Exhibitor Rules

1. EXHIBITORS – The competition is open to any amateur gardener or designer. There is no fee to enter. All Design Division entries require pre-registration.

2. LIABILITY – The Coronado Floral Association will not assume liability for loss of or damage to any entry or container. Personal property must be properly identified.

3. SINGLE ENTRY – No exhibitor will be permitted more than one entry in each class. Exceptions: (1) The Horticulture Division, one entry of each variety may be entered; (2) The Orchid Section, more than on entry of each variety; and (3) The Bonsai Section, more than on entry of each variety.

4. FRESH PLANT MATERIALS – Emphasis is on fresh plant materials. No artificial plant material is permitted in any Division. Flora on the California Garden Clubs Conservation List may be used only in the special exhibits division and must have been lawfully collected and grown by the exhibitor.

5. HOURS FOR ENTRIES – April 14th 5-8PM ; April 15, 7-9AM .

6. JUDGING – The NGC standard system of awards will be used for all competitive judging. Only one first place (blue) ribbon per class or subclass with a score of 90+; only one second (red) ribbon with a score of 85+; only one-third (yellow) ribbon with a score of 80+; and one or more honorable mention (white) ribbons with a score of 75+ may be awarded in each class or subclass, if merited. (Handbook, pg. 5) Decisions of the judges shall be final and awards may be withheld if not merited. All entries will be judged in accordance with the standards stated in the Handbook for Flower Shows, revised in 2017 (pgs. 39-48). The Flower Show Chair and Division Chairs shall be present during the judging.

7. AWARDS – Award presentation takes place at the bandstand. Only printed certificates will be awarded to winners.

8. 2024 SHOW HOURS – April 20 1PM-5PM and April 21, 10AM-4PM