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.