Everyone’s invited to enter flower show at County Fair
CHENANGO COUNTY – The flower show at the Chenango County Fair has become a tradition over the 160 years that the fair has been taking place, but garden club members would like to see more people get involved with the fun and festivities.
For approximately 22 years, the Garden Clubs of Chenango County have been running the fair’s garden competition, and according to Anne Jackson and Barbara Zeller, of the Oxford Garden Club, many people are under the misconception that only garden club members can enter the contest.
“All residents of the county are invited to show their flowers at the fair,” Zeller said. The two woman are hoping to boost community involvement at this year’s competition, by spreading the message that all are invited to participate.
This year, the theme of the flower show is story time. The show is split up into two sections, each with a specific theme. The horticulture section will be based around a nursery rhyme theme. The design section of the competition will function around a fairy tale theme. Each category in the design competition will focus on a different fairy tale and those entering the design category will interpret the fairy tale in their own way.
“What makes it so exciting is to see the different ways people interpret things,” Jackson said.
The contest will be judged by nine judges from the Sixth District Garden Clubs of New York State. “There are a lot of rules and regulations if you compete in Chenango County, but the same rules apply to a fair in Los Angeles. These are the national guide lines,” Zeller said.
Anyone interested in competing in the competition should submit their entry form by noon on Saturday, August 4. Categories in the design competition are limited to four entries per category. Entries will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Entries can be mailed to the Fair Office, P.O. Box 622, Chenango County Fairgrounds, 168 East Main Street, Norwich, NY 13815. Entries will also be accepted at the main gate office from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 30 through Aug. 3, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 4. The fee for entry is $1 per entry for design and $.20 per entry for horticulture. Monetary prizes are awarded to the winners.
The two woman encourage anyone interested in entering to pick up the Chenango County Fair Book from the fair grounds for a complete listing of rules and regulations, and to call one of the garden club members listed if they have any questions or concerns. The fair book is also available online at www.chenangocountyfair.homestead.com.
“Sometimes people are intimidated to try anything new, but come enjoy the fun and be a part of it,” Jackson said.
The flower show will be located in Floral Hall from Aug. 7 - 12. Zeller encourages everyone to participate, saying you learn a little more each year.
“You don’t have to go far to have a wonderful new experience. Try entering the flower show at the county fair,” Jackson said.
For approximately 22 years, the Garden Clubs of Chenango County have been running the fair’s garden competition, and according to Anne Jackson and Barbara Zeller, of the Oxford Garden Club, many people are under the misconception that only garden club members can enter the contest.
“All residents of the county are invited to show their flowers at the fair,” Zeller said. The two woman are hoping to boost community involvement at this year’s competition, by spreading the message that all are invited to participate.
This year, the theme of the flower show is story time. The show is split up into two sections, each with a specific theme. The horticulture section will be based around a nursery rhyme theme. The design section of the competition will function around a fairy tale theme. Each category in the design competition will focus on a different fairy tale and those entering the design category will interpret the fairy tale in their own way.
“What makes it so exciting is to see the different ways people interpret things,” Jackson said.
The contest will be judged by nine judges from the Sixth District Garden Clubs of New York State. “There are a lot of rules and regulations if you compete in Chenango County, but the same rules apply to a fair in Los Angeles. These are the national guide lines,” Zeller said.
Anyone interested in competing in the competition should submit their entry form by noon on Saturday, August 4. Categories in the design competition are limited to four entries per category. Entries will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Entries can be mailed to the Fair Office, P.O. Box 622, Chenango County Fairgrounds, 168 East Main Street, Norwich, NY 13815. Entries will also be accepted at the main gate office from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 30 through Aug. 3, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 4. The fee for entry is $1 per entry for design and $.20 per entry for horticulture. Monetary prizes are awarded to the winners.
The two woman encourage anyone interested in entering to pick up the Chenango County Fair Book from the fair grounds for a complete listing of rules and regulations, and to call one of the garden club members listed if they have any questions or concerns. The fair book is also available online at www.chenangocountyfair.homestead.com.
“Sometimes people are intimidated to try anything new, but come enjoy the fun and be a part of it,” Jackson said.
The flower show will be located in Floral Hall from Aug. 7 - 12. Zeller encourages everyone to participate, saying you learn a little more each year.
“You don’t have to go far to have a wonderful new experience. Try entering the flower show at the county fair,” Jackson said.
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