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Flower Show

The Marietta Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. and The North Georgia State Fair Association in cooperation with the Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. and National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc. will present two standard flower shows "Nature by the Book". The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. Exhibit Hall A on the fairgrounds will be filled with sights and smells of colorful, fragrant flower displays.

The categories of competition include roses, dahlias, orchids, cacti, lilies, marigolds, asters, impatiens, daisies, herbs, shrubs, tress, chrysanthemums, hanging plants, fruit plants, and more; as well as design categories.  Instead of a single bloom or plant, the design categories encourage creativity in designing displays with natural and floral ingredients. Our flower shows draw competitors and nationally-accredited judges from throughout metro Atlanta, so this should be an exceptionally exciting year.>

Show rules follow preset guidelines established by the National Garden Clubs, Inc. The competition is open to gardeners of all ages. The flower show rules are listed in the North Georgia State Fair Premium Catalog located at Cobb County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs on County Services Parkway or E-Mail us your request by clicking on the "Contact Us" icon.

 

ENTRY SCHEDULE 

 First Flower Show

Wednesday, September 21

6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 22

8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

 Second Flower Show

Tuesday, September 27

6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 28

8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

 

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First Flower Show

Tuesday, September 27

1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Second Flower Show

Sunday, October 2

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

(all items not picked up by specified time will be discarded)  

NOTE: EXHIBITOR WILL BE ADMITTED TO CHECK OUT EXHIBITS AT THE SOUTH GATE ONLY ON SUNDAY,

OCTOBER 2, BETWEEN 6 P.M. AND 9 P.M.

 

JUDGING SCHEDULE 

First Flower Show

Thursday, September 22 - 12:30 p.m.

Second Flower Show

Wednesday, September 28 - 12:30 p.m.

 

*See Flower Show Rules 

 

THE ABOVE SCHEDULES AND THE GENERAL RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED IN FAIRNESS TO ALL EXHIBITORS AND PARTICIPANTS.

 

Non-Commercial Exhibits

The 1955 Cobb County Fair Premium catalogue stated. The real purpose of the fair is to bring together for display, the best livestock, agriculture and home products made and grown the county. Today the fair is the North Georgia State Fair, livestock and agriculture have almost become things of the past but the artistic and gardening talents of area residents will still be presented in the non-commercial exhibits in the 2011 fair.

Non-commercial competitive divisions include needlework, sewing, and handicrafts which include jewelry, toys and woodworking.  Creative arts such as basketry, an expanded photography division, oil painting, watercolors and other media as well as ceramics woodcarving and sculpture are displayed along with food products in the agriculture/horticulture area. Food preservation, canning, drying and preserving vie for honors along with baked goods by entrants of all ages. The popular Christmas corner continues to grow and an expanded quilting division promises added incentives for quilters.>

The reinstatement of cash awards, as well as traditional premium ribbons, in the new century is expected to increase participation and enhance the competitive sprit in entrants of all ages.

 

ENTRY SCHEDULE

Arts and Crafts(Non-Perishable Exhibits)

Saturday, September 17

12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday, September 18

1 p.m. - 5p.m.

Agriculture / Horticulture

(See First Flower Show above)

Baked Goods Show

Wednesday, September 21

2 p.m. - 8 p.m.

 

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All Non-Perishable Exhibits

Sunday, October 2

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Monday, October 3

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

No Exceptions.

Culinary Divisions (Baked Goods how)

Thursday, September 22

4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

(all items not picked up will be taken to Must Ministries)

 

JUDGING SCHEDULE

Non-perishable Adult Exhibits & Youth Exhibits

Monday, September 19

10 a.m.

Baked Goods Show

Thursday, September 22

10 a.m.