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Information for Competitors

*Entries must be submitted IN THE EXPO CENTER on Weds., Aug. 13. Once judging is complete, exhibits will be transferred by Fair Volunteers to the Hale Moss Exhibit Building where they will be displayed for the duration of the Fair.*

Chairman: Julie Smith, (704) 560-6956

Co-Chairman: Madron Sawyers, (503)805-9475

Rules
  1. Competition is open to any TN resident over 18 years.
  2. Please pre-register online before Aug. 11 to speed up the entry process.
  3. Exhibits must be entered at the Expo Center between 11-4:30 PM on Weds., Aug. 13. NO ENTRIES AFTER 4:30 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 schedule states a spray which is 2 or more flowers on the same 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 on the decision 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 Sun., Aug. 24. All entries will be discarded unless special arrangements have been made with the Chairman. All containers property of the exhibitor/grower MUST be picked up by 2 PM on Sun., Aug. 24.
  11. During the Fair, entries that appear wilted may be replace depending on availability. Please bring extras if you have them.

Premiums & Awards

Division I Premiums
1st - $10 • 2nd - $6 • 3rd - $4
Division II Premiums
1st - $25 • 2nd - $15 • 3rd - $10
Division III Premiums
1st - $25 • 2nd - $15 • 3rd - $10
Division IV Premiums
Superlative - $5

Winner’s Circle:
- Queen of the Show: (Division I Lots 1-4): Rosette & Vase
- King of the Show: (Division I Lots 5-9): Rosette & Vase
- Princess of the Show: (Division I Lots 10-13): Rosette & Vase
- Prince of the Show: (Division I Lots 14-20): Rosette & Vase
- Best of Fresh Arrangements: (Division II): Rosette & Vase
- Best of For the Love of Roses: (Division III): Rosette & Vase
- Best of Fair Theme: (Division II & III): Rosette & Vase
- Best of Superlatives: (Division IV): Rosette & Vase
- Blue Ribbon Challenge: Award to the exhibitor that WINS the most Blue Ribbons in Divisions I, II & III Only: 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 *NEW*
5. Hybrid Tea/Floribunda, Orange *NEW*
6. Hybrid Tea/Floribunda, Any Other Color
7. Hybrid Tea/Floribunda, Any Color Blend *NEW*
8. Hybrid Tea/Floribunda, Full Bloom, Visible Stamens, 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 *NEW*
14. Miniature/Miniflora, Orange *NEW*
15. Miniature/Miniflora, Any Other Color
16. Miniature/Miniflora, Any Color Blend *NEW*
17. Miniature/Miniflora, Full Bloom, Visible Stamens, Any Color
18. Miniature/Miniflora, Spray, Any Color
19. Climbers or Ramblers, Any Color
20. Shrub Roses, Any Color

Division 2 - Fresh Arrangement

LOT
21. Fresh Rose Sweetheart Bouquet, Corsage or Boutonniere: an item that is meant to be carried by hand or worn on lapel or wrist. Please do NOT include pins or needles to attach to garment.
22. Fresh Rose Arrangement: an arrangement of any style, color, size up to 24” in any direction. Ex: floating arrangement, centerpiece. Exhibitor supplies container.
23. Fair Theme & Commodity Arrangement: an arrangement of any style, size, up to 24” in any direction which incorporates this year’s Fair Theme and Commodity. *NEW*

Division 3 - For the Love of Roses *NEW*

(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 accomodations, please call Chairman.
LOT
24. Soft Goods
25. Artwork
26. Photography
27. Creative Writing
28. Fair Theme & Commodity

Division 4 - Superlatives

(Fresh Specimen Only)

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

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