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YOUR GUIDE TO ENTER 2015 OC Fair Competitions CUT FLOWER Open to California Residents, Adult and Youth (Ages 6-18) Dates to Remember... Competition Date Check-In Time Online Registration Deadline Thursday, July 16 7-9:30 am Wednesday, July 15 at 2 pm Tuesday, July 21 7-9:30 am Monday, July 20 at 2 pm Tuesday, July 28 7-9:30 am Monday, July 27 at 2 pm Tuesday, August 4 7-9:30 am Monday, August 3 at 2 pm Tuesday, August 11 7-9:30 am Monday, August 10 at 2 pm *There is no entry pickup dates for these competitions. All entries are discarded before the next competition date. Contacts... Garden & Floral Coordinator GardenFloral@ocfair.com (714) 708-1619 1 CUT FLOWER TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 How to Enter the Cut Flower Competition 4 Need Help? 5 How to Deliver Your Entry to the Fair 5 Tickets 5 How Is My Entry Judged 6 What If I Get an Award 7 Ribbons 7 The Checks in the Mail 7 Division 201 - 205 Specimen Bloom 8 Division 211 - 215 Specialty Bloom 8 How to Prepare for the Rose Bloom Competition 9 Division 301 - 305 Rose: Known Cultivar 10 Division 311 - 315 Rose: Unknown Cultivar 10 How to Prepare for the Dahlia Bloom Competition 11 Division 401 - 405 Dahlia: Known Cultivar, less than 6 inches 12 Division 411 - 415 Dahlia: Known Cultivar, greater than 6 inches 12 Division 421 - 425 Dahlia: Unknown Cultivar, less than 6 inches 13 Division 431 - 435 Dahlia: Uknown Cultivar, greater than 6 inches 13 How to Prepare for the Youth Cut Flower Competition 14 Division 801 - 805 Youth Specimen Bloom 15 Division 811 - 815 Youth Specialty Bloom 15 Division 821 - 825 Youth Rose Bloom 15 Division 831 - 835 Youth Dahlia Bloom 15 OC Fair Guidelines 16-18 OC Fair Garden & Floral 2 Rules We Need You to Read CUT FLOWER RULES 1. 2. Read Competition Guidelines: Changes are made each year. Open to all California residents, Adults (ages 19 and older) and Youth (ages 6-18). Youth must turn 6 on or before July 17, 2015 and cannot turn 19 on or before July 17, 2015. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 3 See registration and competition dates on page 1 of this guide. No reminder cards will be sent. The OC Fair reserves the right to refuse any entry that has a serious disease or insect problem. Entires incorrectly entered/identified will be disqualified. Entires will be discarded at the end of the competition. Only one stem per vase. Wedges may be used to support flowers, but must be placed below the lip of vase. Competitors will not be permitted to use their own vases. The OC Fair is not responsible for lost, damaged or dead items. Cut Flower entries will be discarded before the next competition date and cannot be picked up.. See specific competitions for detailed rules and criteria. OC Fair Garden & Floral We Need You to Read... CUT FLOWER HOW TO ENTER Who May Enter: Open to all California residents, Adults (ages 19 and older) and Youth (ages 6-18). Processing Fees: None - It’s free to enter this competition. Entry Limit: • Division “Rose: Known Cultivar” will not be limited to one entry per class - it will be limited to one entry per rose cultivar. • EXAMPLE: Although “Celebrity” and “St. Patrick” are both yellow Hybrid Tea Roses, entering both roses is permitted because they are distinct cultivars – cultivar name is required. • Dahlia Bloom Divisions is not be limited to one entry per class. • ALL OTHER COMPETITIONS: 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. 1. 2. Choose from among the divisions and classes listed. 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. 4. 5. Go to ocgard.fairmanager.com and register online before the deadline. All entries are limited to home-grown flowers. 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. 6. You will receive an e-mail notification and confirmation immediately when entry is received. Please check your Spam/Junk folder first before contacting the OC Fair. 7. 8. 9. 4 Bring your entry(s) to the Centennial Farm on competition date(s). Enter Gate 1 off Fair Drive. Check-in time is 7-9:30 am. Exhibitors must check in by 9:30 am, without exception. Final submission of all entries by 10 am, without exception. OC Fair Garden & Floral the Cut Flower Competition… CUT FLOWER NEED HELP? Need assistance with the online entry? HOW TO DELIVER your Entry to the Fair... Where to Deliver Entries Bring your entry(s) to Centennial Farm on the listed Competition Date(s). Enter Gate 1 off Fair Drive. Check-in time is 7-9:30 am. Exhibitors must check in by 9:30 am (without exception). Final submission of all entries by 10 am (without exception). Claim Checks Will be provided when exhibits are delivered. TICKETS, YEA! Free OC Fair Admission Exhibitors (6 years and older) will receive one 2015 OC Fair admission ticket per competition date. One ticket per entry, not per person. Exhibitor must be present to receive ticket. Claim checks will only be redeemable for an admission ticket during the hours of competition delivery. 5 OC Fair Garden & Floral Our staff is here to help! Help Days: Wednesday, July 15 Monday, July 20 Monday, July 27 Monday, August 3 Monday, August 10 Time: 10am-2pm Location: Centennial Farm, Silo Building 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Enter through Gate 4 off of Arlington Drive, park in Lot B and enter through the Centennial Farm Gate. CUT FLOWER HOW IS MY ENTRY JUDGED? Adult Divisions Youth Divisions Youth (ages 6-18) Divisions: Placed using the Danish Judging System. Each entry is scored on how well it meets a standard – not how it compares to other entries. Entries are judged Blue (superior), Red (very good) or White (average) Award. 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. Criteria Awards Form 25% Color 20% Substance 15% Stem & Foliage 20% Balance & Proportion 10% Size 10% Best of Show Division Winner 1st/Blue 2nd/Red 3rd/ White Honorable Mention Points 5 points each 3 points each 1 points each No Premiums Offered Sweepstakes Adult and Youth Sweepstakes in Cut Flower will be tallied based on the accumulated points (see above) for all 5 judging days. Sweepstakes awards are as follows: • Adult Competitions • Adult Cut Flower Sweepstakes Ribbon & $50 • Youth Competitions • Youth Cut Flower Sweepstakes (ages 6-12) • Youth Cut Flower Sweepstakes (ages 13-18) 6 Ribbon Only Ribbon Only OC Fair Garden & Floral Adult (19 and older) 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). CUT FLOWER WHAT IF I GET AN AWARD? Judging Results RIBBONS, YEA! Ribbons: Ribbons may be picked up on the following Competition Dates listed on page 1 and on final Pickup Day on Monday, August 17, 7 am - Noon. 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 OC Fair. Signed judging sheets will be used as evidence for payment of premiums. Ribbons and tags will not be accepted. 7 OC Fair Garden & Floral Results can be viewed online at ocfair.com/results. We post results online as soon as possible. Please do not call or email for competition results. CUT FLOWER Specialty Bloom Competition Dates Competition Dates July 16, 21, 28 and August 4, 11 July 16, 21, 28 and August 4, 11 Division 201-205 Class: Division 211-215 Class: 1. Alstroemeria 1. Rarest Bloom 2. Amaryllis 2. Most Extreme 3. Begonia 3. Most Unusual Looking 4. Canna Lily 4. Most Striking Color 5. Cleome 5. Succulent Bloom 6. Clivia 7. Coneflower 8. Daylily 9. Delphinium 10. Fuchsia 11. Gardenia 12. Geranium (includes Pelargonium) 13. Gladiolus 14. Hibiscus 15. Hydrangea 16. Iris 17. Lily (Lilium) 18. Orchid 19. Plumeria 20. Stephanotis 21. Sunflower 22. Zinnia 23. Any Other Not Listed, specify 4 OC Fair Garden & Floral Specimen Bloom 8 ROSE BLOOM HOW TO PREPARE Recommended Resources • Identification and Cultivar Information: helpmefind.com/rose/plants.php • Judging: ars.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/042012Version-GLRFJR-FINAL-4-2012.pdf • General Rose Information: ars.org Rose Bloom Competition Rules • “Rose: Known Cultivar” not limited to one entry per class; limited to one entry per rose cultivar. • EXAMPLE: “Celebrity” and “St. Patrick” are both Yellow Hybrid Tea Roses, entering both under “02 Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora” is permissible as they are each a distinct cultivar. • “Rose: Unknown Cultivar” is limited to one entry per class. Open to novice competitors only. • All entries should conform to either a Single Bloom (single bloom, no side buds) or Spray (bloom count is greater than bud count). • Available all 5 competition dates. How do I determine the name of my rose? The first step in determining the identity of a mystery rose is to check for a tag or other label at the base of the plant. If none exists, take a sample to a local rose expert. Many roses may never be identified – that’s why we created the “Unknown Cultivar” Division. Judging Criteria Form (25%) - petals are to unfurl in a perfect spiral from a point in the center Color (20%) - not dull, blotchy, faded, or burned Substance (15%) - looks and feels “fresh” Stem and Foliage (20%) - long, straight stem with clean intact foliage, avoiding stem-on-stem Balance & Proportion (10%) - stem and foliage length and size balanced with bloom Size (10%) - blooms are of healthy and robust size for the cultivar *Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora specific criteria. For more information on judging, see Resources above. 9 OC Fair Garden & Floral for the Rose Bloom Competition… ROSE BLOOM Rose: Known Cultivar CULTIVAR NAMES MUST BE PROVIDED Not limited to 1 entry per class. Limit 1 entry per cultivar. Rose: Unknown Cultivar Open to novice competitors, limit 1 entry per class. Competition Dates July 16, 21, 28 and August 4, 11 July 16, 21, 28 and August 4, 11 Division 301-305 Class: Division 311-315 Class: 1. Floribunda/Polyantha 1. White/Blend 2. Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora 2. Yellow/Blend 3. Miniature/Mini Flora 3. Apricot/Blend 4. Old Garden/Shrub 4. Orange/Orange-Red/Blend 5. Climbing/Species 5. Pink/Blend 6. Red/Blend 7. Mauve/Blend 8. Russet 10 OC Fair Garden & Floral Competition Dates DAHLIA BLOOM HOW TO PREPARE Recommended Resources • Terminology: stanford.edu/group/dahlia_genetics/dahlia_terminology.htm • General Dahlia Information: dahlia.org Dahlia Bloom Competition Rules • Dahlia Bloom Divisions are not limited to one entry per class. Competitors will not be limited to number of entries permitted. • Multi-colored flowers are to be classified by dominant color only. • Remove all foliage. Judging Criteria Color (25%) - Faults: dull, faded, or burned Form (35%) - Faults: gaps, lopsided, green center, open center, flat, immature Substance (20%) - Faults: flowers soft, lack springiness, droopy, failing, falling, shriveled Stem (10%) - Faults: crooked, too short, too long, too thick, weak, wiry Bloom Position (10%) - Faults: down-facing, side facing. 11 OC Fair Garden & Floral for the Dahlia Bloom Competition… DAHLIA BLOOM Dahlia: Known Cultivar less than 6 inches Rules • Cultivar names must be provided Competition Dates July 16, 21, 28 and August 4, 11 Division 401-405, Class: 1. White, solid 2. Yellow, solid 3. Orange, solid 4. Pink, solid 5. Red/Dark Red, solid 6. Lavender/Purple, solid 7. Blend, any colors 8. Bi-color, any colors 9. Flame, red and yellow 10. Variegated, any colors Dahlia: Known Cultivar greater than 6 inches Rules • Not limited to a single entry per class • Cultivar names must be provided Competition Dates July 16, 21, 28 and August 4, 11 Division 411-415, Class: 1. White, solid 2. Yellow, solid 3. Orange, solid 4. Pink, solid 5. Red/Dark Red, solid 6. Lavender/Purple, solid 7. Blend, any colors 8. Bi-color, any colors 9. Flame, red and yellow 10. Variegated, any colors 12 OC Fair Garden & Floral • Not limited to a single entry per class DAHLIA BLOOM Dahlia: Unknown Cultivar greater than 6 inches Rules Competition Dates July 16, 21, 28 and August 4, 11 Division 431-435, Class: 1. White, solid 2. Yellow, solid 3. Orange, solid 4. Pink, solid 5. Red/Dark Red, solid 6. Lavender/Purple, solid 7. Blend, any colors Dahlia: Unknown Cultivar less than 6 inches Rules • Not limited to a single entry per class Competition Dates July 16, 21, 28 and August 4, 11 Division 421-425, Class: 1. White, solid 2. Yellow, solid 3. Orange, solid 4. Pink, solid 5. Red/Dark Red, solid 6. Lavender/Purple, solid 7. Blend, any colors 8. Bi-color, any colors 9. Flame, red and yellow 10. Variegated, any colors 13 8. Bi-color, any colors 9. Flame, red and yellow 10. Variegated, any colors OC Fair Garden & Floral • Not limited to a single entry per class YOUTH CUT FLOWER HOW TO PREPARE • Only 1 stem per vase is permitted. • Entries incorrectly entered/identified will be disqualified. • Wedges may be used to support flowers, but must be placed below the lip of vase. • Rose Cultivars: An excellent rose resource is helpmefind.com/rose/plants.php. Judging Criteria Color, form, health, foliage, size, stem, distinctiveness and uniformity. Awards Blue, Red and White Ribbons Premiums: No premiums offered. 14 OC Fair Garden & Floral for the Youth Cut Flower Competition… YOUTH CUT FLOWER Youth Specimen Bloom Youth Rose Bloom Competition Dates Rules July 16, 21, 28 and August 4, 11 Entries should conform to either a Single Bloom (single bloom, no side buds) or Spray (bloom count is greater than bud count). Division 801-805, Class: 2. Amaryllis 3. Begonia Competition Dates July 16, 21, 28 and August 4, 11 4. Canna Lily Division 821-825, Class: 5. Cleome 1. White/Blend 6. Clivia 2. Yellow/Blend 7. Coneflower 3. Apricot/Blend 8. Daylily 4. Orange/Orange-Red/Blend 9. Delphinium 10. Fuchsia 11. Gardenia 12. Geranium (includes Pelargonium) 13. Gladiolus 5. Pink/Blend 6. Red/Blend 7. Mauve/Blend 8. Russet 14. Hibiscus 15. Hydrangea 16. Iris 17. Lily (Lilium) 18. Orchid 19. Plumeria Rules • Multi-colored flowers are to be classified by dominant color only. 20. Stephanotis • Remove all foliage. 21. Sunflower Competition Dates 22. Zinnia 23. Any Other Not Listed, specify July 16, 21, 28 and August 4, 11 Division 831-835, Class: Youth Specialty Bloom 1. White, solid Competition Dates 3. Orange, solid July 16, 21, 28 and August 4, 11 4. Pink, solid Division 811-815, Class: 5. Red/Dark Red, solid 1. Rarest Bloom 2. Most Extreme 15 Youth Dahlia Bloom 2. Yellow, solid 6. Lavender/Purple, solid 7. Blend, any colors 3. Most Unusual Looking 8. Bi-color, any colors 4. Most Striking Color 9. Flame, red and yellow 5. Succulent Bloom 10. Variegated, any colors OC Fair Garden & Floral 1. Alstroemeria 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 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. Processing Fees • Most divisions require processing fees (check individual Competition Guides.) Fees are payable online with a credit card. No refunds will be issued. 16 OC Fair • 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 17, 2015, determines their age group. • Youth may not enter in the Adult divisions. Open Youth who turn age 19 by July 17, 2015, 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. 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. • 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. 17 OC Fair Repeat Entries 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, • • • Premiums • Signed judging sheets will be used as evidence for payment of premiums. Ribbons and tags will not be accepted. • 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 , 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 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 email 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. 18 OC Fair • • 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 email for competition results. Award information will not be given by telephone.