The 20th Annual Arkansas Flower & Garden Show
was held February 25-27, 2011
at the Statehouse Convention Center
in downtown Little Rock.
The Tabletop Competition
was Thursday, February 24.
The theme for this year's show is
"Gardening Through the Years"
Congratulations to Donnie Moore
Marie's Flowers in Hot Springs!
Donnie won first place in the competition.
Donnie (right) is shown here accepting his check for $1000
from Shane Cranford AIFD, Arkansas Florists Association liaison
to the Arkansas Flower & Garden Show
and president-elect of the Arkansas Flower & Garden Show.
The following are the 2011 entries.
1st Place
Donnie Moore
Marie's Flowers - Hot Springs
2nd Place
Steven Berardesca
Distinctive Designs by Tanarah - Maumelle
3rd Place -
Camille MacDonald
Crocus Flowers - Little Rock
Honorable Mention
Scott Brents
Fairytale Florals - North Little Rock
Table Top Competition Rules
- Must be a member in good standing or an active associate member in good standing of the Arkasnas Florists Association, actively employed in the floral industry in the state of Arkansas.
- Must be treated as its own entity and is not a stepping stone to Arkansas Cup. All competitors are elegible to compete in Scholarship Design Competition or Arkansas Cup according to the qualifications of that competition.
- Competitors are allowed to win the Arkansas Flower & Garden Show Tabletop Competiton three (3) times.
- Prize money will be $500.00 from Arkansas Florists Association and $500.00 from the Arkansas Flower & Garden Show unless otherwise announced.
- The contestant will be responsible to furnish their own flowers and props.
- There is no entry fee required.
If you would be interested in competing, please contact Shane Cranford at 501-837-0647.