Agronomy and Horticulture
Pumpkin Decorating Contest Special Awards Sponsored by Benton County Master Gardeners Grand Champion Pumpkin ( Youth & Adult ) $ 25 and Medallion
1 . It is open to individuals , with both adult and youth ( 19 and under ) awards , both adult and youth will be awarded ribbons . 2 . Must use real pumpkins not to exceed 12 inches in diameter . 3 . Youth and Adult Overall winners will receive $ 25 and a medallion . 4 . This is a DECORATING contest , not a pumpkin carving contest . Why ? Because a carved pumpkin will not last a week in a hot metal building without shriveling and drawing flies .
5 . Decorations may be painted , glued , taped or draped over the pumpkin . Pipe cleaners , wire and string may be used as well .
6 . Do not puncture the pumpkin skin with toothpicks , nails or anything that breaks the skin of the pumpkin .
7 . Decorations can include anything that will remain in place in the heat . Recommended : test makeup like mascara or waxy Halloween makeup to see if it runs or melts in the heat before decorating your pumpkin .
8 . Entries can include natural materials such as cornstalks or pinecones . Googly eyes , jewelry , hats , clothing and wigs are examples of what else you can use , but feel free to surprise the judges with more !
9 . Finished pumpkins will be displayed on tables , sitting on 12-inch paper circles . The pumpkin should not be larger than that . Be sure your pumpkin will sit in place without rolling away or needing to be propped up — AND please name your creation when you fill out your entry form .
10 . Pumpkins will be judged on creativity , originality , visual appeal and attention to detail .
11 . Pumpkins must NOT include any firearms or weapons ( not even fakes ) nor depictions of moonshine or other items not suitable for families of all ages . BCMG reserve the right to refuse any entry not deemed to meet this requirement .
12 . One entry per exhibitor .
Scarecrow Contest Special Awards Sponsored by Benton County Master Gardeners Overall winner ( Group or Individual ) will receive $ 25 and a medallion .
1 . Open to any group , club , church , family or individual . 2 . Scarecrows should be no more than 8 ft . Tall and no less than 30 inches tall . 3 . Must be able to stand or sit on their own or lean against the wall without falling . 4 . Scarecrows will be judged on creativity keeping with a fall harvest theme . 5 . Entries should include natural material such as hay , cornstalks , pumpkins , gourds , etc . 6 . Entries may include manmade material such as clothing , props , and accessories . NO firearms or weapons ( real or fake ) nor depictions of moonshine or other items not suitable for families of all ages . Benton Co Master Gardeners reserve the right to refuse any entry not deemed to meet this requirement .
AGRONOMY Special Award Sponsored by Benton County Master Gardeners Grand Champion Youth & Adult- $ 50 / Reserve Champion Youth and Adult- $ 25
High Point Honey : 1yr membership and $ 50 Gift Certificate to Central Beekeepers Supply in Russellville Sponsored by Benton Co Beekeepers of Arkansas
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