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State Rose Show

Information for Competitors

Chairman: Julie Smith, (704) 560-6956


Online Registration Deadline: Sunday, August 9
In Person Registration & Entry Drop-Off: Wednesday, August 12, 12-4 PM
Pickup: Sunday, August 23, 1-3 PM
Location: Farm Bureau Expo Center


Rules
  1. Competition is open to any TN resident over 18 years.
  2. Please pre-register online before Sunday, August 9 to speed up the entry process.
  3. Exhibits must be entered at the Expo Center between 12 - 4 PM on Wednesday, August 12. NO ENTRIES AFTER 4 PM. THOSE IN LINE WILL BE SERVED. Please contact the chairman if you need to make special arrangements for registration.
  4. Bring your entries and GO DIRECTLY to the ROSE SHOW DISPLAY area in the EXPO CENTER. PLEASE BE SEATED AT 1 OF THE VASING TABLES. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR ROSES IN VASES & READY TO BE ENTERED BEFORE YOU MOVE TO THE REGISTRATION TABLE. NO EXCEPTIONS. Tables, chairs, vases filled with fresh water and preservative will be available until supplies are exhausted. Guidance for entry preparation will be available, but workers cannot prepare your entries for judging. You must specify division and lot for your entries.
  5. ONCE ENTRIES ARE PREPARED, PLEASE BE SEATED AT REGISTRATION TABLE & WAIT YOUR TURN. If you pre-registered your entry tags will already be printed for you. Please do not leave entries unattended. If you have a large number of entries or need assistance, please call the chairman and make special arrangements.
  6. Each exhibit consists of 1 bloom to a stem, less side blooms, unless the lot specifies a spray (2+ blooms on one stem).
  7. All exhibitors are at owner’s risk, but reasonable precautions will be taken to protect items. Please do not enter high value or irreplaceable items.
  8. Premiums will be awarded at the discretion of the judges. The Chairman may subdivide any division or lot. No person may enter more than 1 item per lot.
  9. All entries must be free from insects & disease. Diseased entries will be discarded.
  10. Premiums will be paid on Sunday, August 23. All entries will be discarded unless special arrangements have been made with the Chairman. All premiums and containers/property of the exhibitor/grower MUST be picked up by 3 PM on Sunday, August 23.
  11. During the Fair, entries that appear wilted may be replaced depending on availability. Please bring extras if you have them.
  12. We appreciate your participation & are willing to make reasonable accommodations if arranged in advance with the Chairman. Chairman reserves the right to not accept any entry for any reason.

Premiums & Awards

Division 1 Premiums
1st - $10 • 2nd - $6 • 3rd - $4
Division 2 Premiums
1st - $25 • 2nd - $15 • 3rd - $10
Division 3 Premiums
1st - $25 • 2nd - $15 • 3rd - $10
Division 4 Premiums
Superlative - $5
Ribbons
1st Blue, 2nd Red, 3ed White, Superlative Pink


Winner’s Circle:
- Queen of the Show: (Division 1, Lots 1-5) - Rosette & Vase
- King of the Show: (Division 1, Lots 6-9) - Rosette & Vase
- Princess of the Show: (Division 1, Lots 10-14) - Rosette & Vase
- Prince of the Show: (Division 1, Lots 15-20) - Rosette & Vase
- Best Fresh Arrangements: (Division 2) - Rosette & Vase
- Best Fair Theme: (Division 2 & 3) - Rosette & Vase
- Best "For the Love of Roses" - (Division 3): Rosette & Vase
- Best Superlative: (Division 4) - Rosette & Vase
- Blue Ribbon Challenge: Awarded to the exhibitor who wins the most blue ribbons - Rosette & Vase
- Rose Entry Challenge: Award to the exhibitor that submits the most entries in all Divisions - Rosette & Vase

Division 1 - Fresh Specimen

LOT
1. Hybrid Tea/Floribunda - Red
2. Hybrid Tea/Floribunda - Pink
3. Hybrid Tea/Floribunda - White
4. Hybrid Tea/Floribunda - Yellow
5. Hybrid Tea/Floribunda - Orange
6. Hybrid Tea/Floribunda - Any Other Color
7. Hybrid Tea/Floribunda - Any Color Blend
8. Hybrid Tea/Floribunda - Full Bloom, Any Color
9. Hybrid Tea/Floribunda - Spray, Any Color
10. Miniature/Miniflora - Red
11. Miniature/Miniflora - Pink
12. Miniature/Miniflora - White
13. Miniature/Miniflora - Yellow
14. Miniature/Miniflora - Orange
15. Miniature/Miniflora - Any Other Color
16. Miniature/Miniflora - Any Color Blend
17. Miniature/Miniflora - Full Bloom, Any Color
18. Miniature/Miniflora - Spray, Any Color
19. Climbers/Ramblers - Any Color
20. Shrub Roses - Any Color

Division 2 - Fresh Arrangement

Each arrangement must contain at least 50% roses & contain at least 2 different types of flowers or greenery.
LOT
21. Sweetheart Bouquet
22. Fresh Rose Arrangement - (Any Style, Any Color, Max Size 24'') - Exhibitor Provides Container
23. Fair Theme & Commodity Arrangement - (Any Style, Any Color, Max Size 24'') Exhibitor Provides Container. Roses must be the subject of more than 50% of the entry, must Display Fair Theme (TN Voices & Volunteers Celebrating America 250!) & must be grown/hand-made by the exhibitor. Entries must weigh less than 8 lbs. & must be ready to display (in a frame, case or on a stand).

Division 3 - For the Love of Roses

(Non-Perishables ONLY)

Item that may be displayed to demonstrate one’s love of roses. The item may be any style, color, size, must be less than 5lbs. Ex: article of clothing, artwork, photography, or crafts that must feature a rose/s and be prepared for display. NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS ONLY. Fresh floral arrangements will not be accepted in this lot. If you have questions or need special accommodations, please call Chairman. Roses must be the subject of more than 50% of the entry. Entries must weigh less than 8 lbs. & must be ready to display (in a frame, case or on a stand). Lot 27 is the only lot that will accept exhibits not created or hand-made by the exhibitor.

LOT
24. Soft Goods
25. Artwork
26. Miscellaneous - Created by the Exhibitor
27. Miscellaneous - Not Created by the Exhibitor
28. Fair Theme or Commodity Arrangement or Display (USA 250) - Any Style, Any Size (Up to 24'')

Division 4 - Superlatives

(Single, Fresh Specimen Only)

*New to 2026* - Exhibitor may enter more than 1 entry in Lot 29 ONLY. Judges will award winners for Lots 30-38 from Lot 29. Best Superlative will be selected from all winning Lots.

LOT
29. Superlative Rose, Any Color
30. Most Unique
31. Most Complex
32. Most Romantic
33. Most Elegant
34. Most Mysterious
35. Most Cheerful
36. Most Fragrant
37. Most Patriotic *NEW*
38. Sweetest Rose

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