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Town House • Second Floor

Premiums: 3 pts. • 2 pts. • 1 pt. unless otherwise noted 

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(this is the theme from the fair of 1988 with a 2025 spin)

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Michelle Webb, Donna Holden, Emily Paquette, Lisa Condit,
Jill Stolgitis, Suzanne Harper, Kirsten Noble

TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE–1988

RULES

• Only entry per class.

• Designs must be the work of the exhibitor.

• Exhibitor MUST grow horticultural specimens.

• All plant material must be fresh.

• Containers for cut specimens (G–I) to be provided by the Fair.

• Three specimens of the same color and size are required in the cut specimen

classes; foliage MUST be included. If your specimens do not have these

requirements, they will not be accepted for judging.

• Arrangements MUST stay within the measurements listed or will not be

accepted for judging. Measurements include the container.

• Youth (16 years and under) and Adults (17+ years) will be judged separately.

EXHIBIT CATEGORIES

A. SOLITUDE
     An arrangement that is peaceful and calming to the eye. A Zen arrangement
     that will bring calm to those who see it.

B. ELEGANCE (mini arrangement)

     An arrangement with primarily white flowers. Not to exceed 7 x 7 inches

C. CARE-FREE

     A fun arrangement in a non-traditional container.

D. EXCITEMENT

     A vibrant arrangement using primarily red flowers.

E. TGIF

    An arrangement using wildflowers and herbs only. Must include
    an accessory of your favorite hobby.

F. INSIDE OUT – YOUTH CLASS

     Must be 10 years or younger. An arrangement of the primary colors and
     incorporate colored rocks or marbles. 

G. PERENNIALS 

  1. Roses

  2. Phlox

  3. Asters

  4. Delphiniums

  5. Other
     

H. BULBS, CORMS, OR TUBERS

  1. Dahlias

  2. Gladioli

  3. Other

I. ANNUALS 

  1. Marigolds 

  2. Zinnias

  3. Petunias

  4. Cosmos

  5. Other

 

J. PLANTS

  1. Hanging 
    a. flowering
    b. non-flowering

  2. Non-Hanging
    a. flowering
    b. non-flowering

RETURNING THIS YEAR!
Kids (chaperoned by an adult) are welcome to pick flowers for the arrangements only at
Lone Birch Blossoms located at 1800 Lower Road in Hardwick, FREE of charge on
Thursday, August 14th from 3-6pm.

© 2025 by Hardwick Community Fair Association
P.O. Box 1 • Hardwick, MA 01037
Held each year on the Hardwick Town Common


Conducted by the Hardwick Community Fair Association, Inc. a 501(c)(3) organization, with assistance from the Calvin Paige Agricultural Fund and other local organizations.

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