2016 OC Fair Competitions FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS

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1 YOUR GUIDE TO ENTER 2016 OC Fair Competitions FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS Open to California Residents, Ages 16 and Older Dates to Remember... Competition Dry & Silk Arrangements Ikebana, Miniature & all Fresh Arragnements Amateur Floral Design (Live Competition) Open Floral Design (Live Competition) Competition Date Check-In Time Online Registration Deadline Pickup Date & Time Thursday, July :30 am Wednesday, July 13 at 2 pm Monday, August 15 Thursday, July 14 Tuesday, July 19 Tuesday, July 26 Tuesday, August 2 Tuesday, August 9 7-9:30 am Wednesday, July 13 at 2 pm Monday, July 18 at 2 pm Monday, July 25 at 2 pm Monday, August 1 at 2 pm Monday, August 8 at 2 pm Saturday, July 30 4:30 pm Tuesday, July 26 at 11:59 pm Saturday, August 6 4:30 pm Tuesday, August 2 at 11:59 pm Tuesday, July 19, 7-10 am Tuesday, July 26, 7-10 am Tuesday, August 2, 7-10 am Tuesday, August 9, 7-10 am Monday, August 15, 7-10 am No Pick-Up No Pick-Up Contacts... Garden & Floral Program Coordinator [email protected] (714) /08/2016

2 S TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Rules We Need You to Read 3 How to Enter the Floral Arrangement Competition 4 Need Help? How to Deliver Your Entry to the Fair Tickets How is My Entry Judged? 6 What If I Get an Award? Ribbons The Check s in the Mail How to Pick Up Your Entry 8 Division 601 Dry Arrangement (Open) 9 Division 611 Silk Arrangement (Open) Division Ikibana Arrangement (Open) 10 Division Miniature Arrangement (Open) Division Non-Professional Fresh Arrangement 11 Division Professional Fresh Arrangement 12 Division Live Floral Design Contest (Amateur & Open) 13 OC Fair Guidelines

3 RULES We Need You to Read Read Competition Guidelines: Changes are made each year. 2. Open to all California residents, Ages 16 - Adult. 3. See registration and competition dates on page 1 of this guide. No reminder cards will be sent. 4. Small items should be scurely fastened to the container. 5. The OC Fair reserves the right to refuse any entry that has a serious disease or insect problem. 6. If spoilage occurs prior to the pickup date, the entry will be discarded. 7. Items of great or sentimental value should not be used. 8. The OC Fair is not responsible for lost, damaged or dead items. 9. The same item cannot be re-entered in subsequent competitions, neither under the original or a different exhibitor s name. 10. Entries must be picked up during the designated pickup time (see page1 of this guide) or entries become the property of the OC Fair and may be discarded. 11. See specific competitions for detailed rules and criteria. 3

4 HOW TO ENTER for the Floral Arrangement Competition... Who May Enter: Open to all California residents, ages 16 to adult. See specific competition deails and Skill Levels below. Processing Fees: See specific competition details. Entry Limit: Maximum of 1 entry per class per competition date. 1. Choose among the divisions and classes listed. 2. Maximum of 1 entry per class per competition date. If multiple entries are submitted by an individual within the same class, entries will be disqualified. 3. Go to ocgard.fairmanager.com and register online before the deadline. 4. Entries must be made under the name of the individual who prepared it. Do not use business or fictitious names. There are no team entries. Please enter using exhibitors name as it will appear on the display tag. 5. You will receive an notification and confirmation immediately after online registration is received. Please check your Spam/Junk folder first before contacting the OC Fair. Skill Levels: Exhibitor must select one skill level at which to compete and submit all entries within that skill level classification. NON-PROFESSIONAL: Those engaged in flower-arranging as a hobby and do not engage in this work for a livelihood. PROFESSIONAL: Anyone who now, or ever has been, involved in flower arranging as an occupation for pay or a means of livelihood. In this sense the definition of pay is any compensation that results in a profit above and beyond the cost of material. This includes teachers, lecturers and judges. 4

5 NEED HELP? Need assistance with the online entry? Our staff is here to help! Help Days: Wednesday, July 13 Monday, July 18 Monday, July 25 Monday, August 1 Monday, August 8 Time: 10 am-2pm Location: Centennial Farm, Silo Building 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA Enter through Gate 1 off Fair Drive, Park in Lot B and enter through the Centennial Farm Gate. HOW TO DELIVER Your Entry to the Fair... Where to Delivery Entries Bring your entry(s) to Centennial Farm on the listed competition date(s). Enter Gate 1 off Fair Drive. Check in is 7-9:30 am. Exhibitors must check in by 9:30 am, without exceptions. Claim Checks Will be provided when exhibits are delivered. TICKETS, YEA! Free OC Fair Admission Exhibitors will receive one (1) 2016 OC Fair admission ticket per competition date. One (1) ticket per exhibitor, not one per entry. Exhibitor must be present to receive ticket. Claim checks will only be redeemable for an admission ticket during the hours of competition delivery. Tickets are valid any day the Fair is open. 5

6 HOW IS MY ENTRY JUDGED? Divisions Placed using the American Judging System ranking exhibits one against another (i.e. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention, Division Winner, and Best of Show). Judging Judging is not open to the public. Judges decisions are final. Judges have the authority to disqualify any entry that does not meet the requirements specified. Judges are not obligated to award a place unless an entry merits a place. Judges Qualified judges are selected by the Program Coordinator and are selected from local professionals who are the top in their field. Judges may judge different divisions from year to year. Awards Points Best of Show Division Winner 1 st /Blue 5 points each 2 nd /Red 3 points each 3 rd / White 1 points each Honorable Mention No Premiums Offered Sweepstakes Adult and Youth Sweepstakes in Fruit & Vegetable will be tallied based on the accumulated points (see above) for all 5 judging days. Sweepstakes awards are as follows: Floral Arrangement Sweepstakes - Professional Ribbon & $50 Floral Arrangement Sweepstakes - Non-Professional Ribbon & $50 6

7 WHAT IF I GET AN AWARD? Judging Results Results can be viewed online at ocfair.com/results. We post results online as soon as possible. Please do not call or for competition results. RIBBONS, YEA! Ribbons may be picked up on the following Competition Dates listed on page 1 and on Final Pickup Day on Monday August 15, 7 am-noon. Ribbons and premiums will only be mailed to exhibitors who mailed-in their entries. THE CHECK S IN THE MAIL Sweepstakes Award Checks/Premiums Will be made payable to the exhibitor whose name is indicated on the entry form and mailed within 30 days after the close of the 2016 OC Fair. Signed judging sheets will be used as evidence for payment of premiums. Ribbons and tags will not be accepted. 7

8 HOW TO PICK UP YOUR ENTRY... Really Important Pickup Dates Please check the pickup dates and times on page 1. Pickup is in Centennial Farm. Claiming Awards and Entries Entries and/or awards left after the official release date are not the responsibility of the OC Fair and may be discarded. If you are unable to pickup your items, please arrange for someone to pick them up for you. Entries not picked up will be discarded. Claim check of photo ID is required for pickup. No additional phone calls or notifications will be made. THE OC FAIR & EVENT CENTER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR EXHIBITS LEFT AFTER THESE DATES. 8

9 Dry Arrangement (Open) Processing Fees: $5 (payable online with credit card only) Premiums: 1 st Place - $30 2 nd Place - $25 3 rd Place - $20 Silk Arrangement (Open) Processing Fees: $5 (payable online with credit card only) Premiums: 1 st Place - $30 2 nd Place - $25 3 rd Place - $20 Dry Arrangement Rules: No fresh or silk flowers. Acceptable dry materials include: silica gel flowers, freeze-dried flowers, everlasting, glycerinized materials and air-dried materials. Acceptable fillers would include: grasses, herbs, grains, woods, pod, raffia, cones, and mosses. Competition Date: July 14 Division 601, Class: 1. Wreath 2. Exhibitor s Choice, specify theme 3. OC Fair Theme Get Your Fair Face On 4. Broom Corn Broom 5. Broom Corn Craft Silk Arrangement Rules: No fresh or dried flowers or foliage allowed Use of decorative wire, stones, glass and sticks are allowed Flowers may be painted Competition Date: July 14 Division 611, Class: 2. Carnival 3. OC Fair Theme Get Your Fair Face On 9

10 Ikebana Arrangement (Open) Processing Fees: $10 (payable online with credit card only) Miniature Arrangement (Open) Processing Fees: $5 (payable online with credit card only) Premiums: 1 st Place - $70 2 nd Place - $60 3 rd Place - $50 Ikebana Arrangement Rules: Floral arrangements may use commercially grown materials. Use of artificial flowers and foliage is prohibited. Accessories are permitted, but emphasis should be on the creative use of natural floral and plant materials to symbolically represent specific themes rather than on the excessive use of props to create scenes. No fruits, vegetables (canned or fresh) or candy allowed. Competition Dates: July 14, 19, 26 & August 2, 9 Division , Class: 1. Rikka 2. Shoka 3. Freestyle Premiums: 1 st Place - $30 2 nd Place - $25 3 rd Place - $20 Miniature Arrangement Rules: Arrangements are not to exceed 6 inches in length, height or breadth. Competition Dates: July 14, 19, 26 & August 2, 9 Division , Class: 2. Simply Mini 3. Special Occacion, any 4. OC Fair Theme Get Your Fair Face On 10

11 Non-Professional Fresh Arrangement Processing Fees: $10 (payabe online with credit card only Premiums: 1 st Place - $70 2 nd Place - $60 3 rd Place - $50 Competition Date: July 16 Division 641, Class: 2. OC Fair Theme Get Your Fair Face On 3. 4th of July 4. Tea Party Competition Date: July 19 Division 642, Class: 2. Bridal Shower 3. Sticks and Stones Competition Date: July 26 Division 643, Class: 2. Carnation Celebration 3. Live, Laugh, Love Competition Date: August 2 Division 644, Class: 2. Carnival 3. Mum Madness Competition Date: August 9 Division 645, Class: 2. Picnic 3. Welcome Baby 11

12 Professional Fresh Arrangement Processing Fees: $15 (payabe online with credit card only) Premiums: 1 st Place - $125 2 nd Place - $100 3 rd Place - $75 Competition Date: July 14 Division 661, Class: 2. Dance 3. Fair Play 4. Under the Sea Competition Date: July 19 Division 662, Class: 2. Garden Party 3. High Style 4. Fair Frenzy Competition Date: July 26 Division 663, Class: 2. Sea of Succulents 3. Fun with Foliage 4. Going to Prom (corsage & boutonniere set) Competition Date: August 2 Division 664, Class: 2. Graduation Day (retail under $40) 3. Tropical Paradise 4. The Big Game Competition Date: August 9 Division 665, Class: 2. OC Fair Theme Get Your Fair Face On 3. Bridal Bouquet 4. Dream 12

13 SPECIAL CONTEST Live Floral Design Contest Amateur & Open Description: Location: Processing Fees: An one-hour challenge to create an impromptu Fresh Floral Arrangement in front of a live audience at the 2016 OC Fair. OC Promenade Stage at the OC Fair. $15 (payable online with credit card only) Premiums: 1 st Place - $100; 2 nd Place - $75; 3 rd Place - $50 How to Enter - Space is limited, so sign up early! Go to and register online before the deadline. Receive verbal confirmation from staff. Arrive one half-hour before the contest; If contestants arrive less than 10 minutes early, their position will be given to an alternate, so don t be late! Live Floral Design Contest Rules Each contestant will be supplied with an assortment of fresh flowers and foliage, two containers to choose from, floral foam, floral tape, floral wire and accessories. Contestant will have 45 minutes to construct an arrangement of their choice. At the conclusion of the allotted time, all work must cease. Each contestant is responsible for bringing his/her own tools. Judging Criteria & Awards Design distinction and flowers used; creativity; technical skill; and appropriateness to theme. An awards ceremony will immediately follow judging. 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd place ribbons will be awarded as well as a 1st Place plaque. Finished arrangements will be left for display in Gallery 15 at Centennial Farm during the 2016 OC Fair. Suggested Tools to bring: Wire cutters, florist knife, scissors, and pruning shears. Amateur Floral Design Contest Competition Dates: July 30, 5pm Open to non-professional florists who are California residents Division 673 Open Floral Design Contest Competition Dates: August 6, 5pm Open to all California residents Division

14 OC FAIR GUIDELINES ONLINE ENTRY Dates to Remember Please check the individual Competition Guides for entry deadlines, as well as dates and times for entry delivery and pickup. Dates and times are absolute. Late entries will not be accepted. Who May Enter Some divisions are open only to Orange County residents and some limit the number of entries and age of entrants. Check individual Competition Guides for who may enter each competition. Youth must enter the divisions and classes specified for their age group. The exhibitor s age as of July 15, 2016, determines their age group. Youth may not enter in the Adult divisions. Open Youth who turn age 19 by July 15, 2016, are considered adults. 4-H youth members in good standing may be age 19 as outlined by the 4-H Cooperative Extension Office. 4-H members who are age 19 may choose to enter as either a 4-H Young Adult or Adult - they may not enter both. This rule applies for all OC Fair 4-H Competitions. Enter Online Enter online at ocfair.fairmanager.com. Incorrect or incomplete information on online entry may disqualify the exhibit or cause delay in issuing awards. Online submission of data requires that you understand that the decision of the judge is final. You agree to abide by all rules and regulations contained in the OC Fair Competition Guides and understand that such rules and regulations are incorporated with and become a part of this agreement. You hereby release the OC Fair and the State of California from all liability of every kind and character on account of loss, damages or injury to property, which may occur on the fairgrounds. By submitting artwork I herby Grant the OC Fair & Event Center the right to reproduce accepted artwork for promotional and educational uses in both printed and electronic forms. Processing Fees OC Fair July 15-August 14 Most divisions require processing fees (check individual Competition Guides.) Fees are payable online with a credit card. No refunds will be issued. 14

15 OC FAIR GUIDELINES ENTRIES AND EXHIBITS Acceptable Entries No entries or works with copyright or licensing infringement will be accepted. If there is any reproduction of a registered trademark item or work of another artist, the OC Fair reserves the right to disqualify the entry. The OC Fair is a family-oriented event. Any entry deemed inappropriate for family viewing will be disqualified prior to judging. Articles which are objectionable, stained, soiled, broken, or not ready for hanging will not be accepted for judging and will not be displayed. You will be notified for pickup. OC Fair reserves the right to refuse, accept conditionally or to cancel any entry, disqualify exhibitors, prohibit exhibition of entries or to cancel awards, without claim for damages. OC Fair will not be liable for entries made in error and will not re-open judging to accommodate such entries. Repeat Entries No items entered in a previous year s OC Fair competition will be accepted. Exhibit Sales Sale of an exhibit or any part of an exhibit for delivery during the OC Fair will not be permitted. Entry Limit The Exhibit Supervisor and/or Program Coordinator have the right to limit entries to facilities available. Entry forms will be dated as received and entry forms received first will have priority. All entries will be accepted unless the exhibitor is otherwise notified. Protection of Exhibits All cases will be locked and will not be opened while the public is in the building. Exhibits will not be allowed to leave the OC Fair & Event Center grounds unless the Program Coordinator has approved a release slip. Reasonable precaution will be taken in protection of exhibits. The exhibitor must arrange for insurance if desired. OC Fair will not be responsible for accidents or loss that may occur to any of the exhibitors or exhibits at the show and the exhibitors shall hold the management harmless and indemnify it against any legal proceedings arising from such accident or loss. Presentation of entry form shall be deemed acceptance of this rule. OC Fair July 15-August 14 15

16 OC FAIR GUIDELINES JUDGING AND AWARDS Judges and Judging Procedures For judging purposes, the OC Fair reserves the right to combine classes or divisions to create an adequate judging pool where numbers are insufficient to ensure adequate competition. Qualified judge(s) will be selected by the Program Coordinator to judge all exhibits. Judges have the authority to disqualify or transfer to the correct class any exhibit that does not meet the requirement of the division or class in which it is entered. Adult Divisions are placed using the American Judging System (ranking exhibits one against another). 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place and Honorable Mention may be awarded in each class if judges so determine. Young Adults and Junior Divisions are placed using the Danish Judging System where each entry is judged on how well it meets a standard rather than how it compares to other entries. Entries are judged Blue (superior), Red (very good) or White (average) Award. There may be more than one Blue, Red or White Award per class. All Blue Awards will compete, using the American Judging System, for cash awards. The decision of the jurors is final. If an entry is disqualified after judging is completed, the judge will not change the status of awards given for other entries. Judging is NOT open to the public (except Special Contests). Judging results can be viewed online around the third week of the OC Fair at ocfair.com/results. Please do not call or for competition results. Award information will not be given by telephone. Premiums Signed judging sheets will be used as evidence for payment of premiums, ribbons and tags will not be accepted as evidence for payment. Checks for awards will be made payable to the exhibitor whose name is indicated on the entry form and distributed within 30 days after the close of the OC Fair. Ribbons To encourage high standards, the judge shall award 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place in each class according to merit; if without merit, the judge shall make no award under any circumstances. Ribbons and special awards must be picked-up by exhibitors at the close of the OC Fair unless otherwise noted. OC Fair July 15-August Claiming Awards and Exhibits Exhibits and/or awards left after the official release date are not the responsibility of the OC Fair and will be discarded without exception. If you are unable to pick up your items, please arrange for someone to pick them up for you. Claim check or photo ID is required for pickup. No additional phone calls or notifications will be made. OC Fair and State Guidelines All OC Fair and State Guidelines apply to all divisions. State Rules are online at ocfair.com/competitions