Competitions

Showcase your favorite plants at the 2023 Horticulture Competition at the Jacksonville Fair!

More than $1,000 in prizes to be awarded to the most beautiful plants in Jacksonville.

Open to amateur gardeners of ALL ages (Juniors 17 and under / Adults 18 and older).

No registration needed.

Selected artists will receive a $100 paint allowance and a 20’ x 20’ section of concrete sidewalk to paint.

1^st place wins $1,700

2^nd place wins $600

3^rd Place wins $300

Rules + Registration: www.JacksonvilleFair.com/mural

Open to kids aged 5-10 years (Division 1) and 11-17 years (Division 2).

Teams (2-3 children per team) must be pre-registered.

1^st place (in both divisions) wins $500

2^nd place wins $350

3^rd place wins $250

Rules + Registration: www.JacksonvilleFair.com/stem

Create a 2D or 3D art piece from materials usually thought of as trash.

Two Divisions: 17 & under and 18+.

1^st place (in both divisions) wins $800

2^nd place wins $300

3^rd place wins $100.

Theme: Arthropods.

1^st place wins $1,000

2^nd place wins $500

“People’s Choice” wins $150

Rules + Registration: www.JacksonvilleFair.com/welding