Department 17: Floral Exhibits

Event Day and Date
JudgingSunday, August 13, 2023 at 1:00pm.
Deadline for all entriesAugust 1
Drop OffBring entries to the fairgrounds Sunday, August 13 from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
Pick-UpSunday, August 20 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Please bring your claim ticket.
Contact Name Phone
SuperintendentAlyssa Nolan570-280-9216
SuperintendentMelissa Clarkson570-280-0538

Department Rules

Exhibitors must adhere to the General Rules for the Harford Fair listed here.

Rules for Section 1: Flowering House Plants & Section 2: Foliage House Plants

  1. To enter: go to www.harfordfair.com, click on the link and follow the directions to enter online or use the general entry blank below.
  2. All entries must be grown by the exhibitor, except in arrangement classes.
  3. Flowers or plants must be more than ordinary standard and quality to be entitled to an award.
  4. Baskets or containers must be supplied by the exhibitor and will be handled with care, but the fair assumes no responsibility for the safety.
  5. One entry per exhibitor per class. Please place name of plant on back of entry card. Attach tag to entry.
  6. These two divisions include all plants that would qualify as house plants. Only one species per pot, except in collection classes.
  7. Pots not to exceed 12” in width and plant must be growing in said container at least two months prior to the Fair.

Rules for Section 3: Specimen Flowers - Annual & Section 4: Specimen Flowers - Perennials

  1. To enter: go to www.harfordfair.com, click on the link and follow the directions to enter online or use the general entry blank below.
  2. All entries must be cut flowers grown by the exhibitor.
  3. All flowers must conform to the number of blooms, spikes or stems as specified in each class.
  4. Exhibitors should note that uniformity of height, color, or size is an important factor in evaluating entries.
  5. Long stems are generally preferred on floral entries.
  6. Flowers in each entry must be of one color and variety unless otherwise stated.
  7. Bring entries to the fairgrounds Sunday, August 13, 2023 from 8:00 AM-12:00 Noon.