Blue Ribbon Basics: Exhibit Your Garden at the County Fair
- Length
- 2 hours
- Language
- English
- Note
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About the Hybrid Workshop
Get your garden ready for the spotlight at "Blue Ribbon Basics: Exhibit Your Garden at the County Fair!" This hybrid workshop will guide participants through essential techniques for preparing and displaying flowers, plants, produce, and other horticultural entries for the county fair. Whether you are exhibiting for the first time or hoping to improve your chances of earning a blue ribbon, you will learn how to properly select, groom, and present your entries to stand out on the show table. Participants will also explore judging basics, common exhibit categories, and practical strategies for creating polished, competition-ready displays. Join us in person or online to build the confidence and skills needed to showcase your gardening success at the fair.
Preregistration is required.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.
- Gardeners planning to exhibit at the county fair, whether first-time or experienced exhibitorsÂ
- Master Gardeners and horticulture volunteersÂ
- 4-H members and youth interested in fair competitionsÂ
- Garden club members and hobby growersÂ
- Home gardeners growing flowers, plants, or produceÂ
- Individuals interested in learning how to properly prepare and display horticultural entries for judgingÂ
- Participants looking to improve presentation skills and increase their chances of earning ribbons
- How to select the best flowers, plants, and produce for county fair entryÂ
- Proper grooming, harvesting, and handling techniques for exhibitsÂ
- Guidelines for common county fair horticulture categoriesÂ
- Basic judging criteria and what judges look for in winning entriesÂ
- Tips for staging and arranging eye-catching displaysÂ
- How to avoid common mistakes that can lower exhibit scoresÂ
- Best practices for labeling entries and meeting fair requirementsÂ
- Techniques to improve quality, appearance, and overall presentationÂ
- Strategies to increase your chances of earning ribbons and awards
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