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2026 Student & Professional Landscape Contest

Entry deadline is December 18th, 2025

2026 South Florida Fair Landscape Contest Areas

2026 Landscape Contest Areas

The South Florida Fair will feature its Landscape Contest, January 16 - February 1.

This contest is another way to show the diversity of agriculture in Palm Beach and neighboring counties. This program is dedicated to educating the public about landscaping within the agriculture industry as well as promoting the landscaping industry before an audience of approximately 400,000 guests.

Ten (10) areas have been identified for the contest. Landscapers are encouraged to use the theme and its colors when designing these temporary areas. The 2026 theme is: PARTY WITH THE PIRATES.

The contest is designed for students/novices/professionals. An entry fee is not required. This program is an excellent way for students to gain real world experience. The South Florida Fair benefits by having so many areas beautifully landscaped.

Judging will be public for our visitors to enjoy!

JUDGING CRITERIA

DESIGN

• Scope (degree of difficulty)

• Utilization of the theme

• Attention to details

• Overall appearance

CREATIVITY

• Construction

• Degree of difficulty

• Execution of construction details

• Structural integrity

• Attention to drainage and finished grade

• Quality of installation

MATERIALS

• Condition (color, luster, free of insects and diseases)

• Selection (appropriateness of plant material)

• Placement of plant material (spacing)

• Appropriate use of mulch

• Proper maintenance

AREAS

Please choose your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice of area in the form below.

ENTRY RULES

1. Exhibits shall be educational as well as artistic.

2. All entries must be made in advance. Areas are assigned on a first-come/ first-serve basis. Entries will be closed when the allotted areas are assigned. Participants are encouraged to visit the sites before selecting. Please contact the AGriBusiness Department at 561-790-5232 to schedule an appointment.

3. Exhibit design will be based on the announced theme. Plant materials selected should relate to the theme, making use of the latest and greatest in plants, technology, etc.

4. Only areas outlined as part of the contest will be judged.

5. Participants are welcome to include in the display a small holder for information. If you would like to have a spokesperson at the display, please contact the AGriBusiness Department to make arrangements prior to the Fair’s opening.

6. Optional – Plant material may be labeled. Information and explanation (if any) must be readable to the general public from outside the display space.

7. Landscaped areas are required to have a sign, identifying the participating group and to recognize the exhibitors. No additional signage is permitted.

8. Exhibitors are expected to clean, replace dead plant material, and water the display daily. If the exhibit is not kept attractive, any awards will be forfeited. Pumps and fountains must be maintained in working order.

9. Exhibit installation can begin after Monday, January 12 and must be completed by 10 a.m. on Friday, January 16.

10. The award winners will be designated at approximately 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 18.

11. Exhibits must be removed by 5 p.m. Monday, February 2.

12. Prizes will be awarded First ($250), Second ($150), and Third ($100) Place.

13. The Fair also offers the opportunity for permanent landscaping on a year-round basis. For more information, contact the AGriBusiness Department at 561-790-5232.

14. I understand that by participating in this contest, I and/or my company/organization, employees, volunteers, students will not hold The South Florida Fair, its officials, agents, employees, representatives, managers, officers, volunteers, and/or sponsors responsible for any loss, damage or theft of any plant(s), ornament(s), material(s), etc. that are part of the contest and on display.

2026 Landscape Contest

Registration deadline: December 18, 2025

Contact Person Information

Contest areas are limited. Registration is made on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Areas

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Your personal information and entry description is confidential. We will not share this information with anyone.

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