Floral – Department C

2024 Cowlitz County Fair
Location: Floral Building

NEW FOR 2024 Only: We will NOT have a flower show this year. You are welcome to register your flowers and bring them to the Fair at designated times listed above to display your flowers, but they will not be judged. In exchange for bringing your flowers to display during the Fair you will receive a display premium only.

Floral Department C

Superintendents:
Gary Fredricks – If you are interested in volunteering in this department, please call the Fair Office at 360-577-3212 for more information

The WSU Master Gardeners
Entry Fees:
There is no entry fee for this department
Exhibitors can register at http://cowlitzcountyfair.fairentry.com starting Thursday, June 1st through
9:59 pm PST on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Pre-registration for any floral items you plan to bring to the Fair is required. If you need help registering, iPads are available at the Cowlitz County Fair Office between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday – Friday at 1900 7th Avenue in Longview. The Fair office will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th and Thursday, July 4th in observance of national holidays.
In Time:
Entries accepted Monday, July 22, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm or Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from 7:00 am to
9:00 am. NO ENTRIES AFTER 9:00 AM!
Release Time:
Exhibits will be released from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Sunday, July 28. Not responsible for items left after
2:00 pm.
Specific Rules:
NEW FOR 2024 Only: We will NOT have a flower show this year. You are welcome to register your flowers and bring them to the Fair at designated times listed above to display your flowers, but they will not be judged. In exchange for bringing your flowers to display during the Fair you will receive a display premium only.

1. Exhibitors should refer to the General Fair Rules and Regulations in the 2024 Exhibitor Handbook.
2. Containers (Green for Adults and Clear for Youth) will be furnished, except for baskets, bowls and accessories used in arrangements, etc. Owners MUST identify their property and claim property at the close of Fair.
3. Flowers, potted plants and hanging baskets must be grown by the exhibitor for at least three months prior to entry.
4. Name varieties when possible.
5. Stem = 1 stalk. Spray = Cluster of blooms on one stalk or multiple stalks.
6. Competitive Floral exhibits are for Amateurs only. An Amateur is one who grows plants by his own efforts for pleasure, and whose returns from sales, if any, does not equal his out-lay for seeds and plants. Anyone holding a commercial license shall not be eligible to enter as an amateur, with the exception of the decorative division.
7. The class and kind of flower must appear in the entry description when registering online.
8. Judging will not be done on exhibits containing artificial flowers or foliage.
9. No exhibitor shall make more than one (1) entry per color lot with the exception of class 11, Roses and
class 14, African Violets.
10. New for 2024: Judging will take place as soon as possible after entries are recorded. The Danish System of judging will apply to all divisions.

10. Space must be reserved with the Superintendent for entries in the Florist, Nurseryman and Garden Club Classes. Space is limited and the first to make reservations will have preference.
11. Anyone ages 17 years and under must enter Division C.
12. The Fair Management will not be responsible for the loss of containers, accessories or equipment used in displays.
13. Cut fruit and prepared food will not be allowed.
14. Premiums will be withheld if found taking other’s flowers or ribbons without their permission.
15. Wedging will be permissible.
16. Do not remove stamens in lilies.
Flower Hints: Cut your flowers in the late afternoon the day before they are to be exhibited. Place the flowers immediately into water that has been set out in the garden all day. Cutting should be done about 4:00 pm since there is the greatest amount of sugar in the leaves at that time, unless the weather is extremely hot. In that instance cutting in the early morning is optimum. Keep flowers in water in a cool, dark place overnight. To arrange, cut stems cleanly at an angle under water with a sharp knife and place in water-filled vase or container. Cut stems as long as possible. All foliage that is below the water line should be removed. Foliage should be clean. Remove any broken or disfigured foliage or petals as foliage and stems count in judging as well as blooms. It is better to have more stem and foliage than too little. Groom plants well. Flowers must have their own attached foliage. All stems should be in proportion to the flower.
Show Schedule:
No Flower show for 2024
Premiums:
See each division for specific premium information
Prize awards shall be paid by check, or in cash if under $10 total, issued by the Cowlitz County Fair office as soon as all entry records are received and processed, and payment can be reasonably made. All points are worth 15 cents each, unless stated otherwise. Checks must be cashed within 60 days of the date of issue; otherwise, funds will be forfeited back to the Fair. The Fair Office must be notified of any errors on the check within 60 days of issue.
Special Awards
Best of Class Annual 20 points
Dahlia in Show, Best of Class 20 points & Rosette
Gladiolus in Show, Best of Class 20 points & Rosette
Tuberous Begonia in Show, Best of Class 20 points & Rosette
Lily in Show, Best of Class 20 points & Rosette
Any Other Perennial, Best in Show 20 points & Rosette
Shrub, Tree or Vine in Show, Best of Class 20 points & Rosette
Rose in Show, Best of Class 20 points & Rosette
Miniature Rose in Show, Best of Class 20 points & Rosette
Best of Show Container Plant 20 points & Rosette
Hanging Basket in Show, Best of Class 20 points & Rosette
African Violet Best of Class 20 points
Advanced Design, Best in Show 30 points & Rosette
Novice Design, Best in Show 30 points & Rosette
Best Advanced Designer 30 points
Best Novice Designer 30 points
Niches, Best in Show 30 points & Rosette
Best in Show, Child Division 15 points & Rosette
Best in Show, Youth Division 15 points & Rosette
Special Award Rosette
Superintendent’s Award Rosette
Honorable Mention Ribbon
Division A: ADULT
Classes:
1. Annuals – Use the Lots Immediately Following
Blue = 10 points Red = 6 points White = 3 points
Lots:
1. Ageratum
2. Aster
3. Bachelor Buttons
4. Calendula
5. Coleus
6. Cosmos
7. Marigold
8. Nasturtiums
9. Million Bells
10. Petunias
11. Salvia
12. Snapdragons
13. Statice
14. Sweet Pea
15. Strawflowers
16. Sunflower
17. Verbena
18. Zinnias
19. Other
2. Annuals – Baskets and Collections
Blue = 15 points Red = 8 points White = 4 points

3. Dahlias – Use the Lots and Color Key Immediately Following
Blue = 10 points Red = 6 points White = 3 points
Dahlias should have two (2) to four (4) leaves. Name if possible. Varieties over four (4) inches must be grown disbudded. Varieties less than four (4) inches not disbudded.
Lots:
1. Formal
2. Informal
3. Cacti
4. Pompom
5. Anemone
6. Ball
7. Collarette
8. Novelty
9. Seedling
10. Water Lily
11. Lacinated
4. Collection of Dahlias (Use containers provided by the Department)
Blue = 15 points Red = 10 points White = 5 points
5. Gladiolus
Blue = 10 points Red = 6 points White = 3 points
Foliage attached and name if possible. Remove side shoots.
6. Collection of Gladiolus
Blue = 15 points Red = 8 points White = 4 points
7. Tuberous Begonias
Blue = 10 points Red = 6 points White = 3 points
Removal of pistillate bloom, optional
8. Perennials – Use the Lots Immediately Following
Blue = 10 points Red = 6 points White = 3 points
Lots:
1. Allium
2. Anemone, Japonica
3. Carnations
4. Dianthus (Miniature Carnations)
5. Chrysanthemum, Early Garden
6. Coreopsis
7. Cosmos
8. Daisy
9. Daylily
10. Delphinium
11. Echinacea-Coneflower
12. Fuchsia –Upright
13. Fuchsia – Trailing
14. Gypsophila – Baby’s Breath
15. Hosta (Foliage only)
16. Liatris
17. Lily – Do Not Remove Stamens
a. Asiatic
b. Trumpet
c. Oriental
d. Interdivisional
e. Tiger
f. Other
18. Monarda
19. Montbretia, Crocosmia
20. Pansy
21. Penstemon
22. Phlox
23. Poppy

24. Veronica, Speedwell
25. Yarrow
26. Perennial, Unscheduled
a. Bulb
b. Other
9. Collection of Perennials
Blue = 15 points Red = 8 points White = 4 points
10. Ornamental Grasses
Blue = 10 points Red = 6 points White = 3 points
11. Shrubs, Trees and Vines, Name Varieties – Use the Lots Immediately Following
Blue = 10 points Red = 6 points White = 3 points
Stem not over 24 inches long
Lots:
1. Clematis
2. Hydrangea
a. Mophead
b. Lace Cap
c. Other
3. Heaths and Heathers
4. Other Flowering Shrub or Tree
5. Ornamental Fruit or Berry
6. Ornamental Foliage – Evergreen
7. Ornamental Foliage – Deciduous
8. Other Fruit or Flowering Vine
11. Roses – Use the Lots Immediately Following
Blue = 10 points Red = 6 points White = 3 points
Name varieties where possible. No limit is set upon the number of entries in each Lot.
Hybrid Tea Roses must be grown disbudded except single varieties such as “Dainty Bess”.

Lots:
1. Hybrid Tea
2. Floribunda
3. Grandiflora
4. Miniature
5. Climbing
6. Shrub
7. Other

12. Container Plants – Use the Lots Immediately Following
Blue = 15 points Red = 10 points White = 5 points
Must be grown in container and free of insects, groomed and in a clean container. Must have been in owner’s possession three (3) months or more.
Lots:
1. Begonia
2. Cactus/Succulent
3. Coleus
4. Fuchsia
5. Fern
6. Geraniums
7. Gloxinia
8. Impatiens
9. Ivy
10. Lily
11. Orchid
12. Rose – Miniature
13. Cactus or Succulent Combination
14. Combination Foliage Planting
15. Combination of Flowering Plants
16. Other – Flowering
17. Other – Foliage
18. Terrariums
19. Bonsai – Entered as Display Only. Show at Your Own Risk
13. Hanging Baskets – Use the Lots Immediately Following
Blue = 30 points Red = 20 points White = 10 points
All hanging baskets must be cleaned and groomed
Lots:
1. Begonia
2. Geraniums
3. Petunia
4. Fuchsia
5. Outdoor Plant – Trailing, One Variety
6. Outdoor Plant – Trailing, Combination of Any Variety
7. Indoor Plant – Trailing, One Variety
8. Indoor Plant – Trailing, Combination of Any Variety
9. Other – Trailing, Foliage
10. Other – Trailing, Flowering
11. Fern
12. Impatients
14. African Violets
Blue = 10 points Red = 6 points White = 3 points
All entries must be single crown, except trailing.

15. Advanced Designer – Use the Lots Immediately Following
Blue = 30 points Red = 20 points White = 10 points
Accessories are permitted in all classes. Accessories may be used at designer’s OWN RISK.
Fair Theme: “Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights”
Lots:
1. “Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights” – Creative Design of Your Choice – Use your
imagination to create a design
2. “Summer Nights” – Vertical design
3. “America the Beautiful” – Predominately red, white, and blue flowers
4. “Little Ducklings” – Design under 8 inches using fresh or dried material
5. “Forgot to Water” – Dry arrangement
16. Novice Designer – Use the Lots Immediately Following
Blue = 30 points Red = 20 points White = 10 points
Exhibitor must not have won a blue ribbon in this division at our Fair.
Lots:
1. “Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights” – Creative design, designer’s choice of material: fresh, dried or a
combination.
2. “Little Ducklings” – Design under 8 inches using fresh or dried material.
3. “Forgot to Water” – Dry arrangement
17. Niches – Use the Lots Immediately Following
Blue = 30 points Red = 25 points White = 20 points Honorable Mention = 15 points
To be judged on their own merit
Lots:
1. Mass Design
2. Line Mass Design
3. Foliage Design
18. Wreaths/Swags – Use the Lots Immediately Following
Blue = 25 points Red = 18 points White = 10 points
Lots:
1. Dried – Using Theme “Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights”
2. Fresh – Using Theme “Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights”

Division B: ADULT Other
Please reserve space with the Superintendent by July 8th.
Classes:
1. Other Individual Exhibit
Blue = $8.00 Red = $6.00 White = $4.00
Any worthwhile exhibit not provided for above, entered by an individual, containing not less than eight
(8) items.
2. Other Club – Themed Exhibit
Blue = $18.00 Red = $16.00 White = $12.00
Exhibit will depict the Fair theme, “Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights.” Items on display must be named.
3. Other Club – Educational Exhibit
Blue = $24.00 Red = $22.00 White = $18.00
Special Exhibit – Name items in education. Must be in one area. Examples: all grasses, or all ferns, or all geraniums. Must have ten (10) different varieties of the exhibit.
Division C: CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Floral exhibits must be entered in furnished clear containers.
Classes:
1. Children’s Arrangements and Potted Plants (Ages 5-9 years old) – Use the Lots Immediately Following
Horticulture must be grown by the exhibitor, except for arrangements.
Blue = 10 points Red = 5 points White = 3 points
Lots:
1. “Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights” Arrangement – Creative design of your choice
2. Arrangement – Design using Bright Colored Flowers
3. Potted Plant – Pot size not over 12 inches
4. Hanging Basket
2. Children’s Floral (Ages 5-9 years old) – Use the Lots Immediately Following
Horticulture must be grown by the exhibitor. Containers will be furnished.
Blue = 7 points Red = 5 points White = 3 points
Lots:
1. Annual
2. Perennial
3. Rose
4. Gladiolus, with Foliage Attached
5. Dahlia
6. Hydrangea
7. Other Horticulture
3. Youth Arrangements and Potted Plants (Ages 10-17 years old) – Use the Lots Immediately Following
Horticulture must be grown by exhibitor, except for arrangements.
Blue = 10 points Red = 5 points White = 3 points

Lots:
1. “Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights” Arrangement – Creative design of your choice
2. Arrangement – Design Using Bright Colored Flowers
3. Potted Plant – Pot size not over 12 inches
4. Hanging Basket
4. Youth Floral (Ages 10-17 years old) – Use the Lots Immediately Following
Horticulture must be grown by the exhibitor. Containers will be furnished.
Blue = 7 points Red = 5 points White = 3 points
Lots:
1. Annual
2. Perennial
3. Rose
4. Gladiolus, with Foliage Attached
5. Dahlia
6. Hydrangea
7. Other Horticulture
Division D: DEMONSTRATIONS
Please contact Department Superintendent to confirm availability for your demonstration. If available, a date and time will be assigned to you.
Classes:
Interactive Demonstration: Educate Fairgoers how to make or do something. Bring materials for participants to actively learn and take away their creation.
1. Interactive Demonstration – One Hour 80 points
2. Interactive Demonstration – 45 Minutes 60 points
3. Interactive Demonstration – 30 Minutes 40 points

Informative Demonstration: Educate Fairgoers how to do something. Make it a fun learning experience where they can take what they learn from you and do it at home. Bring props, help tell your story.
4. Informative Demonstration – 30 Minutes 60 points
5. Informative Demonstration – 15 Minutes 50 points
Revised: 07/12/2024 – MW