Floral Art
Event Date
27th Aug 2026
Floral Art
Section Chairmen: Mrs Lucy Blackburn, Mrs Wendy Johnson and Mrs Jo Sage.
**New rule introduced in 2025 **
Arrangements and exhibits in all classes are to be completed without floral foam or bio-floral foam. Alternative suggestions are chicken wire, kenzans (pin holders), pebbles, sand, gravel, clay, marbles, twigs, moss or even fruit.
An exhibit is composed of natural plant material with or without accessories, contained within a space as specified in a show schedule. Exhibits may be arranged at home or in the marquee. To be judged according to NAFAS Competitions Manual - current edition.
Classes 455 - 457 are open to newcomers and exhibitors who have not been placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd at the Melplash Show Floral Art section (excluding Children's Classes).
A Best in Show certificate will be awarded to the best exhibit in the Floral Art classes.
Exhibits must be staged between 2.30pm and 8.30pm on Wednesday 26th August 2026. There will be strictly no entry to the Floral Art marquee after 8.30pm or before judging on show day.
**New rule introduced in 2025 **
Arrangements and exhibits in all classes are to be completed without floral foam or bio-floral foam. Alternative suggestions are chicken wire, kenzans (pin holders), pebbles, sand, gravel, clay, marbles, twigs, moss or even fruit.
An exhibit is composed of natural plant material with or without accessories, contained within a space as specified in a show schedule. Exhibits may be arranged at home or in the marquee. To be judged according to NAFAS Competitions Manual - current edition.
Classes 455 - 457 are open to newcomers and exhibitors who have not been placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd at the Melplash Show Floral Art section (excluding Children's Classes).
A Best in Show certificate will be awarded to the best exhibit in the Floral Art classes.
Exhibits must be staged between 2.30pm and 8.30pm on Wednesday 26th August 2026. There will be strictly no entry to the Floral Art marquee after 8.30pm or before judging on show day.
Start At, 27/08/2026 08:00
Floral Art Marquee
Dr Francis Burroughes
Children's Floral Art
Exhibits may be arranged at home or in the marquee but MUST be the child's own work,
Exhibits must be staged between 2.30pm and 8.30pm on Wednesday 26th August 2026. There will be strictly no entry to the Floral Art marquee after 8.30pm or before judging on show day.
**New rule introduced in 2025 **
Arrangements and exhibits in all classes are to be completed without floral foam or bio-floral foam. Alternative suggestions are chicken wire, kenzans (pin holders), pebbles, sand, gravel, clay, marbles, twigs, moss or even fruit.
A BEST IN SHOW ROSETTE will be awarded to the best exhibit in the Children's Floral Art Classes excluding the Miniature Garden.
Rosettes & Certificates for 1st to 3rd in each class. All entrants will win a prize and certificate.
Classes 458 to 460 open to children aged 12 years and under on the day of the show.
Exhibits must be staged between 2.30pm and 8.30pm on Wednesday 26th August 2026. There will be strictly no entry to the Floral Art marquee after 8.30pm or before judging on show day.
**New rule introduced in 2025 **
Arrangements and exhibits in all classes are to be completed without floral foam or bio-floral foam. Alternative suggestions are chicken wire, kenzans (pin holders), pebbles, sand, gravel, clay, marbles, twigs, moss or even fruit.
A BEST IN SHOW ROSETTE will be awarded to the best exhibit in the Children's Floral Art Classes excluding the Miniature Garden.
Rosettes & Certificates for 1st to 3rd in each class. All entrants will win a prize and certificate.
Classes 458 to 460 open to children aged 12 years and under on the day of the show.
Start At, 27/08/2026 08:00
Floral Art Marquee
Dr Francis Burroughes
