Lenna Moore Fulmer Flower Department
South Carolina’s climate is home to many species of flora. Some of these species make it into our greenhouses and backyards. If you love plants, enter to be part of our flower competition and exhibit!
NEW IN 2024:
- Increased premium values!
- Carolina Native Design Contest
- SC Native Species Spirit of Carolina Award
CATEGORIES:
- Cut Horticulture
- Tropicals (Potted Plants)
- Fairy Garden Special Contest
In addition to Tropicals and Cut Horticulture competitions, several garden clubs hold their shows in the Cantey Building at the SC State Fair in October.
Our thanks to Ikebana International Chapter #182, the Garden Club Council of Greater Columbia in conjunction with The Nationally Accredited Judges Council of South Carolina, the Mid-Carolina Camellia Society, and the South Carolina Rose Society for sharing the beauty of their arrangements during the 2025 SC State Fair!
Flowers Important 2025 Dates & Times
Open Entry Registration: July 1 – Sept. 1, 2025
Delivery Days:
(Cantey Building – Enter Gate 4)
- Tropicals – Monday, Oct. 6 – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Special Contests – Monday, Oct. 6 – 8:00 am to 5:00pm
- Cut Horticulture – Tuesday, Oct. 14 – 7:30 am to 10:30 am
Release Day:
- Monday, Oct. 20 – 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Guest Shows
Oct. 8-19: Ikebana Designs Exhibition (link)
Oct. 8-19: Garden Club Council of Greater Columbia – Designs
Oct. 8-9 Old Rose Exhibition
Oct. 10-12: SC Rose Society Show
Oct. 17-19: Mid Carolina Camellia Society (link)
