PAUL ECKE JR. GARDEN SHOW

GARDENS OF ALL SIZES ON DISPLAY

Show off your green thumb and win cash awards and special recognition ribbons in the Paul Ecke Jr. Garden Show featuring competitions for large-scale Landscape Displays and more compact Container Plants.

This exhibit has divisions for professionals, amateurs, garden clubs and students.

★ THE ENTRY PERIOD HAS CLOSED FOR THIS COMPETITION ★
Check back in February to participate in the Garden Show at the 2025 San Diego County Fair!

ENTRY INFORMATION

LANDSCAPES

Landscape exhibits should attempt to incorporate the standards of water conservation, use of organic practices and sustainability, colorful plant material suitable for San Diego County — and when suitable, include elements reflecting the Fair's theme, "Let's Go Retro!"

IMPORTANT DATES

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Landscape Exhibitors Workshop:	Saturday, March 16 • 9:30am–11:30am
Preliminary Designs Due:	Monday, April 15
Entry Deadline:	Friday, May 17 • 8pm
Landscape Set-Up:	Saturday, May 18–Wednesday, June 5
Judging:	Thursday, June 6
Awards Ceremony:	Tuesday, June 11 • 6pm
Exhibition:	June 12–July 7, 2024
Teardown:	Monday, July 8–Wednesday, July 10 • 7am-5pm

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All Local and State Rules apply.

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CONTAINER PLANTS

Big inspiration can come in small containers! Think outside of the box, and get planting in a creative container. Container plants are judged on health and quality, container selection, balance and symmetry, originality, artistic creation and more.

IMPORTANT DATES

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Entry Deadline:	Friday, May 17 • 8:00pm
Plant Deliveries:	Monday, June 3 and Tuesday, June 4 • 9am–5pm
Judging:	Thursday, June 6
Award Ceremony:	Tuesday, June 11 • 6pm
Exhibition:	June 12–July 7, 2024
Plant Pick-Up:	Monday, July 8 • 7am-5pm
Exhibition:	June 12–July 7, 2024