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JO BERNARD
SUPERINTENDENT 12236 SW 92 ND AVE., NEW RICHLAND, MN 507-340-2143 mrscheviot@gmail.com
DANNY STEELE,
SUPERINTENDENT 18681 660TH AVE., ALDEN, MN 507-265-3230
THEME FOR THE 2022 FLOWER & HORTICULTURE SHOW BACK TO THE SO’S WELCOME TO FLORAL HALL ENTRY DAY - DEPARTMENT J - FLOWERS
We welcome you to exhibit in all possible divisions and classes. Entry day will be Monday, August 1, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Exhibitors may use the 30 minute parking space at the west side of the Floral Hall for unloading exhibits. Everything in Floral Hall - Department J will be Entered on Monday, August 1, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Judging will be Tuesday, August 2, 9:00 am
ALL EXHIBITORS ARE ASKED TO PRE-REGISTER BY JULY 25, 2022
Pre-Registration Saves Time as All of the Entry Tags will be ready when you arrive. Use the Entry Blank in the back of the Fair Book. Items may be added or deleted on Entry Day
NO STANDING IN LINES IF PRE-REGISTERED
RELEASE TIME WILL BE 5:00 PM, SUNDAY, AUGUST 7.
PREMIUMS, SPECIAL PRIZES, RIBBONS AND EXHIBITS ARE TO BE PICKED UP BY THE EXHIBITOR (OR SOMEONE DESIGNATED) DURING THE RELEASE TIME, OR AT THE FAIR OFFICE WITHIN A FEW DAYS AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE FAIR. PLEASE BRING ID NUMBER. NO PREMIUMS OR RIBBONS WILL BE MAILED.
BUILDING HOURS
Monday Entry Day 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Tuesday Noon to 8:30 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM Thursday 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM Friday Noon to 8:30 PM Saturday 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM Sunday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Release Time
SPECIAL PRIZES A Special Thank You from the Flower Department to the following sponsors of Special Prizes for the following classes.
1. Addie’s Floral and Gifts, 216 S. Broadway Ave., Albert Lea, MN (507-377-2081)
Class No. 18 - Corsage and Gift Boxes 2. Albert Lea Seed House, 1414 West Main St., Albert Lea, MN (507-373-3161)
Class No. 6 - Perennials - Youth
Class No. 9, 10, 11 - Gladiolus/Adult, Youth, 3-Spike
Class No. 22 - Indoor Flowering Container Gardening - Adult 3. Garden Diva Design 80920 County Road 46, Hayward, MN (507-377-2579)
Class No. 12 - Flower Arrangement - Youth
Class No. 25 - Specialty Display 4. Hill’s Gardens, 2512 West Main St., Albert Lea, MN (507-373-7253)
Class No. 2 - Roses - Youth
Class No. 8 – Hosta – Youth
Class No. 30 – Outdoor Containers – Youth 5. Hilltop Greenhouse, 83204 300th St., Ellendale, MN (507-889-3271)
Class No. 24 – Indoor Containers – Youth
Class No. 29 – Outdoor Containers - Adult
Class No. 34 – Niches
Youth Exhibitor, 3 through 16, with most exhibits
GENERAL RULES
1. All flowers competing for premiums must have been home grown by person entering. Flowers and greens in arrangements need not be grown by exhibitor, but must be home grown, also must be arranged by exhibitor. 2. YOUTH EXHIBITORS ARE REQUIRED TO STATE THEIR AGE
ON BOTH THE ENTRY SHEET AND ENTRY TAG. FAILURE TO
DO SO WILL BE DISQUALIFICATION. CHECK CLASS FOR AGE
REQUIREMENTS
3. In the Youth Class, parents may give verbal suggestions, but actual arrangements must be done by youth exhibitor. 4. AN EXHIBITOR MAY MAKE SEVERAL ENTRIES IN CLASS,
BUT ONLY ONE IN EACH LOT. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL BE
DISQUALIFICATION.
5. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to put all exhibits in the current class and lot. Special guidance will be given by the
Assistant Superintendents. 6. A specimen cannot be entered in “Any Other” if there is a class or lot for that entry. Failure to do so will be disqualification. 7. Lots will be subdivided if there are many entries in that lot. 8. Entries having no competition will not be awarded a premium unless judged worthy. 9. Ribbons are not to be removed from exhibits until release time. 10. All possible care will be taken against loss or damage, however, all containers, figurines, etc. are entered at the exhibitors risk.
The Fair Management is not responsible for any loss or damage. 11. As an education tool, it is suggested that if possible, you name your variety. If variety is unknown, state variety unknown. 12. There should be one plant per container, otherwise, enter in the
Planter classes. 13. Noxious weeds, artificial flowers or foliage are not permitted in any display. 14. Exhibitors are encouraged to add fresh flowers, if necessary, to
Arrangements, Mantels, Niches, or Table Artistry exhibits. 15. Exhibitors Choice - You MUST state theme on your entry tag.
Failure to do so will be disqualification. 16. Any other variety or new variety, you MUST state name of variety if known or state variety unknown. Failure to do so will be disqualification. 17. The superintendents of this department reserves the right to dispose of any exhibit (flowers, plants, or foliage) during the fair that shows signs of spoilage, wilting, or damage.
CHAMPION PICTURES
Pictures of Champions only will be taken Thursday, August 4 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm for the Area Media.
