We have reached that time of year again. The 2012 San Diego County Fair has opened and will run through the Fourth of July. That means the 3rd annual San Diego County Fair Floral Design Competition as well! For those of you that have never been before, you might ask, “What is a floral design competition?”
A typical floral design competition consists of two rounds. The first is the designer’s choice round. During this round, the floral designer must complete an arrangment consisting of fresh flowers and supplies that they have chosen. There are usually limits on what types of flowers and supplies used. The finished arrangement must also fit into a stated theme. The fun is only starting as they move into round two the “Surprise Package”. For the “Surprise Package” round, the designer’s are all given the same flowers and supplies. Under the pressure of a running clock, they must complete an arrangement that fits within the stated theme of the round. This is when you see how truly creative designers can be. I’ve always found it remarkable how different the arrangements can be even though the designers are forced to use the exact same materials. So, if you’ve never watched a floral design competition, this is something that I would definitely recommend.
To see our photo gallery from the 2011 competition: