1. Each individual should review the design guidelines prior to the Floral Design Competition.
2. Exhibitors will have one hour to execute their designs.
3. Entries are arrangements of fresh floral cut materials provided by BCFA.
4. All table design elements will be provided by the Exhibitor.
5. Each exhibitor will be furnished with a workstation, table and tablecloth. Entries will be displayed on a
36” round table with a black table covering. The exhibitor is responsible for positioning all elements of
their design on the table. Exhibitors are required to use the table covering provided by the show.
6. Entries should be designed to be VIEWED FROM ALL SIDES.
7. Each exhibitor must bring their own tools. Tools/Flowers cannot be shared by exhibitors/teams.
8. No advance preparation. Foam will be soaked during orientation.
9. Exhibitors are required to bring two (2) copies of their record book in a folder the day of competition.
This form can be found online on the Horticulture page of the BCFA website
www.burlesoncountyfair.com
10. Permissible tools include Floral Glue(s), Knife, Floral Cutters, Wired Wood Picks, Scissors, Floral
Tape(s), Wrapped Wires, Floral Wire, Wire cutters, Measuring Stick.
11. No cell phones, watches, ear buds or any type of communication devices are permitted during the
competition. Any exhibitor found communicating with anyone outside of the competition could result
in immediate disqualification.
12. Only judges and Horticulture Committee members will be allowed inside the competition area while
judging is in progress.
Judging: The Horticulture Committee will select qualified judges for each competitive event.
Judging will be based on the following five categories:
1. Design Aesthetics-Line/Form, Color, and Space
2. Design Principles-Balance, Proportion, and Unity
3. Mechanics- Creative Engineering of Mechanics Proper Coverage of Foam, and Sturdiness
of Design.
4. Execution- Neatness and Cleanliness of overall Design
5. Creativity- Uniqueness of Design, Use of theme
The Judges' decisions are final.
Winning entries will be announced on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 after competition is complete.
Grand and Reserve Entries must remain on display until Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Floral Cup and pennant will be awarded to the Grand Champion and the Reserve Champion. Placement
ribbons will be given to those placing 3rd-10th.
Removal: Exhibitors
MUST REMOVE their personal design materials on Sunday, September 27, 2026 from
10-11:00a.m.