GREEN THUMB CHALLENGE

• It must be able to be moved/transported.
• It needs to last the week of the fair.
• We are not responsible for damage during the fair.
• Planters will be picked up and signed out at the Bedford county extension  (2105 Midland road Shelbyville) office from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Sunday, 7/16 by 1:00 p.m., Planters must be dropped off at the Bedford County Ag Center. Judging begins at 2:00 p.m. Planters must be picked up Sunday 7/23 at the Ag center before 2:00 p.m. Planters not picked up by 2:00 will be removed by the event director.
• All entries must stay at the fairgrounds the week of the fair.
• The fair theme of “Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights” must be considered in the planter.
• 75% of the arrangement must be plant material.
• The judge will be from another county.
• Judges decision is final.
• The entries will be divided into different groups as follows: 

                  1. Individuals-anyone who wants to enter 

                  2. Youth - 12th grade and below

                  3. Organizations-business, facility, service clubs, religious organizations and special interest groups

                  4. Garden clubs

• Best of show will consist of the winners of each category and be picked from the four.
• The fair board will water as needed - If there are special instructions required please submit written instructions to the fair office.

Awards:

• Grand prize $100.
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd will be awarded ribbons.