-Up Exhibits: Wednesday, Aug. 21 (5 -7pm)Items not picked up will be disposed of, unless other arrangements made.
- Only one entry allowed in any Lot by one exhibitor, except in the “Any Other” Lot. “Any Other” Lot includes specimens not listed or already exhibited in a Lot.
- List the variety of each specimen on the entry tag under Article. (If exhibiting a collection, write all common, variety and/or botanical names or classifications on the backside of entry tags or attach a separate index card to the entry tag.)
- What is a variety and where is it found? The variety is a specific name given to a plant which is used in botanical taxonomy. The (variety or var.) name is found on seed packets, plant tags or in seed catalogs. [example- Lot: 1365 (Tomato, Cherry) Super Sweet 100; Lot: 1375 (Apples) Honeycrisp; Lot: 1497 (Zinnia) Cactus Chrysanthemum Mix)].
- All vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, cacti, succulents, and houseplants should be true to shape, size, and color for variety/type/classification.
- When more than one specimen is exhibited in a Lot (Example: three stems petunia, three red potatoes, etc.) all the specimens should be uniform in size, shape and color.
- All exhibits must be clean, free from weather and insect damage and pesticide residue. Diseased and/or toxic plants will be disqualified and removed from the building. The exhibitor will be contacted as necessary.
- All horticulture exhibits must be grown or created by the exhibitor.
- No assistance will be available to transport heavy exhibits such as pots/containers, wreaths, houseplants, etc.
- Premium payments only apply to items listed in CSF Open Class Premium Book.
Division ~ A Honor of the Year
Rules & Guidelines: Individual Honor of the Year plants may be exhibited in their respective classes or in honor plants; not both. Option Example: (Division E, Class 1 Annuals - Lot : 1475Cosmos) -OR- (Division A, Class 1 Honor Plants – Lot 1320 Flower of the Year: Cosmos). Additional Lots featuring Honor of the Year plants:1363, 1415, 1475 , and 1551.
Class 1: Honor Plants
Lot:
1421. Flower of the Year: Cosmos (three stems)
1422. Houseplant of the Year: Begonia
1423. Herb of the Year: Lavender (three stems)
1424. Vegetable of the Year: Any Summer Squash
Division ~ B Vegetables
Rules & Guidelines: Overgrown vegetables are eligible for Unusual/Unique/Overgrown… (non-judged)
List all vegetable exhibits by variety name. Example: Cabbage, Padoc Hybrid. The primary characteristics evaluated for vegetable exhibits are quality, condition, uniformity and trueness to variety.)
Note: Vegetables should be the size most consumers purchase at a store or market; average sized produce is preferred over extremely large or small sized produce.
Beans: Half matured, firm, tender and stringless pods, stems intact, uniform specimens either straight or curve (not mixed)
Beets: Firm crisp flesh, narrow neck, smooth shoulders (not angular) with no scaling, display entire unforked root and remove side root/hairs, trim tops to one-inch.
Broccoli: Head 3-6 inches in diameter, remove all leaves, compact head with evenly green color (no yellowing) and uniform bud size.
Brussel Sprouts: Snap cleanly off stalk, crisp, dense, round, fresh and firm, stems trimmed.
Cabbage: Head should be solid, firm and heavy/dense, wrapper (outer) leaves intact.
Carrots: Flesh firm and crisp, unforked taproot with side roots/hairs removed, tip of root intact, trip tops to 1 inch, no greening or purpling of tops.
Cauliflower: The head includes the stem, trimmed leaves and the curd, curd should be smooth (not fuzzy or granular) and solid uniform color, upper leaves surrounding curd intact and trimmed.
Celery: Bright green leaves with crisp, firm, thick stalks held in a tight bunch.
Corn (sweet): Remove husks and silks, ears well-filled to the tips, kernels tightly packed in straight rows and in milk stage, trim shanks to 1 inch and seal exhibit in plastic bag to retain freshness.
Cucumber (slicing): Spines removed, stems intact, firm fruit, uniformly straight, even maturity.
Cucumber (pickling): Spines and stems intact, firm fruit uniformly straight, even maturity.
Eggplant (standard): Specimen less than 3-inch diameter (globular shape), stems attached and trimmed, glossy (not dull) appearance.
Eggplant (long/cylindrical): Specimen less than 3-inch diameter, stems attached and trimmed, glossy (not dull) appearance.
Garlic: Well matured and cured, clean, twisted dried stems, do not remove outer dry scale leaves, trim roots.
Gourds: Well matured with hard permeable resistant rinds, stems intact, trim stems.
Kohlrabi: Firm and tender (rather than woody and pithy) balls, permeable skin, remove leaves, remove tap root.
Lettuce (head): Compact young heads, crisp, firm, fresh, trim base.
Lettuce (leaf): Include the entire plant, crisp, firm, fresh.
Leeks: Cut back fibrous roots, trim tops evenly 4-6 inches in length.
Okra: Pods should be firm and brightly colored, no darkening of the tips or ridges should be present, trim non-woody stems.
Onions (bulb): Well matured and cured, clean, twisted dried stems, do not remove outer dry scale leaves, trim roots evenly.
Onions (bunching/green): Trim tops evenly 4-6 inches in length, trim roots evenly.
Parsnip: Straight shape, entire root intact and remove side roots/hairs, trim to 1 inch, uniformly light cream, not green.
Peas: Uniform pods, edible peas will have smaller seeds than snap peas, stems attached and trimmed.
Peppers: Bell/Blocky type: same number of lobes. Pointed/Tapering types: fairly straight sides. All types: Fresh, firm, and trim stems.
Potatoes: Smooth skin, no greening.
Radishes: Smooth skin, entire root intact and remove side roots/hairs, trim tops.
Rutabaga: Firm and smooth, entire root intact and remove side roots/hairs, trim tops.
Squash (summer): Immature, young, and tender (indicated by tender permeable skin), stems attached and trimmed. (Size true to variety.)
Squash (winter): Well matured with hard permeable resistant rinds, stems attached and trimmed.
Pumpkins: Well matured with hard permeable resistant rinds, woody stem attached and trimmed.
Tomatoes: Firm, mature, stems removed.
Turnips: Not blocky or angular, narrow neck, smooth shoulders, tap root intact, trim tops to 1 inch in length.
Class 1: Vegetables
Lot:
1425. Bean, Bush (three)
1426. Bean, Pole (three)
1427. Bean, Wax (three)
1428. Beets (three)
1429. Broccoli (one bunch)
1430. Brussels sprouts (three heads)
1431. Cabbage (one)
1432. Carrots (three)
1433. Cauliflower (one head)
1434. Celery (one bunch)
1435. Corn, Sweet White (three ears)
1436. Corn, Sweet Yellow (three ears)
1437. Cucumber, Pickling (three)
1438. Cucumber, Slicing (three)
1439. Eggplant, Long/Cylindrical (one)
1440. Eggplant, Standard (one)
1441. Garlic (three bulbs)
1442. Gourds (three)
1443. Kohlrabi (three)
1444. Leeks (three)
1445. Lettuce, Head (one)
1446. Lettuce, Leaf (one bunch)
1447. Okra (three pods)
1448. Onion, Bunching/Green (three)
1449. Onion, Red (three)
1450. Onion, White (three)
1451. Onion, Yellow (three)
1452. Parsnips (three)
1453. Peas (five pods)
1454. Pepper, Bell (three)
1455. Pepper, Hot (three)
1456. Pepper, Sweet (three)
1457. Potatoes, White (three)
1458. Potatoes, Red (three)
1459. Pumpkin (one)
1460. Pumpkin, Pie (one)
1461. Radish (three)
1462. Rutabaga (three)
1463. Squash, Summer (one)
1464. Squash, Winter (one)
1465. Tomato, Cherry (five)
1466. Tomato, Heirloom (three)
1467. Tomato, Slicing (three)
1468. Turnip (three)
1469. Any Other Vegetable of merit (display according to type/Lot#)
Class 2: Vegetable Collection
Lot:
1470. Vegetable Collection: Display a vegetable collection in a container of your choice. Containers should be reasonable sizes (approx. 12” x 17”); no extremely large containers/displays. The collection should include an assortment of 5-10 specimens. (A specimen is the type of vegetable used (corn, beans, carrots, pumpkin, etc.). The number of each specimen used is unlimited. May include different varieties of the same specimen (Tomato - Big Beef, Tomato - Celebrity, Tomato - Sun Gold).
Division ~ C Fruit
Rules & Guidelines: List all fruit exhibits by variety name. (ex. Apples, honeycrisp). The primary characteristics evaluated for fruit exhibit condition, uniformity and trueness to variety.
Class 1: Tree and Shrub Fruit
Lot:
1475. Apples (three)
1476. Crab Apples (three)
1477. Pears (three)
1478. Peaches (three)
1479. Cherries, Sweet (half pint)
1480. Cherries, Sour (half pint)
1481. Blueberries (half pint)
1482. Raspberries (half pint)
1483. Any Other Fruit of merit (display according to type/Lot#)
Class 2: Grapes
Lot:
1485. Red or Purple (One bunch)
1486. Green (One bunch)
1487. Any other grapes of merit (One bunch)
Class 3: Strawberries
Lot:
1490. Strawberries (half pint)
Class 4: Rhubarb
Lot:
1491. Rhubarb (three stalks, pulled/not cut, trim leaves to about 1” at the top of the stem)
Class 5: Melon
Lot:
1492. Watermelon (one)
1493. Cantaloupe (one)
1494. Any Other Melon of merit (one)
Class 6: Fruit Collection
Lot:
1495. Fruit Collection: Display a fruit collection in a container of your choice. Containers should be reasonable sizes (approx. 12” x 17”); no extremely large containers/displays. The collection should include an assortment of 5-10 specimens. A specimen is the type of fruit used (apple, pear, grapes, etc.) May include different varieties of the same specimens (Apple - Honeycrisp, Apple - Haralson, Apple - Sweet 16).
Division D ~Herbs
Rules & Guidelines:
Exhibit 3 stems in all Herb classes. Some herbs are listed in multiple classes; more than one entry of an individual herb is allowed if the herb is entered in the correct Lot# and the variety is listed.
Display herbs in a sturdy glass vase or container; no paper, plastic or Styrofoam vases. The container will not be judged and must hold water.
Culinary herbs are plants which leaves or stems are used for food or in some way for seasoning or flavoring. They may have other uses as well.
Non-edible herbs are those plants which parts may be useful, such as in dyes, but are not ingested as food or used for flavoring.
Dyeing herbs include herbs used for dyeing colors. Coloring comes from flowers, leaves or stems.
Class 1: Culinary Herbs
Lot:
1500. Anise
1501. Anise Hyssop
1502. Basil
1503. Borage
1504. Burnet
1505. Calendula/Pot Marigold
1506. Caraway
1507. Chamomile
1508. Chervil
1509. Chives
1510. Chives, Garlic
1511. Cilantro/Coriander
1512. Dill
1513. Fennel
1514. Horseradish
1515. Lavender
1516. Lemon Balm
1517. Lemon Verbena
1518. Lovage
1519. Marjoram, Sweet
1520. Mint, Chocolate
1521. Monarda/Beebalm/Bergamot
1522. Nasturtium
1523. Oregano
1524. Parsley, Curly -Leaf
1525. Parsley, Flat -Leaf
1526. Peppermint
1527. Rosemary
1528. Sage, Culinary
1529. Savory, Summer
1530. Savory, Winter
1531. Sorrel
1532. Spearmint
1533. Stevia
1534. Sweet Woodruff
1535. Tarragon, French
1536. Thyme
1537. Any Other Culinary Herb of merit
1538. Single Potted Herb – single variety of culinary herbs potted in a container.List variety – exhibitor’s choice of herb.
Class 2: Non -Edible Herbs
Lot:
1540. Betony
1541. Catmint
1542. Feverfew
1543. Fleabane
1544. Lamb’s Ear
1545. Joe -Pye Weed
1546. Penny royal
1547. Any Other Non-Edible herbs of merit
Class 3: Dyeing Herbs
Lot:
1550. Corn Flower (blue)
1551. Dyer’s Broom (yellow)
1552. Feverfew (green)
1553. Golden Marguerite (yellow, orange)
1554. Goldenrod (yellow)
1555. Sunflower (yellow, orange, tan)
1556. Yarrow (yellow, gold, green, gray)
1557. Any Other Dyeing herb of merit
Class 4: Herb Collections
Lot:
1560. Culinary Herb Collection ((cut; not potted), 5 or more culinary herbs, one specimen each, list each variety, exhibitor’s choice for display).
1561. Culinary Potted Herbs Display (3 or more herb plants, list each variety, may include other plants, exhibitor’s choice for display).
1562. Non-Edible Herb Collection (cut; not potted, 5 or more non-edible herbs, one specimen each, list each variety, exhibitor’s choice for display).
Division E ~Flowers
Rules & Guidelines:
Display flowers in a sturdy glass vase or container; no paper, plastic or Styrofoam vases.
The container will not be judged and must hold water.
Remove any foliage below the water level of the vase or container.
Display Tip: Flowers show better if there is approximately 3-inches of stem between the flower heads and the rim of the vase or container.
May use marbles or pebbles in the vase or container to help hold the flowers in place. Replace wilted flowers during the exhibit time if possible. Thanks!
Class 1: Annuals
Lot:
1565. Ageratum (three stems)
1566. Alyssum (three stems)
1567. Aster (three stems)
1568. Aster, Dwarf (three stems)
1569. Bachelor Button (three stems)
1570. Bells of Ireland (three stems)
1571. Candytuft (three stems)
1572. Carnation (one stalk)
1573. Cockscomb (one stalk)
1574. Celosia (three stems)
1575. Cosmos (three stems)
1576. Dianthus Pinks (three stems)
1577. Gypsophila (three stems)
1578. Larkspur (three stems)
1579. Lavatera (three stems)
1580. Lobelia (three stems)
1581. Marigold (three stems)
1582. Nicotiana (three stems)
1583. Petunia (three stems)
1584. Phlox (three stems)
1585. Poppy (three stems)
1586. Salvia (three stems)
1587. Snapdragon (three stems)
1588. Statice (three stems)
1589. Stocks (two stems)
1590. Strawflower (three stems)
1591. Sunflower (two stems)
1592. Sweet Pea (three stems)
1593. Sweet William (three stems)
1594. Tithonia (three stems)
1595. Verbena (three stems)
1596. Viola (three stems)
1597. Zinnia (three stems)
1598. Any Other Annual of merit (three stems or according to Lot#)
Class 2: Perennials
Lot:
1600. Achillea (three stems)
1601. Alyssum (three stems)
1602. Aster (three stems)
1603. Baby’s Breath (one stalk)
1604. Campanula (three stems)
1605. Candytuft (three stems)
1606. Cupid Dart (three stems)
1607. Chrysanthemum (three stems)
1608. Rudbeckia (three stems)
1609. Dianthus (three stems)
1610. Echinacea (three stems)
1611. Flea Bane (three stems)
1612. Gaillardia (three stems)
1613. Geranium (two stems)
1614. Coral Bell (three stems)
1615. Hollyhock (three stems)
1616. Limonium (one stalk)
1617. Lobelia (three stems)
1618. Lupine (three stems)
1619. Monarda/Bee Balm (three stems)
1620. Primrose (three stems)
1621. Phlox (three stems)
1622. Obedient Plant (three stems)
1623. Rose Bowl (one bloom displayed in a rose bowl)
1624. Rose. Shrub (two or more flowers on one stem)
1625. Rose, Hedge (two or more flowers on one stem)
1626. Rose, Tea (two flowers on separate stems)
1627. Salvia (three stems)
1628. Pincushion Flower (three stems)
1629. Shasta Daisy (three stems)
1630. Stokesia (three stems)
1631. Veronica (three stems)
1632. Globe Thistle (one stalk)
1633. Any Other Perennial of merit (three stems or according to Lot#)
Class 3: Bulbs & Tubers
Lot:
1635. Dahlia, (three stems)
1636. Gladiolas (three stems, solid or mixed colors)
1637. Gloxinia (one bloom displayed in a rose bowl)
1638. Lily, (two stems)
1639. Lily, Tiger (two stems)
1640. Lycoris (three blooms)
1641. "Any Other" Bulb or Tube of merit (three stems or according to Lot#)
Class 4: Wildflowers
Lot:
1645. Any Wildflower of merit (three stems, list common name)
1646. Mixed Wildflower Collection (cut; not potted), 3 or more different wildflowers arranged in a vase or vase-like container, unlimited number of each specimen, list common name, exhibitor’s choice for display)
Division F ~Houseplants
Youth & Adult
Rules & Guidelines:
All houseplants should be in the possession of the exhibitor at least 4 months prior to exhibition.
Exhibitor phone number must be attached to each houseplant exhibit.
All houseplants need to be potted. Bring a base to catch excess water. Hanging Houseplants must be displayed on hanger or stand (plant must not touch the floor).
List all houseplants by common name and/or botanical name. One variety of houseplant per pot; except Lot# 1568, 1583, and 1591.
Class 1: Flowering Houseplants
Lot:
1650. Lipstick Plant
1651. Begonia
1652. Geranium
1653. Goldfish Plant
1654. Hibiscus
1655. Ornamental Pepper
1656. Oxalis
1657. Shrimp Plant 44
1658. African Violet
1659. Any Other Flowering Houseplant of merit
Class 2: Non-Flowering Houseplants
Lot:
1660. Caladium
1661. Chinese Evergreen
1662. Croton
1663. Dieffenbachia
1664. Dracaena
1665. Ferns
1666. Creeping Fig
1667. Prayer Plant
1668. Dish Garden (3 or more different indoor houseplants with compatible growing requirements, list common and/or botanical names, no figurines).
1669. Any Other Non-Flowering Houseplant of merit
Class 3: Hanging Houseplants
Lot:
1670. Baby Tears
1671. Spider Plant
1672. Hoya
1673. Strawberry Begonia
1674. English Ivy
1675. Swedish Ivy
1676. Wandering Jew
1677. Any Other Hanging Houseplant of merit
Class 4: Cactus
Lot:
1680. Cephalocereus (Old Man Cactus)
1681. Opientia (Prickly Pear)
1682. Echenocacltes (Barrel Cactus)
1683. Display a cactus collection in a container (exhibitor’s choice), assortment of 5-10 cacti, list common and/or botanical names or classification.
1684. Any Other Cactus of merit
Class 5: Other Succulent Plants
Lot:
1685. Agave
1686. Aloe
1687. Crassula
1688. Echeveria (hens & chicks)
1689. Euphorbia
1690. Kalanchoe
1691. Succulent Collection: Display a succulent collection in a container (exhibitor’s choice), assortment of 5-10 succulents, list the common and/or botanical names.
1692. Any Other Succulent of merit
Class 6: Orchids
Lot:
1695. Any Orchid
Division G ~Outdoor Pots &
Patio Container
Rules & Guidelines:
Should include 3 or more flower varieties and accent plants (greens). Bring a base to catch excess water (if applicable). No assistance will be available to help transport heavy exhibits.
Class 1: Outdoor Potted Containers
Lot:
1700. Using Honored Flower of the Year (Cosmos) with or without other plants.
1701. Using Honored Herb of the Year (Lavender) with or without other plants.
1702. Using Honored Vegetable of the Year (Summer Squash) with or without other plants.
1703. Thriller, Filler, Spiller!
1704. Exhibitor’s Choice: Create your own Outdoor Potted Container.
Division H ~Fairy Gardens
Rules & Guidelines:
Include 3 or more different plants (suitable for indoor or outdoor conditions; Lot# specific) with complimentary figurines. All plants must be living. Bring a base to catch excess water (if applicable). Any Fairy Gardens exclusively using dried or artificial material should be exhibited in Creative Hobbies. No assistance will be available to help transport heavy exhibits.
Class 1: Fairy Gardens
Lot:
1705. Indoor Fairy Garden
1706. Outdoor Fairy Garden
Division I ~Wreaths
Rules & Guidelines:
All plant material for wreaths must be living plants. Dried materials such as grasses, twigs, berries, pine cones and pods, etc. are allowed as accents. Bases and accessories such as ribbons, etc. may be obtained from home or purchased. All wreaths exclusively using dried or artificial material should be exhibited in Creative Hobbies.
Class 1: Fresh Wreaths
Lot:
1710. Seasonal Wreath (list season)
1711. Herb Wreath (list varieties of herbs)
1712. Succulent Wreath
1713. Exhibitor’s Choice: Create your own themed wreath.
Division J ~Floral Arrangements
Rules & Guidelines:
Flowers, supplies and/or accessories used for Floral Arrangements may be obtained from home or purchased. Any flowers used must be fresh. Dried materials such as grasses, twigs, berries, pine cones and pods, etc. are allowed as accents. Containers must hold water.
Class 1: Adult Floral Arrangements (Adults ONLY) Flowers, supplies and/or accessories used for Floral Arrangements may be obtained from home or purchased. Any flowers used must be fresh. Dried materials such as grasses, twigs, berries, pine cones and pods, etc. are allowed as accents. Containers must hold water.
Lot:
1715. Honored Flower of the Year: Create a free-style arrangement using Cosmos. May use other flowers, filler and greens. The honor flower must be the focus.
1716. Roadside Delight: Create a centerpiece arrangement using one or more plants you find in the local road ditches.
1717. Bakers Blend: Create an arrangement with a kitchen item, fresh flowers and herbs.
1718. Patio Party: Create an arrangement to accent and create a patio party atmoshphere.
1719. You are my Sunshine: Create an arrangement with fresh foliage and greenery, must include one or more sunflowers.
1720. Exhibitor’s Choice: Create your own floral arrangement
Class 2: Youth Floral Arrangements (Youth ONLY)
Youth must complete and attach entry tags to their exhibit. List age on each entry tag. Youth must create their own Floral Arrangements. Flowers, supplies and/or accessories used for Floral Arrangements may be obtained from home or purchased. Flowers must be fresh. Dried materials such as grasses, twigs, berries, pine cones and pods, etc. are allowed as fillers/accents. Containers must hold water. Any Floral Arrangements exclusively using dried or artificial materials should be exhibited in Creative Hobbies.
Lot:
1721. In the Toy Box: Create an arrangement with flowers and a toy box or toys for accents.
1722. On the Rocks: Create an arrangement in a container using flowers and/or fruits and/or vegetables and rocks or a rock.
1723. My Favorite Holiday: Create an arrangement using fresh flowers that portray your favorite holiday.
1724. Fair or School?: Create an arrangement using flowers and items that show whether you like the fair or school.