Flower Show, Non-Commercial Exhibits & 4H Located in Georgia Grown Exhibit Hall
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Documents:
Entry Schedule and General Rules for Non-Commercial Exhibits
Non-Commercial Entry Form
Non-Commercial Categories
Flower Show - Entirety of Schedule and Categories
Flower Show Schedule - Catalog Page
Horticultural Tags
Premium Catalog 2024
DISTRIBUTION OF 2024 FAIR PREMIUMS
I. YOUTH ENTRIES: $6.00, $4.00, $2.00
II. ADULT ENTRIES: $7.00, $5.00, $3.00
III. QUILT ENTRIES:
- Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Premium Prize: 1st - $30.00, 2nd - $20.00, 3rd - $10.00
- Class 7, 8, 9 and 10
Premium Prize: 1st - $8.00, 2nd - $6.00, 3rd - $4.00
Each of the following categories receives a $250 cash prize for first place:
Largest Pumpkin
Largest Watermelon
Best of 1st Flower Show
Best of 2nd Flower Show
Best Overall Quilt
Best of Show - Youth Exhibit
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 "Appreciating the Arts". The Exhibit Hall 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 Jim R. Miller Park Event Center.
Flower Show Guidelines
Entry Schedule
First Flower Show
- Wednesday, September 18: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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- Thursday, September 19: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Second Flower Show
- Tuesday, September 24: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Wednesday, September 25: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Check Out Schedule
First Flower Show
- Tuesday, September 24: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Second Flower Show
- Monday, September 30: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
NOTE: all items not picked up by the specified time will be discarded. EXHIBITOR will be admitted to check out exhibits on Monday, September 30: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Judging Schedule
First Flower Show
- Thursday, September 19 - 12:30 pm
Second Flower Show
- Wednesday, September 25 - 12:30 pm
*See Flower Show Rules *
The above schedules and the general rules will be strictly ENFORCED in fairness to all Exhibitors and participants.
Non-Commercial Exhibit Guidelines
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 known as 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 at the 2024 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 spirit in entrants of all ages.
Non-Commercial Exhibit Times
Entry Schedule
Arts and Crafts(Non-Perishable Exhibits)
- Saturday, September 14: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Sunday, September 15: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Agriculture / Horticulture
- See First Flower Show above
Baked Goods Show
- Tuesday, September 17: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Check Out Schedule
All Non-Perishable Exhibits
Monday, September 30: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm OR 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Items not picked up will be discarded. No Exceptions.
Culinary Divisions (Baked Goods show)
- Wednesday, September 18: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
NOTE: all items not picked up by the deadlines will be taken to Must Ministries
Judging Schedule
Non-perishable Adult Exhibits & Youth Exhibits
- Monday, September 16: 10:00 am
Baked Goods Show
- Thursday, September 19: 10:00 am
The above schedules and the general rules will be strictly ENFORCED in fairness to all Exhibitors and participants.
Special Awards for 2024!
- LOIS LEWIS AWARD - The person under 18 that is awarded the most blue ribbons, will receive a $250 cash prize and a giant blue ribbon. The award is named in honor of Lois who has worked at the fair for over 30 years, always at the children/youth table.
- MARILYN ELLIS AWARD - The person over 18 that is awarded the most blue ribbons, will receive a $250 cash prize and a giant blue ribbon. The award is named in honor of Marilyn who gave over 30 years of service to the fair.