Event Date
28th Jul to 29th Jul 2026

Floral Art - Adults

Section Rules:
• all exhibits will be judged in accordance with NAFAS ‘Competitions Manual’ Fourth Edition 2023
• the judges’ decision will be final
• an exhibit is composed of natural plant material, with or without accessories, contained within a space as specified in a show schedule
• exhibits must be staged at the show venue unless otherwise stated in the show schedule
• disqualification will take place for the following reasons:-
→ failure to comply with any specific requirement of a class as stated in the show schedule e.g. the measurements or the components
→ Inclusion of fresh plant material that does not have the roots or the cut ends of stems in water retaining material. Exceptions: Air plants, cacti, fruits, fungi, grass turf, lichen, moss, succulents, vegetables and long-lasting plant material which will remain turgid for the duration of the Show. (Definition of turgid – the state of firmness of plant tissue relating to adequate moisture causing the plant cells to be fully expanded). Inclusion of artificial plant material (unless specifically allowed in the show schedule).

For further details and definitions, please refer to the NAFAS Competitions Manual Fourth Edition 2023, in accordance with which all classes will be judged.

Staging:
• exhibits may be staged between 10am and 3pm on Tues 28th July
• exhibits may be removed after 5.30pm on show day
• all exhibits must be cleared by 6.30pm

Members enjoy 20% off all entries

Kindly Sponsored By: Supported by Nantwich Flower Club and Wistaston & District Flower Club

The Garden Pavilion
Mrs Penelope Harrison (Judge)

Kindly Sponsored By: Cheshire Life Magazine

Class: 1 Blue/Green

Description:

A foam free exhibit
In celebration of Nantwich Flower Club Emerald (55 years) and Wistaston Flower Club Blue Sapphire (65 years) anniversaries.
Space allowed: width 80cm, depth 60cm, height optional

IMPORTANT
• all sizes are approximate
• all classes can be brought in prepared or assembled on site
• all classes are to be staged on tabling approximately 75cm high
• the staging cloths are a mushroom colour
• exhibits will be viewed and judged from the front
• nothing is to be attached to the marquee
• the use of aerosol sprays inside the marquee is not permitted
• only one entry per class
• all exhibits left at owners risk

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £7 and 3rd - £4

Advanced Entry Member Price: £0.80
Advanced Entry Standard Price: £1.00
Class: 2 Swinging Sixties

Description:

An exhibit
Space allowed: width 80cm, depth 60cm, height optional

IMPORTANT
• all sizes are approximate
• all classes can be brought in prepared or assembled on site
• all classes are to be staged on tabling approximately 75cm high
• the staging cloths are a mushroom colour
• exhibits will be viewed and judged from the front
• nothing is to be attached to the marquee
• the use of aerosol sprays inside the marquee is not permitted
• only one entry per class
• all exhibits left at owners risk

While we do not prohibit the use of floral foam, we ask that you respect and be mindful of the environment and sustainability

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £7 and 3rd - £4

Advanced Entry Member Price: £0.80
Advanced Entry Standard Price: £1.00
Class: 3 Let’s Disco

Description:

An exhibit
Space allowed: width 80cm, depth 60cm, height optional

IMPORTANT
• all sizes are approximate
• all classes can be brought in prepared or assembled on site
• all classes are to be staged on tabling approximately 75cm high
• the staging cloths are a mushroom colour
• exhibits will be viewed and judged from the front
• nothing is to be attached to the marquee
• the use of aerosol sprays inside the marquee is not permitted
• only one entry per class
• all exhibits left at owners risk

While we do not prohibit the use of floral foam, we ask that you respect and be mindful of the environment and sustainability

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £7 and 3rd - £4

Advanced Entry Member Price: £0.80
Advanced Entry Standard Price: £1.00
Class: 4 The Handbag!

Description:

A petite exhibit
Space allowed: width 25cm, depth 25cm, height 37cm

IMPORTANT
• all sizes are approximate
• all classes can be brought in prepared or assembled on site
• all classes are to be staged on tabling approximately 75cm high
• the staging cloths are a mushroom colour
• exhibits will be viewed and judged from the front
• nothing is to be attached to the marquee
• the use of aerosol sprays inside the marquee is not permitted
• only one entry per class
• all exhibits left at owners risk

While we do not prohibit the use of floral foam, we ask that you respect and be mindful of the environment and sustainability

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £7 and 3rd - £4

Advanced Entry Member Price: £0.80
Advanced Entry Standard Price: £1.00
Class: 5 www.org.theweb

Description:

A meadow style exhibit
Space allowed: width 80cm, depth 60cm, height optional

IMPORTANT
• all sizes are approximate
• all classes can be brought in prepared or assembled on site
• all classes are to be staged on tabling approximately 75cm high
• the staging cloths are a mushroom colour
• exhibits will be viewed and judged from the front
• nothing is to be attached to the marquee
• the use of aerosol sprays inside the marquee is not permitted
• only one entry per class
• all exhibits left at owners risk

While we do not prohibit the use of floral foam, we ask that you respect and be mindful of the environment and sustainability

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £7 and 3rd - £4

Advanced Entry Member Price: £0.80
Advanced Entry Standard Price: £1.00
Class: 6 The Great Outdoors

Description:

An exhibit
Foliage to predominate
Space allowed: width 80cm, depth 60cm, height optional

IMPORTANT
• all sizes are approximate
• all classes can be brought in prepared or assembled on site
• all classes are to be staged on tabling approximately 75cm high
• the staging cloths are a mushroom colour
• exhibits will be viewed and judged from the front
• nothing is to be attached to the marquee
• the use of aerosol sprays inside the marquee is not permitted
• only one entry per class
• all exhibits left at owners risk

While we do not prohibit the use of floral foam, we ask that you respect and be mindful of the environment and sustainability

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £7 and 3rd - £4

Advanced Entry Member Price: £0.80
Advanced Entry Standard Price: £1.00
Class: 7 A Royal Wedding

Description:

An exhibit
Space allowed: width 80cm, depth 60cm, height optional

This is a novice class and is only open to exhibitors who have not been placed first at a previous Nantwich Show Floral Art competition
This class is being sponsored by Flower Clubs of Mercia & North Wales, and the exhibitor placed first can claim a year’s subscription to one of the clubs affiliated to the group

IMPORTANT
• all sizes are approximate
• all classes can be brought in prepared or assembled on site
• all classes are to be staged on tabling approximately 75cm high
• the staging cloths are a mushroom colour
• exhibits will be viewed and judged from the front
• nothing is to be attached to the marquee
• the use of aerosol sprays inside the marquee is not permitted
• only one entry per class
• all exhibits left at owners risk

While we do not prohibit the use of floral foam, we ask that you respect and be mindful of the environment and sustainability

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £7 and 3rd - £4

Advanced Entry Member Price: £0.80
Advanced Entry Standard Price: £1.00

Floral Art - Children

The Garden Pavilion
To Be Confirmed (Judge)

Kindly Sponsored By: Cheshire Life Magazine

Class: School Entries Harry Potter (can be a craft item)

Description:

FREE to enter
Please contact the Floral Art Secretary for further information


Entry Price: £0.00