An Exhibit. Space Allowed: Width 80cm, Depth 70cm, Height Optional
Staged on tabling covered with AOIFA green drapes without a background in a marquee.
REGULATIONS
- Exhibits to be judged in accordance with the NAFAS Competitions Manual Fourth Edition 2023.
- (a) Novice: An exhibitor who has not won a first prize at a major show. A novice may also enter the Open Classes.
- Exhibits should be the original, unaided work of the competitor, and must be assembled in the staging area (Exception Class 5 & 6) and not have been entered previously on any forum.
Pre-done work: Many techniques, whether contemporary or traditional, require a great deal of time to complete. Pre–done work of this type is acceptable in any class, unless specifically excluded by the show schedule.
- Competitors may enter as many classes as they wish but may not stage more than one entry per class.
- All exhibits and competitors’ property will be at the risk of the competitor and neither AOIFA or Cork Summer Show can accept any liability whatsoever for any loss or damage sustained by any competitor.
- By entering the competition, you are agreeing to allowing an image of your design be published and named by AOIFA & The Munster Agricultural Society, in any form.
- The Judges’ decision is final.
- Prizes will be given in the following Categories, Best in Show, Runner Up to Best in Show, Best Use of Texture, Best Use of Colour and Best Use of Garden Plant Material.
- An empty space spoils the Show, so please do not enter more Classes than can be attempted. Exhibitors unable to attend should inform the Competition Secretary as soon as possible.
- Online Entries Only: www.corksummershow.com. Entries will close on Friday 6th June 2025.
QUERIES Nicola Desmond, Floral Art Chairperson, 086 8515371 (after 6pm) or email: info@corksummershow.com tel: 021 4801919
STAGING
1. The Competitions Committee will decide the positions of all exhibits.
2. Only officials, competitors and other authorised persons will be allowed in the marquee during staging times.
3.All measurements in the staging instructions are approximate. All exhibits must be staged at the venue with the exception of Class 5 & 6 which must be pre-done. All exhibits must be staged within the space provided.
4. Aerosol cans of any description must not be used in the competition venue.
5. Competitors will be responsible for the maintenance of their exhibits for the duration of the show.
6. Competitors must ensure that all rubbish is removed from the staging area.
7. Exhibits must remain on show and may not be removed prior to 5pm on Sunday 15thStaging Friday 13th June 2025 4.00pm to 8.00pm
Judging Saturday 14th June 2025 8.00am – 10.00am
Viewing Saturday 14th June 2025 from 11.00am
Dismantling Sunday 15th June 2025 5.00pm – 6.00pm
No entries permitted on day of event.
This year we have decide to donate all monies made from the sale of the exhibits created at our Mini Demonstrations over teh show weekend to My Canine Companion. My Canine Companion is this years Munster Agricultutal Society home of Cork Summer Show Charity Partner.
As well as this pieces made by our demonstrators, we are asking our members if they have any containers they wanted to donate or make and bring a compelted piece to the show we will have sales tables running over the weekend.