Horticultural Exhibitor Guide

Planning is racing ahead for the 16th annual Ellerslie International Flower Show the 3rd to be held in Christchurch and we have a lot to live up to with the 2010 show being touted as the "best ever Ellerslie Internatinal Flowr Show."  The standard of exhibits was of the highest international standard and the 'teething problems' we had at the first Christchurch based show were certainly overcome.

However, now is the time to look to the future and how the show can develop, evolve and improve.  As always the horticultural aspect of the show is of huge importance and the more gardens, floral art and horticultural exhibits we can encourage the better.

This Horticultural Exhibitor Guide is designed to provide you with information required to make a decision on exhibiting, there are a number of different exhibit categories (please note that if you are interested in retail there is a seperate specific guide) and the information provided should best direct you to the appropriate category for you to enter.  Also included are the judging criteria and the other rules and regulations of being part of the show.  And at the rear is an application form and draft layout of the show.  Also detailed is information on the regular exhibitor evenings that are designed to help and mentor you through the exhibiting process.

Please do take the time to read this document thoroughly, and regularly.  you will find that many of your queries are answered within it.  If however you have any further queries then please do not hesitate to contact me.

I encourage you to be a part of the show there is a category for all to enter from students, to floral and garden clubs, landscape architects and designers, contractors, nurseries and many more.

I look forward to receiving your applications and wish you every success for the 2011 show.