Sunflower Growing Contest Rules

Sunflower Contest Rules

Sunflower Growing Contest Rules for 2006

Tallest Sunflower Plant

· Measurement from the base of the stem (brown root collar) to the flower head.

· Plant to be brought with a cut stem, no roots.

Largest Sunflower Head

· Circumference of the seed base (around the seeds) excluding the flower petals. Heads to be brought in cut from the plant. Complete head.

· Partial heads will not be accepted.

Most Flowers on one Plant

· Most open and spent blooms on one plant. Excluding closed buds.

· Ornamental or seed variety.

· NO Mexican Sunflowers

Sunflower Arrangements

· Live arrangement must include sunflower(s), no silk or plastic.

· Ornamental or seed variety: (1) Sunflowers only (2) Sunflowers plus other flowers

· All arrangements must be hand done by exhibitor

Additional Growing Rules

· Contestant may enter only one plant/arrangement in each category

· Contest is Sunday August 27, 2006 at the Thorhild Arena.

· Registration is from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Judging begins at 10:30 a.m. No late registrations will be accepted.

· Contestants are not allowed in the judging area. Decision of judges is final. Prizes as awarded for 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd in each category. No substitutions.

· Open to all ages. You do not have to use seeds from the Village.

· Open to anyone in Alberta. Exhibitor must grow plants.

· Viewing 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Items must be left for viewing. Viewing will take place after prizes are awarded.

· All items to be removed from the Arena after prize announcements

· You register at the Registration Table on the day of the contest.

· Failure to follow the rules may result in disqualification.

· No entry fees

Sunflower Quilts

· May be hand or machine quilted and at least 3’x5’ (can be larger)

Sunflower Yard - (Village Only)

· Yard with the most creative Sunflower theme within the Village of Thorhild

· Must contact the Village Office by 4:30 pm on August 18, 2006

· Must be willing to have property posted and listed as "Sunflower Yard Contestant"

Rules for Sunflower Baking Contest 2006

· Baking must be made by entrant

· You must check in at the Registration Table on the day on the contest

· Please supply recipe and 2 cups of granola wrapped in plastic (must contain Sunflower seeds)

· Baking will be judged on taste, appearance, texture, etc.

· Only one entry per person per category

· Registration is from 9:00 am – 10:30 am. Judging is at 10:30 am. No late registrations will be accepted

· Contestants are not allowed in the judging area. Decision of the judge’s is final. Prizes as awarded for 1^st and 2^nd place in each category. No substitutions.

· Viewing is from 11:30 am – 3:00 pm. Items must be left for viewing

· Failure to follow rules may result in disqualification.