The 2025 Art of Floral Design Competition
The Art of Floral Design Competition, where imagination soars and artistic talent shines! Stroll through and enjoy floral displays that represent the artistic abilities of local florists or designers, competing for cash prizes of $1,750. Be sure to pick up a business card of your favorite to save for your next special occasion or wedding!
Our 2025 Floral Contestants
Red Flower Designs
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El Dorado Hills Florist
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Lillia Flower Studio
“Shaghayegh is a passionate floral designer with a background in design and a love for storytelling through flowers. She specializes in elegant, nature-inspired arrangements that blend texture, color, and emotion to create memorable moments.”
Dreamy Floret
“I'm a certified floral designer with over four years of experience, specializing in dreamy, pastel-inspired arrangements. What started as a college elective quickly became my passion and voice. Since 2022, I've proudly served El Dorado Hills with custom, eco-friendly designs—and was honored to be named Best Florist in 2024.”
Succulent Sirens
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Green Valley Flower Farmette
“A micro flower farm in the pastures of El Dorado Hills, Ca. Grab & Go Bouquets * Arrangements *Bulk Buckets * Bouqet Bars * Events * Weddings * Custom Orders. We love our bees, no pesticides from seddlings to harvest, just well water and old fashion hard work.
Bloom & Vine
“A boutique floral design studio focused on local seasonal and texture-rich events. We believe flowers should tell a story- organic, artful, and full of feeling. Serving Northern California and beyond with bespoke floral experiences for weddings, gathering and all things worth celebrating.”
Floral Designs by Amanda
“Floral design has always been a dream of mine—one I never thought could become reality. In September 2024, I took a leap of faith with no industry experience, only a passion for creativity and deep-rooted love for flowers and plants alike. Since then, I’ve launched my own floral design business and started growing a dedicated flower garden, with plans to expand into a thriving, family-run venture.”
Wild Flowers Design Group
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Exotic Plants
“Exotic Plants offers top-quality indoor plant retail, rentals, and design services.
We specialize in: Retail plants, Workshops (moss art, kokedama, bonsai & more), Custom moss art, Floral services for parties, weddings, and graduations, + Event plant rentals
Let us bring life to your space—beautifully.”
Blossoms & Balloons Florist
“With decades of expertise and a personal touch, Blossoms & Balloons creates more than just beautiful arrangements — we craft memorable experiences that reflect the unique style and spirit of each client. Whether it’s a wedding, corporate event, or a thoughtful gesture, our team is dedicated to delivering quality designs and exceptional service that will leave a lasting impression.”
A Persian Tuberose
“I am an esteemed floral artist and a passionate instructor! From an early age I found solace and inspiration in nature’s beautiful offerings, crafting custom floral arrangements and foraging in lush gardens to create “one-of-a-kind” gifts! Every arrangement reflects the therapeutic journey of floral design, and sharing this journey with others is my passion! “
Judging to be based on nationally recognized design principals.
Balance - visual balance is needed so objects appear balanced from top to bottom, side to side or front to back. Types of balance: are Symmetrical Balance and Asymmetrical Balance
Contrast – the placement of unlike characteristics of a single element together to emphasize their differences. Strong contrasts can be softened by using subtle changes between the two extremes.
Proportion – the relationship between amount/s and quantity/ies of one area to another or to the whole.
Rhythm – the dominant visual movement throughout a design.
Scale – the size relationship of one object in a design to another.
Competition Details for Participants:
Floral Designers, this is your time. No clients, just your choices. Let your imagination soar and artistic talent shine. You may create any object made out of flowers or arrange flowers in a way that expresses your creativity. This is a floral design competition so fresh flowers must be used, but can be in combination with other plant or plant-like material as well as dried flowers. There is no restriction on size or use of containers.See below for more information, past entries, and how to participate.
1st Place: $1000 + award || 2nd Place: $500 || 3rd Place: $250
Where: The Roebbelen Center during the Tri-County Home & Garden Show. 700 Event Center Drive, Roseville, Ca 95678
When: Friday, August 15, 10:00 am, Winner announced at 12pm.
Set-Up: Thursday, August 14, 6-8 pm & Friday, August 15, 8-9:30 am
Duration: The Floral Arrangements will be on display for the duration of The 2025 Tri-County Home & Garden Show.
Floral Guild Judges
The Art of Floral Design Competition will be judged by 3 members of the Sacramento Floral Design Guild.
“Our mission is to provide education, resources, and networking opportunities to our members to practice the elements and principles of floral design and to promote civic and environmental responsibilities.”
Other Details:
The floral displays will receive great attention from the public so be sure to send information on yourself and/or your business to receive recognition for your talent. A sign will be created with your name and verbiage that you supply which will be next to your display after the competition. You may leave business cards, flyers or be present to promote your business for the duration of the show.
All floral displays will be set on white draped tables that we will provide as well as white back drapes. The tables are 5’ in diameter. If you have a tall display, we can forgo the tables and have the display on the floor. The Roebbelen Center is air conditioned. Please keep in mind in picking out your plant/floral material that it should last the duration of the 3 day show. Staff can water or check the water level/saturation of your display per your instructions.
We have 24-hour security at the show. Although we have never had a problem, the Tri-County Home & Garden Show cannot be held responsible for theft or damage that my occur while displayed at the Roebbelen Center.
8 VIP Passes to The Tri-County Home & Garden Show will be mailed to you the first of August so you can invite family and friends to see your floral artwork on display.
Past entries:
2024 1st Place - Green Valley Flower Farmette
2024 2nd Place - Thistle Bee Floral Design
2024 3rd Place - El Dorado Hills Florist
2024 Consumer Choice Award: Strelitzia
