Show Date: Saturday June 20th, 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Registration Deadlines: Entries for photo competition (categories 13 & 14) close Thursday, May 29th at 11:59 PM ET; Floral entries (categories 1 - 12) close Wednesday, June 17th at 11:59 PM ET.

Registration is FREE. Late entries will not be accepted.

Registration instructions are located directly after the category descriptions on this page.

Important notes:

Competition participants are REQUIRED to click and read Info & Rules – submission of entry registration constitutes your acknowledgment that you have read and accepted all Competition Rules, Regulations, and Disclaimers.

Definitions:

Single Bloom - a single stem displaying one bloom. Smaller (distracting) buds can be left present or have been removed.

Spray - a single stem that branches into multiple single blooms e.g. Asiatic lily, or a single stem with a cluster of small blooms e.g. rose.

Identical Stems - 3 separate stems, each having a bloom/s that are identical to each other i.e. the flowers are in the same stage of bloom, the same color, size, shape etc.

Tips for choosing and displaying your entry are on the page 'Criteria for Judging Flowers'.

COMPETITION CATEGORIES

🌿 Specimen Flower Categories: Grown by exhibitor or legally locally collected. Store-bought flowers are not permitted.  

Category 1: Rose– 1 stem, single bloom or spray

Category 2: Lily – 1 stem or 3 identical stems

Category 3: Peony – 1 stem or 3 identical stems

Category 4: Hydrangea – 1 stem or 3 identical stems

Category 5: Other (Perennial/Biennial/Annual) – 1 stem or 3 identical stems, single bloom or spray, not otherwise categorized

🍃 Special Specimen Category: Legally and locally collected. Store-bought specimens are not permitted.

Category 6: Native Wildflower – 1 stem or 3 identical stems; single bloom or spray. Must be legally collected or garden-grown native plants. No rare or protected species.

🌼 Artistic Arrangement Categories: Store-bought flowers are permitted.

Category 7: America 250 – “America in Bloom”
     Red, white & blue palette with optional flag-themed décor. Any container. All live flowers.
     Display must fit within 18” L × 18” W × 18” H space.

Category 8: Electric City Elegance – Table Centerpiece
     Any container. All live flowers. Non-organic décor allowed.
     Display must fit within 24” L × 12” W × 18” H space.

🫙 Adult Design Categories:  Store-bought flowers are permitted.

Category 9: Mason Jar Posy (Adults and Children 14+)

• All live flowers in a quart Mason/Bell jar.
• Live materials only; one non-organic ribbon allowed at neck of jar.
• No other material, either dried or synthetic is allowed in the arrangement.
• Flowers must be unaltered i.e. no gloss spray, glitter etc.
• No stones or beads, no dye in the water.
• Lid, if present can be store bought for flower arranging or altered i.e. pierced, divided with clear tape etc

Category 10: Creative Container (Adults and Children 14+)

• Any recycled or repurposed container up to 24” L × 24” W × 24” H.
• Businesses are encouraged to demonstrate recycling but may not advertise their store name.
• Must include live flowers or plant material.
• Any live material is allowed, the exhibitor does not need to have grown the flowers or greenery.
• Non-organic decor is allowed in the arrangement.
• There is no limit on weight, but the exhibitor is responsible for placing the entry.
• Exhibitor agree that winning entry will be moved to the winner's table in the Marmi pavilion for Best in Show consideration and subsequent display, at the discretion of the judges, and only if possible. Exhibitor has the option to move the display. The organizers accept no responsibility for damage caused to the container or its contents during the moving process.  If the exhibit cannot be, or is not moved, it will still be considered for the Best in Show award.

🌻 Kids Categories (Age 13 & Under): Store-bought flowers are permitted.

Category 11: Mason Jar Posy (Kids)

• All live flowers in a pint or half-pint Mason/Bell jar.
• Live materials only; one non-organic ribbon allowed at neck of jar.
• No other material, either dried or synthetic is allowed in the arrangement.
• Flowers must be unaltered i.e. no gloss spray, glitter etc.
• No stones or beads, no dye in the water.
• Lid, if present can be store bought for flower arranging or altered i.e. pierced, divided with clear tape etc

Category 12: Creative Container (Kids)

• Any recycled or repurposed container up to 12” L × 12” W × 12” H.
• Must include live flowers or plant material.
• Any live material is allowed, the exhibitor does not need to have grown the flowers or greenery.
• Non-organic decor is allowed in the arrangement.
• There is no limit on weight, but the exhibitor is responsible for placing the entry.
• Exhibitor agree that winning entry will be moved to the winner's table in the Marmi pavilion for Best in Show consideration and subsequent display, at the discretion of the judges, and only if possible. Exhibitor has the option to move the display. The organizers accept no responsibility for damage caused to the container or its contents during the moving process.  If the exhibit cannot be, or is not moved, it will still be considered for the Best in Show award.

📷 Photography:

Category 13 - Photography "America the Beautiful"

Inspired by the song. Photos that capture:

• American landscapes
• Farmland
• Forests
• Rivers
• Small-town beauty
• Public parks
• Historic land preserved for future generations

Category 14 - Photography "Stars, Stripes and Scenery"

Subtle patriotic tie-in:

• American flags in gardens
• Memorial parks with natural surroundings
• Fireworks over landscapes
• Nature during American holidays

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How to register your exhibit into the FLOWER competition:

Email the following information to electriccityflowercompetition@gmail.com:

• Competitor's first and last name, city, and confirmation of residency within the state of Pennsylvania.
• Floral categories entered (category name) and the number of entries in each category. Multiple entries in the same email are permitted.
• Child competitors under the age of 18 must have their age disclosed in the entry email and supply their guardian’s full name. All efforts will be made to not share the child’s full name in publications and advertisements.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Submission of entry registration constitutes your acknowledgment that you have read and accepted all Competition Rules, Regulations, and Disclaimers as displayed on the Info & Rules tab on our website.

When your registration is processed, you’ll receive an email reply indicating your entry tag number(s) for categories entered. KEEP THIS EMAIL AND MAKE A NOTE OF EACH TAG NUMBER AND ITS CORRESPONDING CATEGORY to speed up the check-in process. See Flower Competitors section in Info & Rules tab for exhibit delivery instructions.

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How to register your exhibit into the PHOTO competition:

Email the following information to electriccityflowershow@gmail.com:

• Competitor's (photographer’s) first and last name, city, and confirmation of residency within the state of Pennsylvania.
• Subject line to state the photo category entered. Only one entry per email; however, 2 entries per category per photography competitor are allowed.
• Attach ONE photo file to the email - with your full name used as the filename, and any other unique characters if submitting multiple entries into the same photo category.
• Child competitors under the age of 18 must have their age disclosed in the entry email and supply their guardian’s full name. All efforts will be made to not share the child’s full name in publications and advertisements.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Submission of entry registration constitutes your acknowledgment that you have read and accepted all Competition Rules, Regulations, and Disclaimers as displayed on the Info & Rules tab on our website.

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2025 Photo Competition Winners:

1st and 2nd place winners of the 2025 Category 14 "Harmony" 

1st Place: MaryEllen McCafferty - "Fountain rays"

2nd Place: Carla Preate - "Truck lost in time"

1st and 2nd place winners of the 2025 Category 15 "Wildlife"