Saturday June 20th, 2026 

 

Late entries will not be accepted, and no new entry registrations will be allowed 'on the day' of the show.

 

How to enter in/register for the flower competition:

Email the following information to electriccityflowercompetition@gmail.com

  • Competitor's first and last name
  • Categories entered (category number and category name) and the number of entries in each category
  • Kids' Categories (ages 13 and under) require the child competitor's age to be disclosed in the entry email (this will not be shared with the public).

IMPORTANT NOTE: When emailing your entry, by clicking the submit button, you are confirming you have read and understood the rules and disclaimer as shown below & on the Info & Rules tab.

You will receive a reply by email which tells you your entry number/s for categories entered. PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF EACH CATEGORY AND THE NUMBER.

There will be a volunteer with the information if you forget, but it will speed up the check in process if you can go straight to the category/categories you have entered and place your exhibits.

Important notes:

Please click to read Info & Rules - entry submissions constitutes your acceptance of the rules.

  • No entry fee/no prize money.
  • Multiple entries from one competitor, both in one category and multiple categories are allowed.
  • Exhibits to be delivered Saturday, June 20th at the Nay Aug Park, Marmi pavilion: 8:45am - 9:45am.
  • PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE INTO THE SHOW AREA UNLESS IT IS UNAVOIDABLE. Vehicles MUST be removed from the show site by 10am. 
  • Judging will commence promptly at 10am. To maintain anonymity, no entries will be accepted after 10am.
  • An entry identified as clearly made in the wrong category prior to judging will be moved to the correct category. If identified after judging of the correct category has been completed, the entry will be moved and judged at the discretion of the judges.
  • Entries will be displayed anonymously for judging, i.e. without the name of the competitor. Names will only be made visible once all awards, including Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show, have been awarded.
  • The judges reserve the right to withhold awards if they consider none are worthy exhibits.
  • First place (blue) and second place (red) ribbons only will be awarded with certificates.
  • Best in Show (fuchsia and black) and Reserve Best in Show (purple and white) rosettes will be awarded with certificates.
  • Children will compete with adults in the cut flower and arrangement categories 1-8.

ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL

The organizers assume no responsibility for the loss of, or damage to, exhibits or personal property of the exhibitors at any time.

Competitors.

What to do when you arrive: 

  1. YOU SHOULD HAVE A NOTE OF THE ENTRY NUMBER/S FOR YOUR EXHIBITS.  If you have forgotten your number/s see a volunteer wearing a green apron.
  2. The tickets will already be in place on the tables in number order within each category. Find the ticket corresponding to your entry.
  3. Place your entry directly to the LEFT of the ticket and tear off ONE stub. DO NOT move the ticket to another location. If there is not enough room for your exhibit, or you have any difficulty, ask a volunteer to help. If you move your exhibit to accommodate it, and it is not obviously in the area allocated to the category, it may not be judged. 
  4. Make sure you DO NOT turn over the ticket to show your name. The number only should be showing to maintain anonymity during judging.
  5. Judging will begin promptly at 10am and is planned to end at 12 noon. It may take longer, please be patient. There will be an announcement once ribbons are awarded.
  6. DO NOT interrupt the judges. You will be allowed access once they are finished and not before.
  7. 1st place winners considered eligible for Best in Show will be moved to the winner's table in the Marmi Pavilion where Best in Show/Reserve Best in Show will be awarded. 
  8. Tickets will be turned to show names of the winning exhibits.

A volunteer will be there to help you if you have any questions.

Entries, including containers and any other personal property, may be collected after 4pm. Please do not arrive early. Any exhibits not collected by 4:30pm will be disposed of at the discretion of the organizers, i.e. given to volunteers, composted, containers will be recycled.

 

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

 

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.

COMPETITION CATEGORIES

 

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

  • Single or three identical stems to be shown in a simple, clear vase or similar bottle.                
  • Stones, glass beads etc. are encouraged to weight the vase.                                                                                                                  
  • Please make sure the stem is cut short enough that containers with large flowers are not 'top heavy' and easily tipped. 
  • Container to have clear water. 
  • Clear tape to create smaller openings is allowed.
  • Stems must not be wired.   
  • Competitors may submit multiple entries of different colors and varieties.

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 classified

 

🍃 Special Specimen Category: 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:

IMPORTANT NOTE: When emailing your photo entry, by clicking the submit button, you are confirming you have read and understood the rules and disclaimer as shown below.

First and second place entries in each photo category will be printed on photo board and displayed in the Everhart Museum on the day of the show before being awarded to the competitors after the close of show (4:00pm)

 

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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Electric City Flower Show Photography Competition
Rules and Disclaimer

  • Joe Renard and the Everhart Museum will be hereafter referred to as the “Organizer”.
  • This is an open competition for residents of Pennsylvania with no entry fee.
  • Entries are allowed from both amateur and professional photographers.
  • All photos must be original work, taken by the entrants. No third party may own or control any materials the photo contains, and the photo must not infringe upon the trademark, copyright, moral rights, intellectual rights, or rights of privacy of any entity or person.
  • The photo must be in its original state and cannot be altered in any way, including but not limited to removing, adding, reversing, or distorting subjects within the frame.
  • All entries must be sent via email to: [email address pending] Subject line to state the category entered. Email must contain name of photographer, city and confirm residency within the state of Pennsylvania. IMPORTANT NOTE: by clicking the submit button, you are confirming you have read and understood these rules and disclaimer.
  • Multiple entries are allowed, maximum of 2 per person per category (4 total).
  • Winners and second place winners will receive an official Electric City Flower Show ribbon (1st place blue, 2nd place red) and a certificate. Their winning entries will be printed onto a photo board, size to be determined by the Organizer. There is no cash prize or cash alternative.
  • The photo boards will be on display at the Electric City Flower Show in the Everhart Museum from 10am - 4pm June 20th, 2026 and then can be claimed by the winning photographers starting at 4pm.
  • Photo boards not collected by 4:30pm on the day of the show will be donated, at the discretion of the Organizer, unless other arrangements for pickup have been confirmed with the Organizer.
  • All those entering the competition agree to the use of their photographs by the show's organizers and Everhart Museum for publicity and advertising purposes only.
  • Entries accepted from date of announcement up to Thursday May 28th (11:59pm) 2026. Submissions will not be accepted once the deadline lapses.
  • Voting will be open Saturday May 30th - Sunday June 7th (11:59pm) 2026.
  • Voting method [to be announced]
  • Winners will be notified after Sunday June 7th (11:59pm) 2026 via email and results posted on Electric City Flower Show Facebook pages.
  • Those proven to have violated any of the above rules will be removed from the contest, stripped of any prize(s), and banned from entering future contests.
  • The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any entry that is deemed inappropriate or does not conform to stated contest rules.
  • If it is determined by the Organizer that votes have been purchased, those votes identified by the Organizer will not be counted. But as it is not possible to establish who bought the votes, no disqualifications will be made.
  • All the Organizer’s decisions are final.

 

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

MaryEllen McCafferty                                                       Carla Preate 

 

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

Alice McGraw                                                                                                                     Afton Darrow