Submitted by Debbie Karpf
(August 13, 2026) — As summer winds down the Haddam Garden Club looks forward to its role overseeing The Flower and Horticulture competition at the Haddam Neck Fair on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
The Garden Club joins the Fair in celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Our floral themes are inspired by key moments in our history and symbols of independence. There will be awards for arrangements, flower bouquets, house plants and individual stems. Design categories and themes are listed below. Please see www.HaddamGardenClub.org under “More” for detailed descriptions and criteria. Arrangements and bouquets will be judged on harmony, design, balance and proportion, condition, how well the arrangement reflects the theme, distinction and originality, and construction.
Any entry including flowers listed on the “Invasive” or “Endangered” lists will automatically have five points deducted. Best in Show Flower Design will receive the Chris Harris Award and $15, sponsored by the Haddam Garden Club.
Flower Arrangements:
Class I: “America the Beautiful”
Class II “Victory Garden”
Class III “Statue of Liberty”
Miniature Flower Arrangements (no larger than 6” in any direction)
Best in Show will receive the Jane Aldieri Award and $15 sponsored by the Haddam Garden Club
Class M1: “Midnight Ride of Paul Revere”
Class M2: “Boston Tea Party”
Class M3: “Dawn’s Early Light”
Garden Bouquet Class
Best in Show receives the Susan Rutty Award and $15 sponsored by the Haddam Garden Club
Class A: “Star Spangled Banner”
Class B: “Colonial Kitchen”
Class C: “Fireworks”
Please visit HaddamNeckFair.com to view the Fair guidebook or our website, HaddamGardenClub.org, for class descriptions, additional horticultural guidelines and information about submissions and judging. Join farmers, craftsmen and 4-H students and bring your best efforts to the Haddam Neck Fair. We look forward to seeing you!
