The 2025 Art of Floral Design Competition
The Art of Floral Design Competition, where imagination soars and artistic talent shines! Stroll through and enjoy floral displays that represent the artistic abilities of local florists & designers, competing for cash prizes of $1,750. Be sure to pick up a business card of your favorite florist to save for your next special occasion or wedding!
Competition Details for Florists
Floral Designers, this is your time. No clients, just your choices. Let your imagination soar and artistic talent shine. You may arrange flowers in any way that expresses your creativity. This is a floral design competition so fresh flowers must be used, but can be in combination with other plant or plant-like materials, including dried flowers. There is no restriction on size or use of containers. See below for more information, past entries, and how to participate.
1st Place: $1000 + award || 2nd Place: $500 || 3rd Place: $250
If you’d like to participate, click the button below to pay the $35 entry free to reserve your spot. If you’d like to learn more before signing up, read the competition details below or contact us today at (800) 897-7899 || julie@fresnoshows.com
Where: The Fresno Fairgrounds: 1121 S Chance Ave, Fresno, CA 93702
When: Friday, November 7th, 10:00 am, Winner announced at 12pm.
Set-Up: Thursday, November 6th, 6-8 pm & Friday, November 7th, 8-9:30 am
Duration: Arrangements will be on display for the duration of he home show.
Other Competition Details
Judging to be based on nationally recognized design principals.
Balance - visual balance is needed so objects appear balanced from top to bottom, side to side or front to back. Types of balance: are Symmetrical Balance and Asymmetrical Balance
Contrast – the placement of unlike characteristics of a single element together to emphasize their differences. Strong contrasts can be softened by using subtle changes between the two extremes.
Proportion – the relationship between amount/s and quantity/ies of one area to another or to the whole.
Rhythm – the dominant visual movement throughout a design.
Scale – the size relationship of one object in a design to another.
The floral displays will receive great attention from the public so be sure to send information on yourself and/or your business to receive recognition for your talent. A sign will be created with your name and verbiage that you supply which will be next to your display after the competition. You may leave business cards, flyers or be present to promote your business for the duration of the show.
All floral displays will be set on white draped tables that we will provide as well as white back drapes. The tables are 5’ in diameter. If you have a tall display, we can forgo the tables and have the display on the floor. The Roebbelen Center is air conditioned. Please keep in mind in picking out your plant/floral material that it should last the duration of the 3 day show. Staff can water or check the water level/saturation of your display per your instructions.
We have 24-hour security at the show. Although we have never had a problem, the Tri-County Home & Garden Show cannot be held responsible for theft or damage that my occur while displayed at the Roebbelen Center.
8 VIP Passes to The Tri-County Home & Garden Show will be mailed to you the first of August so you can invite family and friends to see your floral artwork on display.
