Entry Fees

Pre-registration is not required; however, it will speed up your entry process if you register online.
All Individual exhibitors showing in Open Class must have a PCAS Membership Pass ($25) or Weekly Pass ($25)
Pass must be presented and shown at time of entry/check-in.
Exhibitors will recive tags after completing their entry form/checking in on the day of the show.
Junior show - no fee required

Rules and Regulations 

Entries are open to anyone who grows plants through personal efforts and for pleasure and whose sales, if any, do not exceed the outlay for plants, seeds and supplies
Exhibitors MUST COMPLETE all Entry forms with all the correct information on each item you are entering in the show
Show items must be properly tagged and in place between the hours of 9:00 am and 11:00 am on each day of participating show
Present your COMPLETED Entry forms containing the Classes you are entering in the Flower Show to the Department on the day of each show
Entries NOT meeting the specification of this schedule WILL NOT be judged and NO RIBBON will be awarded
Any specimen or plant entered in the Saturday show MAY NOT be re-entered in the Wednesday show
All exhibits MUST BE REMOVED between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 and 1:00pm and 4:00pm on Saturday, August 3, 2024.
Caution will be exercised in safeguarding exhibits

Premiums

Premiums will be mailed approximately 3 weeks after fair.Premiums will not be available for pick up.

First Place Exhibit in Division A (Floral Specimens)“Best of Show” Rosette & Trophy

First Place Exhibit in Division B (Landscape Materials)“Best of Show” Rosette & Trophy

First Place Exhibit in Division C (House Plants)“Best of Show” Rosette & Trophy

1st Place - $3.00, 2nd Place - $2.00, 3rd Place - $1.00

Junior Show:  Best of Show Rosette & $25

Horticulture Rules

All specimens must be grown by the exhibitor.
A potted plant is one which the exhibitor has developed and grown for at least 2 months and is established in its container, not recently transplanted.
All specimens must be clean and free of spray, and insects.
All cut specimens must be displayed in a clear, non-colored glass container of suitable size (minimum of 4” tall).
Each exhibitor is responsible for watering their exhibit (s) during each show to keep them as fresh as possible.
All foliage attached except all leaves and/or thorns below the water line must be removed.
Taxus, waxed paper, or soft foam may be used to support specimens in their containers.
Include name of specimen and scientific name, if known, for educational purposes. (More consideration when judging will be given to a groomed specimen correctly named, labeled and attractively staged.) Only correctly named specimens will be eligible for “Best of Show”.
Exhibitors may make 2 entries in each class, provided each specimen is a different variety.
The Floral Department reserves the right to combine, divide or subdivide classes if the number of entries warrants, insuring a balanced number of entries in the class.

Floral Auction

The first through third place winners of class 45 & 46 (Saturday Only) will be asked to sell their entry at auction.  All others can be placed on the $10 table to be sold and proceeds donated. 
The exhibitor may mark the entry ticket “yes” or “no” to indicate if they wish the item to be sold.
The exhibitor may show winning entries at the auction, but is not mandatory.
Proceeds from the auction will be 50% to the exhibitor and 50% to be used for improvements of the Floral Department.
After the judging, the remainder of the flowers will need picked up by Tuesday by 6:00pm.

classes

HORTICULTURE SECTIONS 1 THROUGH 22 ARE THE SAME FOR BOTH SATURDAY AND WEDNESDAY SHOWS.

DIVISION A - FLORAL SPECIMENSSection 1 - Roses

Hybrid Tea, 1 stem, disbudded
Hybrid Tea, 1 stem, full bloom, disbudded, center must show
Floribunda, 1 stem
Grandiflora, 1 stem
Miniature, 1 spray
One rose, no foliage, in an appropriate glass bowl or brandy snifter - no leaves
Any other rose not listed
Fragrance
Knock Out Roses, name, one spray or one disbudded bloom, any color, foliage attached

Section 2 - Gladiolus 1 spike (except Class G), size by measurement of first floret

Large Florets, 4 1/2” and over
Medium Florets, 3 1/2” to 4 1/2”
Small Florets, 2 1/2” to 3 1/2”
Miniature Florets, under 2 1/2”
Ruffled Florets
Conspicuous Marking on Florets
3 stems, ALL DIFFERENT Varieties

Section 3 - Zinnias 1 stem (Except Class E), disbudded

Giant Dahlia Flower, 4 1/2” and over
Medium Dahlia Flower, 2 1/2” to 4 1/2”
Giant Cactus Flower, 4 1/2” and over
Medium Cactus Flower, 2 1/2” to 4 1/2”
Small Flowered, 3 stems, all same color, same variety, blooms 2 1/2” and under

Section 4 - Marigolds 1 stem, disbudded (except Classes C, D, E, & F)

Large Flower, 3” and over
Medium Flower, under 3”
Single Bloom Orange French Type, 1 spray
Single Bloom Yellow French Type, 1 spray
Double Bloom Orange French Type, 1 spray
Double Bloom Yellow French Type, 1 spray

Section 5 - Dahlias 1 stem, disbudded

Large Flower, 6” and over
Medium Flower, 4” to 6”
Small Flower, under 4”

Section 6 - Celosia 1 stem, need not be disbudded

Crested Flower
Plumed Flower

Section 7 - Sunflowers 1 stem, head not to exceed 8” include the petals

Yellow Flower
Variegated Flower 
Brown
Any other Sunflowers

Section 8 - Herbs 1 stem

Culinary
Decorative
Medicinal
Three different varieties, named, in 1 vase

Section 9 - Snapdragons 1 spike

Any

Section 10 - Any Annual Flower not already listed

Spike Form, 1 stem
Spray Form, 1 stem with multiple branching on one stem
Round Form, 1 stem

Section 11 - Annual Foliage  1 stem, specimen grown just for its foliage

Coleus
Any

Section 12 - Any Perennial Flower not already listed, 1 stem

Spike Form, 1 stem
Spray Form, 1 stem with multiple branching on one stem
Round Form, 1 stem

Section 13 - Everlasting All fresh, 1 stem (except Class E)

Any other fresh Everlasting
Any dried Everlasting

Section 14 - Lilies  1 stem

Lilium (Hybrid Lily)

Section 15 - Any other Bulb, Tuber, or Rhizome 1 stem

Lycoris (Magic Lily)
Hemerocallis (Daylily)
Any variety not already listed

DIVISION B - LANDSCAPE MATERIALS (HARDY)

Section 16 - Hostas (measure width of leaf)

Large Leaf, 6” and over 
Medium Leaf, 4” to 6”
Small Leaf, under 4”
Stem with blooms

Section 17 - Vines  1 stem not to exceed 18”

Stem in bloom
Stem non-blooming

Section 18 - Ground Covers 1 stem not to exceed 15”

Ivy, only
Sedum
Any other ground cover

Section 19 - Hibiscus  1 branch, not to exceed 18”

Section 20 - Rose of Sharon 1 branch, not to exceed 18”

Single
Double

Section 21 - Ornamental Tree or shrub (not already listed)  1 branch, not to exceed 28”

Section 22 - Ornamental Grasses

Large Grasses, 1 stem, Maximum 36” tall
Medium Grasses, 3 stems, Maximum 24” tall
Small Grasses, 3 stems, Maximum 18” tall

Junior Fair Rules

All previously stated rules and regulations apply with the following exception: No membership or weekly fee required.
Ribbons only will be awarded in Division D.
The JUNIOR SHOW is open to anyone UNDER the age of 18.

DIVISION D - JUNIORS

Section 38 - Zinnias 1 stem, disbudded

Large Flower Head, measuring 3” and over
Small Flower Head, measuring under 3”

Section 39 - Marigolds 1 stem, disbudded (except Class C)

Orange Flower, 1 stem
Yellow Flower, 1 stem
French Type Flower, 1 stem, do not disbud

Section 40 - Annuals 1 stem (excluding Marigolds & Zinnias)

Section 41 - Houseplant

Section 42 - Large Sunflower head to lie on table (leaves and stem removed)

Section 43 - Perennials

Section 44 - Fairy Garden (All gardens must have natural, live plants. No artificial flowers and/or sphagnum moss.)

DIVISION E - Auctions Items for Juniors and Seniors

Section 45 - Floral Arrangement (Saturday Only) - All natural cut flowers and greenery from YOUR garden.  No artificial or silk flowers or purchased flowers.  1st, 2nd, 3rd place and Best of Show can be placed in the Floral auction.

Section 46 - Potted Plant (Saturday Only) - Any Variety, Any Size.  1st, 2nd, 3rd place and Best of Show can be placed in the Floral auction.

saturday show only

DIVISION C - HOUSEPLANTS

Section 26S - Scented Geranium  NOT HANGING
Section 27S - Blooming Houseplant  NOT HANGING
Section 28S - Succulent  NOT HANGING
Section 29S - Begonia  NOT HANGING
Section 30S - Fairy Garden (All gardens must have natural, live plants. No artificial flowers and/or sphagnum moss.)
Section 31S - Planter of Coleus  3 or more varieties with additional filler (ID all plants)
Section 32S - Patio Planter  all one color (may be displayed outside)
Section 33S - Patio Planter  one variety of plants, but different colors
Section 34S - Hanging Basket all plants alike
Section 35S - Hanging Basket mixed varieties of plants (ID all plants)
Section 36S - Succulent Garden 3 or more varieties

wednesday show only

DIVISION C - HOUSEPLANTS

Section 26W - Philodendron or Pothos NOT HANGING
Section 27W - Ivy (can include topiaries) NOT HANGING
Section 28W - Houseplants (not listed for Saturday show) NOT HANGING
Section 29W - Ferns NOT HANGING
Section 30W - Cacti Garden 3 or more plants
Section 31W - Bonsai
Section 32W - Patio Container 3 or more blooming annuals + filler, NOT HANGING
Section 33W - Hanging Basket one variety of flower in different colors
Section 34W - Unusual Outdoor Planter with Flowers (may be displayed outside)
Section 35W - Hanging Basket one color, variety of plants + filler
Section 36W - Patio Container one variety, same color + filler
Section 37W - Fairy Garden (All gardens must have natural, live plants. No artificial flowers and/or sphagnum moss.)

 Preble County Agricultural Society, Fair Board and the Preble County Commissioners are not responsible for persons, animals, equipment or accidents on grounds. 

show schedule

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wednesday show only

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