To Florists & Garden Clubs
Victoriana
To Florists, Garden Clubs, and interested individuals
The Cape & Islands Orchid Society will be hosting their 19th Orchid Show at the Seacrest Resort & Conference Center in Falmouth on January 9-12, 2008. We have chosen the theme Victoriana for the 2008 orchid show. We hope you will be inspired to use the theme in your arrangements. Please include our show announcement in your monthly newsletter. We would like to encourage individuals from your club to put on a modest or elaborate display.
This year we are looking to expand the cut floral displays at this event. We believe using orchids, as cut flowers will help people see how lovely orchids are when used in flower arranging. We have expanded the floral categories you can consider when creating your arrangement.
Wearable orchids - corsages, hairpieces, wristlets etc.
Orchid Wedding Bouquet – orchids predominating
Individual Orchid – a solitary orchid or orchid stem uniquely featured
Flower arrangement – floral design featuring multiple orchid stems
The only flowers in the arrangements must orchids. Other greens and dried materials are encouraged so long as they are used as accent materials. Flowers may be replaced during the event to insure the arrangements look their very best. The venue is open for grooming Fri, Sat and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and must be completed before 9:00 a.m. when we open to the public. Arrangements can be made to groom your cut flower display after closing on Saturday if necessary.
Flower arrangements must be delivered on Thursday between 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. to the Sea Crest – Nauset display area.
We plan on having special flower judging for these displays. There will be individual judging categories for amateur and professional floral exhibitors.All Entries will be judged based on originality, color, harmony, balance, mechanics and the overall design of
each arrangement.
Attached is a Cut Flower Exhibitor Application. Any interested individuals may contact me directly so I can assist them at 508 540-5006 or .
Sincerely,
Tina Balog
CAIOS – Show Chairman
Victoriana
SHOW PARTICIPATION REQUEST FORM
RETURN TO: CAPE & ISLANDS ORCHID SOCIETY
Tina Balog - Show Chair
64 Carol Ave
East Falmouth, MA 02536
Fax 508 495-0814
I / we wish to participate in the 2008 Cape and Islands Orchid Society Orchid Show January 10–13, 2008. (Show open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, January 12 and 13)
As a Cut Flower EXHIBITOR:
Name on sign to accompany display:
______
Name on Exhibitor tag (allows you to enter the show free of charge)
______
Business Phone ______
Cell Phone ______
Email ______
Check off box and indicate approximate size (height, width and depth)
____Wearable orchids: approx. size ______
____Orchid Wedding Bouquet: approx. size ______
____Individual Orchid: approx. size ______
____Flower arrangement: approx. size ______
____Professional
____Amateur
Viewed from how many sides 3___ or 4___
Is electricity required?No ___ Yes ___ (please specify below)
Please provide any details or special requests. (Electrical needs, indicate watts and/or amps)______
______
Victoriana
SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS – January 2008
Neither the Cape & Islands Orchid Society nor the Sea Crest Resort and Conference Center can be responsible for any loss or damage to plants, flowers, equipment or supplies, or personal items, although every precaution will be taken to assure their security and safety.
No exhibit or vendors space can be disassembled or removed before the close of the show. No plants can be removed from any exhibit before the close of the show. (Except at the direction of the show chair (e.g. Bugs, damaged or faded plants)).
All federal state and local safety codes and smoking ordinances must be observed at all times.
Any item in a display requiring electric service for materials props or equipment provided by the exhibitor/vendor must be in good working condition and fully incorporated into the exhibit or sales space. All items requiring electric service must be indicated on the return form identifying the items power needs (i.e. how many watts and/or amps). Failure to do so may result in not being able to include the device in your display.
The use of artificial foliage or other obviously artificial material is not allowed. Green plants (if not in flower) may be used as filler, but the display must be predominately made up of flowering orchid plants. Exhibitors wishing to use elaborate props, such as moving water, or other than plant material, must discuss their plans with the Show Chairman.
SHOW TIME TABLE: Cape and Islands Orchid Show
“Victoriana”
Registration for judging is available on site at the time cut flower displays are delivered.
THURSDAY - JANUARY 10, 2008
8 A.M.-9 P.M.Exhibit set up and Plant registration
6:00 P.M. Plant & display registration deadline
FRIDAY - JANUARY 11, 2008
8:30 A.M.Clerk orientation, judging team formation
9:00 A.M.Deadline for exhibit set up
9:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M. Vendor set-up in sales area
9:30 A.M.- 4:00 P.M. Ribbon judging followed by AOS judging
6:00 P.M.Preview party begins
7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.Dinner; Awards
After dinner Sales area open
SATURDAY – JANUARY 12, 2008
8:00 A.M.Exhibit areas open for grooming
8:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.Show and Sales areas open to members and press for photos and viewing
9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Show and Sales area open to public
SUNDAY - JANUARY 13, 2008
8:00 A.M.Exhibit areas open for grooming
8:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.Show and Sales areas open to members and press for photos and viewing
9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Show and Sales area open to public
4:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.Breakdown and cleanup
Tina Balog – 64 Carol Ave East Falmouth, MA 02536
phone 508 540-5006 fax 508 495-0814 email:
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