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Floral Art

Floral Art

Whether you’re an experienced gardener or simply love flowers, this competition is a wonderful opportunity to share your passion, inspire others and be part of one of the most vibrant and beautiful displays at the Eston Show.

Junior Category

(5 – 15 yrs)

The themes for Junior Floral Art this year are:

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Entries to be handed in to Olive Smith or submitted online by 17h00 on Monday 17th August 2026.

Entries OPening Soon

Senior Category

(16yrs & older)

The categories for the Senior Floral Art this year are:

  • Class 1: to be announced. 
  • Class 2: to be announced. 
  • Both classes staged on a table provided – space provided 80cm wide x 70cm deep. Viewed and judged from the front.
  • Class 3: to be announced. 
  • Class 4: to be announced. 
  • Both classes staged on a table provided – space provided 80cm wide x 70cm deep. Viewed and judged from the front.
  • Class 5: to be announced. 
  • Class 6: to be announced. 
  • (Florals inspired by an Artwork)
  • Staged on a grey palette 1m x 1m and a grey metal stand provided 29cm x 29cm x 90cm high. Height unlimited. Viewed and judged from the front.
  1. Class 7: to be announced. 
  2. Class 8: to be announced. 
  3. Staged on a grey palette 1m x 1m and a grey metal stand provided 29cm x 29cm x 90cm high. Height unlimited. Viewed and judged from the front.

Entries to be handed in to Rayne Hampson by 17h00 on Monday 17th August 2026.

Entries OPening Soon

Floral Art Rules

Junior Rules

Please see the General Regulations.

  1. Entries to be handed in to Olive Smith or submitted online by 17h00 on Monday 17th August 2026.
  2. Staging of arrangements will be from 12h00 on Thursday 27th August 2026.
  3. Judging takes place at 09h00 on Friday 28th August 2026.
  4. An exhibit is made of plant material, with or without accessories, within a space specified in the show schedule.
  5. Plant material must predominate over all other components of the exhibit.
  6. The use of artificial plant material is forbidden unless stated in the class regulations.
  7. Fresh plant material must be in water or in water-retaining material, with the exception of succulents and certain long lasting plant material.
  8. Painted and/or artificially coloured plant material may be used unless otherwise stated in the class regulations.
  9. Exhibits which exceed the allocated space will be downgraded.
  10. Dried, Bleached, Preserved & Skeletonised plant material will be considered natural.
  11. Exhibitors are responsible for the neatness of their space & the removal of all debris.

Please see the General Regulations.

  1. Entries to be handed in to Rayne Hampson or submitted online by 17h00 on Monday 17th August 2026.
  2. Staging of arrangements will be from 12h00 on Thursday 27th August 2026.
  3. Judging takes place at 09h00 on Friday 28th August 2026.
  4. An exhibit is made of plant material, with or without accessories, within a space specified in the show schedule.
  5. Plant material must predominate over all other components of the exhibit.
  6. The use of artificial plant material is forbidden unless stated in the class regulations.
  7. Fresh plant material must be in water or in water-retaining material, with the exception of succulents and certain long lasting plant material.
  8. Painted and/or artificially coloured plant material may be used unless otherwise stated in the class regulations.
  9. Exhibits which exceed the allocated space will be downgraded.
  10. Dried, Bleached, Preserved & Skeletonised plant material will be considered natural.
  11. Exhibitors are responsible for the neatness of their space & the removal of all debris.

Convenor

  • Rayne Hampson – 082 774 9887
  • Olive Smith – 082 905 0440

Trophies

  • Rose Bowl Floating Trophy – Donated by the Eston/Mid Illovo/Powerscourt Women’s Institute. This trophy is awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest aggregate in the floral section.
  • Diana Bense Floating Trophy – Donated by Mrs D Bense to the exhibitor gaining the most points in the advanced section.
  • Powerscourt Women’s Institute Floating Trophy – Donated by the Powerscourt Women’s Institute to the exhibitor gaining the most points in the Intermediate section.
  • Waverley Store/Fay Smith Floating Trophy – Donated in memory of Mrs F Smith to the exhibitor gaining the most points in the Novice section.
  • EM Byrne Floating Trophy – Donated in memory of Mrs E Byrne for the “Best on Show” in the floral section.