PORTER COUNTY
MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION
SEE US AT THE FAIR
OPEN CLASS FLOWER SHOW
EACH DAY OF THE COMPETITION
On each day of competition, additional entries are accepted—two for the class open that day, and one not in the class open that day. They are:
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Any Other Worthy Specimen
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Bouquet of 5 Different Specimans (Must be in a clear vase)
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Catchall - Any entry that does not belong in the class open that day (Not eligible for a top award)
PLEASE NOTE: The Open Class Flower Show is open to all amateur gardeners in and outside of Porter County!
Our county’s suburban areas may be growing, but you can recapture the beauty of those good old bright and sunny country days when you enter your garden’s best in the Porter County Fair Open Class Flower Show.
It’s easier than you think to participate, and once you’ve entered, you’ll be hooked for summers to come.
The Open Class Flower Show is open to all amateur gardeners in and outside Porter County and features classes from roses to petunias, trees to fresh arrangements. Advance registration is not needed. Entries may be submitted from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on three separate days: Thursday July 18, Monday July 22 and Thursday July 25. Judges may award 1st, 2nd and 3rd Places, and Honorable Mentions stickers for each class. We even award Best of Class and Best of Show for each day!
Premiums by award are:
1st Place: $8.00
2nd Place: $7.00
3rd Place: $6.00
Honorable Mention: No Premium
Click the link below for a printable copy of the complete competition rules for 2025
Printed books may also be available at the Porter County Extension office. Please contact the extension office for hours and availability.
OPEN CLASS
WINNERS 2025
Thursday
July 17
Miniature Design
Standard Design
Bulbs, Tubers and Rhizomes
Grasses, Sedges & Rushes
Roses
TBA
Monday
July 21
Shrubs and Trees
Herbaceous Perennials
Other
TBA
Thursday
July 24
Herbs
Annuals
TBA
ASK A MASTER GARDENER BOOTH
Visit our Master Gardeners' Ask A Master Gardener Booth at the Porter County Fair. Master Gardeners manning the booth are here to answer your questions, provide expert advice, and offer solutions tailored to your gardening needs. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced gardener, Master Gardeners are excited to share tips and tricks to help your garden flourish.
Come and connect with us for guidance you can trust!
