Horticulture Division

Guadalupe County Master Gardeners

Committee: Guadalupe County Master Gardeners (830-379-1972)

The Horticulture booth will have many activities and resources available for Fair visitors throughout the weekend.

• Free seeds, information, and other gardening resources.
• Master Gardeners on site to answer questions and provide gardening assistance.
• Raffle featuring a variety of gardening items benefiting Guadalupe County Master Gardener educational activities.

Raffle Drawing
Sunday, Oct 10, 2027 at 1:30 p.m.
Coliseum Stage

Children's Activities

• Thursday: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Friday: 11:00 a.m.
• Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Produce Competition

Produce Competition exhibits are displayed in the Coliseum and judged by qualified judges. Exhibitors are encouraged to submit their finest Texas-grown produce.

1. All exhibits must be raised in Texas and grown by the exhibitor during 2027 only.
2. Exhibits will be accepted on Wednesday, Oct 06, 2027, from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., and on Thursday, Oct 07, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m..
3. Each exhibit must be accompanied by a completed entry form. Entry forms will be available during check-in.
4. Entries may be picked up on Sunday, Oct 10, 2027, between 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.. Any exhibit not picked up during this time will be discarded.
5. Youth Division: Youth exhibits are judged using the same standards as the Adult Division. Participants who are 17 years of age or younger are eligible to compete in the Youth Division.

Judging

Each exhibit will be judged according to commercial standards for that particular item. Uniform size, color, maturity, and overall quality are important factors in selecting an award-winning exhibit.

Large size or unusual shape alone does not represent quality produce and therefore does not meet the commercial standards used for judging.

All judges' decisions are final.

Judging Begins
Thursday, Oct 07, 2027
10:00 a.m.

Premiums

Each class in both the Youth and Adult Divisions will be judged and awarded first, second, and third place.

• Standard blue, red, and white ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
• Each department in both the Youth and Adult Divisions will award a Grand Champion, who will receive a Tri-Color Ribbon.
• The Horticulture Division will award one Overall Grand Champion and one Overall Reserve Grand Champion in both the Adult and Youth Divisions.
• Overall Grand Champions will receive a Purple Rosette.
• Overall Reserve Grand Champions will receive a Pink Rosette.

Sponsors

The Guadalupe County Master Gardeners gratefully acknowledge the generous individuals, businesses, and organizations whose support helps make the Horticulture Division possible.

A complete list of our sponsors is available on the Guadalupe County Master Gardeners website.

Classes

The following classes are available for entry in the Horticulture Division. All entries must comply with the Produce Competition rules.

Field Crops