Flowers

• Registration deadline Monday, September 15, 2025.
• The Flower and Garden Show is open to all residents of North Carolina.
• The NC State Fair General Fair Rules for Exhibitors apply.
• Exhibits must be delivered to the Flower House Building by entering through Gate 5 off Youth Center Road. Free parking is available in the Flower Show Parking Area for unloading purposes only.
• You may enter as many exhibits as desired, however, you may submit only one exhibit in each Class per show.
• Container-grown plants must have been in exhibitor’s possession at least 90 days,
• Premiums will be paid only from the judges’ books and not from the ribbons or entry tags.
• The Flower and Garden Show consists of three shows each with its own entry schedule.
  • First Flower Show - bring in your entries Saturday 10/11 - Sunday 10/12. See Competition Information for full schedule and deadlines.
  • Second Flower Show - bring in your entries Sunday 10/19
  • Third Flower Show - bring in your entries Thursday 10/23

• The State of North Carolina will require submission of a NC Substitute W-9 prior to making any payment of $600 or greater or any payment that results in a total of $600 or more during one calendar year from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to any individual or entity. All exhibitors are strongly encouraged to complete and upload the NC Substitute W-9 Form to prevent any delay in receiving premium prize money.

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