Horticulture

Superintendent: Wilma Knipplemeyer

Email: foulfeathers@yahoo.com
Phone: 402-729-2813

Check-In:

There are different check-in times for the various classes to ensure freshness and quality.

Tuesday, July 31st 1pm-6:00pm, Ag Society Hall {Lincoln Room}.

All Vegetables, House Plants, Silk and/or Dried Artistic Arrangements including Adult Classes H101-1506 and Youth Classes YH3001-3410.

All Fresh flowers and herbs in Adult Classes H2001-2518 and Youth Classes YH3501-361 check in Wednesday, August 1st, from 3-6 PM.

Show Rules:
  • ONLY ONE EXHIBIT MAY BE ENTERED FOR EACH CLASS NUMBER with the exception of “Any Other” classes which can be doubled up.
  • All Entries must be entered in groups in the number specified in class descriptions.
  • Specialty items shown in Largest and Best Single Fruit or Vegetable cannot be shown under any other class.
  • Spoiled produce will be disqualified and removed.
  • Wilted flowers will also be removed.

Horticulture Categories

Food Basket
  • One entry is allowed in this class per family.
  • Entry will be shown in a bushel basket turned on its side.
  • Baskets will be furnished by the Fair Board.
  • NO decoration allowed on basket.
  • NO canned goods.
  • Entry is to be an assortment of vegetables and/or fruit consisting of any six varieties in suitable amount; not more than a level bushel basket.
  • The basket will be judged for quality and general appearance.

Artistic Arrangements

Containers (can be homemade or purchased) will also be judged.

Fresh Cut Flowers
  • Pre-show preparation of cut plant material includes grooming and conditioning.
    • “Grooming” is removal of all dirt, bugs, and mature foliage as neatly and inconspicuously as possible.
    • “Conditioning” is allowing cut stems to stand in water for several hours before they are to be used in an exhibit.
  • All foliage below the waterline must be removed before displaying.
  • Exhibitor must furnish container.
  • Please have the container properly weighted down so that it will not tip.
  • Novice Classes are for exhibitors with no training or less than one year of formal training in floral design.

Scare Crow
  • One entry per person is allowed in this division.
  • Scare Crow made of natural and non-natural (paper-mache, plastic, etc.)
  • Height 4’-5’ maximum.
  • Must be secured to a 6’ stake.
  • Arm spread 2’-4’ maximum.
  • Scare crow must be placed in a bucket of sand or stand provided by the exhibitor.
  • Please note different age categories.

Mr. Potato Head
  • Potato decorated to look like a person or character.
  • Must use all-natural materials.

Garden Display
  • Must consist of no more than 10 varieties, or less than 5 varieties.
  • Display in the container of your choice.
  • Be creative.
  • Display will be judged on quality, general appearance and creativity.
  • Produce may be purchased or grown.