2010 ENTRY REGISTRATION PERIOD

JULY 1 - SEPTEMBER 1

FLOWER DEPARTMENT

INDEX

All Departments / Entry Forms / Online Entry System / Judging Results

Total premiums offered by SC State Fair in Flower Department ~ $4,898+

(multiple placings awarded depending on number of entries in class)

On This Page:

Entry Registration Periods

Personnel

*Links to Divisions, Sections & Classifications

Delivery of Exhibits Schedule
Judging Schedule
Release of Exhibits Schedule
Flower Department Rules and Regulations

ENTRY REGISTRATION & FEES

OPEN ENTRY REGISTRATION PERIOD

JULY 1 - SEPTEMBER 1

NO ENTRY FEE

LATE ENTRY REGISTRATION PERIOD

SEPTEMBER 2 - 17

$25 LATE ENTRY FEE

The Entry Registration Periods open at 12:01 AM and close at 12:00 midnight.
Superintendent

Mr. Billy Sprayberry

bsprayberry@live.com

(954) 514-7275

Plant ID Specialist

(Contact for Plant Identification)

Melodie Scott-Leach

hibiscusgirl@sc.rr.com

(803) 254-7308

DIVISIONS

Entry Registration is required for the following Competitive Exhibit Divisions:

The following shows and exhibitions are not part of the SC State Fair Competitive Exhibits

and do not require registration with the Fair; however, sign up may be required prior to the exhibition date.

Click on the links below for additional information.

DELIVERY OF EXHIBITS SCHEDULE

Flower Exhibitors should enter Gate 11 on Bluff Road and proceed to Ellison Building:

Division
Delivery Date
Delivery Hours
Judging Time
*Potted Plants Monday, 10/11 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
10/12 @ 1:30 pm
*Special Rose Tuesday, 10/12 8:00 am - 10:00 am
10/12 @ 1:30 pm
*+Cut Horticulture Tuesday, 10/19 8:00 am - 10:00 am
10/19 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

*Exhibits in above divisions must be registered with SC State Fair during the Entry Registration Periods.

The following Divisions are not part of the SC State Fair Competitive Exhibits but may require sign-up prior to the exhibition date. Please check the page associated with each show in the links found above.

Old Rose Show Wednesday, 10/13 7:30 am - 10:30 am
10/13 @ 11:00 am
+SC Rose Society Show Friday, 10/15 7:30 am - 10:30 am
10/15 @ 12 Noon - 3:00 pm
+Camellia Blooms Show Friday, 10/22 8:30 am - 10:30 am
10/22 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

+Shows judged during the Fair are closed to the public during judging. The SC Rose Society Show and Camellia Blooms open at 3:00 pm and the Cut Horticulture Show opens at 3:30 pm.

RELEASE OF EXHIBITS SCHEDULE

Monday, October 25 from 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

with exception of SC Rose Society Arrangement Designs (9:00 am - 1:00 pm)

Enter Gate 11 on Bluff Road and proceed to the Ellison Building. All containers, accessories, potted plants and ribbons must be claimed on this date. The SC State Fair and the Show Committee will not be responsible for items left after this time. Unclaimed exhibits and items will be donated to charity or disposed. Ribbons will not be mailed.

THE DAVID G. ELLISON AWARD FOR HORTICULTURAL EXCELLENCE
The South Carolina State Fair will present in memory of Mr. David G. Ellison an engraved silver tray to the winner of the David G. Ellison Award for Horticultural Excellence selected from exhibits in the Potted Plant and Cut Horticulture Divisions.
FLOWER DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. The South Carolina State Fair General Rules and Regulations shall apply, as well as Section rules stated in this premium guide.
2. Entry registration is required for Potted Plants, Cut Horticulture and Special Rose Show during the Open or Late Entry Registration Periods. Register using the Online Entry System or postal mail completed 2010 Official South Carolina State Fair Flower entry form to SC State Fair, P. O. Box 393, Columbia SC 29202. Entry registrations may also be hand delivered to the Dowling Building Administration Office during regular office hours of 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Faxed entries not accepted.
3. ENTRY CONFIRMATION: Exhibitors using the Online Entry System receive a confirmation that their entry(ies) have been received. Persons wishing confirmation of mailed entry registration should include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with entry registration. Do not telephone the Entry Department for this information.
4. Exhibitor is allowed one (1) entry per class. Exhibitors may enter in any or all shows, but no exhibit may be entered more than once. All entries not in accordance with the schedule will be disqualified.
5. Highly flammable substances are not allowed in any competitive exhibit.
6. No person will be allowed in the show area during judging except the specified committee.
7. After judging is completed, the Show Committee reserves the right to maintain all exhibits in show condition. If an exhibit deteriorates to where it detracts from the entire exhibit, it will be removed from the exhibition area.
8. Premiums are paid as marked in the judges book and not from entry tags or ribbons that may be attached to the exhibit. These sometimes become misplaced. Premiums in this department will be paid within thirty days after the close of the fair.
9. All containers, accessories, potted plants and ribbons must be claimed Monday, October 25 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 2:00 PM. The SC State Fair and the Show Committee will not be responsible for items left after this time. Unclaimed exhibits and items will be donated to charity.
10. The SC State Fair and Show Management assume no responsibility for damage to or loss of property, but will use utmost care for protection of all exhibits.
11. The right to amend and correct all rules is reserved when, in the judgment of the SC State Fair Management, it is advisable and necessary.
 
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