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The contest is open to any one who enjoys working with flowers and plants. Any
one under the age of 18 will be judged in the junior division, entrants over 18 will be judged in the adult division. |
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A $2.00 entry fee will be charged per Bucket entered. Entrants may enter up to 5 entries. Entries will be filled out when Buckets are delivered to the Fairgrounds. |
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There are cash prizes for the top three entries in both divisions. |
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Buckets must be brought to the grandstands at the Fairgrounds by noon on Thursday, August 9, 2012, and judging will take place at 2:00 pm. Buckets may not be removed until 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 12. Buckets may be brought to the fairgrounds (under the grandstand) from noon to 8:00 pm on Wednesday,
August 8 or 8:00 am to noon on Thursday, August 9. |
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Buckets will be on display anywhere on the Crawford County Fairgrounds. They will be tended and watered by Master Gardeners. |
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Flowers, plants, grasses, herbs must all be real but may be grown or purchased. Additional accessories such as flags, plant sticks, figurines, etc. are acceptable, but should be waterproof. |
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Judges will be considering best use of texture, color, originality, creativity and condition of materials. |
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OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: |
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Five gallon buckets, either metal or plastic, should be used. |
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A drainage hole should be put in the bucket. |
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Buckets may be decorated or left plain. |
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Buckets must be light enough to be moved easily. |
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Consider using styrofoam, packing peanuts or similar material in the bottom of the bucket to lessen the weight. |
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