BACK TO YOUR ROOTS
DIVISION 1
HYDROPONIC DIVISION
- YOUTH DIVISION: Open to any school or class grades K-12th grade in Hillsborough County – Public, Private or Charter schools or Homeschool groups.
- OPEN DIVISION: Open to any adult (over 18 years of age) that is a Hillsborough County Resident
- Gardens should be planted no later than August 15, 2021 to allow enough time to grow. Must begin with seeds or plugs.
- Entries due Sept 15, 2021 for hydroponic division
- YOUTH: Class or School grows garden on-site at school as a class or school project
- Hydroponic system can be any hydroponic system, but system must be portable and set up on fairgrounds.
- Garden systems must grow (1) variety of each: Vegetable, Flower and Herb
- Class/School Hydroponic Garden can be set up on Wed. Sept 22, 2021 between the hours of 12 pm – 5 pm and will stay on display through Sept 23-Oct 3, 2021
- Entry will need picked up from fairgrounds Sunday, October 3 after 7 pm or Monday, October 4 from 12 pm – 6 pm
- There will be not be an entry fee, but you must pre-register.
- Awards will be given based on: Blue Ribbon $10, Red Ribbon $7, White Ribbon $5
- 1st place will receive a $50 cash award & 1st place will be eligible for OVERALL Grand Prize
- Gardens will be judged on quality of garden.
DIVISION 2
STUDENT RECYCLED “CARTON GARDEN”
- Open to any youth ages 5-11 enrolled in public, private, charter or homeschool in Hillsborough County.
- Student raises a garden in any type of carton or container, made of recycled material
- Examples: Milk Carton, Boot, Dresser drawer, Soda Bottle
- BE CREATIVE! Check out ideas online or on Pinterest
- Container or Carton must be portable and no bigger than 36×36 inches
- Carton submitted on Wed. Sept 22, 2021 between the hours of 12 pm – 5 pm and will stay on display through Sept 23-Oct 3, 2021
- Entry will need picked up from fairgrounds Sunday, October 3 after 7 pm or Monday, October 4 from 12 pm – 6 pm.
- There is no entry fee per student, but student must pre-register.
- Entries are due Sept 15, 2021 for the student carton garden.
- Awards will be given based on: Blue Ribbon $10, Red Ribbon $7, White Ribbon $5
- 1st place Overall Garden will receive a $50 cash award & 1st place winner will be eligible for OVERALL Grand Prize
- Entry will be judged on overall container and creativeness.
Student will receive plants at conclusion of fair during pickup hours.
DIVISION 3
PORTABLE CONTAINER GARDEN
- Open to any school or class grades K-12th grade in Hillsborough County – Public, Private or Charter schools or Homeschool groups.
- Students raises a garden in any type or carton or container that is portable
- Examples: recycle bin, wooden box, plastic Kiddie swimming pool
- BE CREATIVE! Check out ideas online or on Pinterest
- Container or Carton must be portable and no bigger than 48×48 inches.
- Entries must be received by September 15, 2021
- Gardens should be planted no later than August 15, 2021 to allow enough time to grow.
- Garden systems must grow (1) variety of each: Vegetable, Flower and Herb
- Garden to be submitted to fair on Wed. Sept 22, 2021 between the hours of 12 pm – 5 pm and will stay on display through Sept 23-Oct 3, 2021
- Entry picked up from fairgrounds after 7 PM on Sunday, Oct 3 or Monday, Oct 4 from 12 pm – 6 pm.
- There will not be an entry fee but you must pre-register.
- Awards will be given in the following categories; Most Unique Recycled, Best Quality Garden, Most Practical and Best Overall, 1st place in each category will be eligible for the Overall Grand prize
- Awards will be given based on: Blue Ribbon $10, Red Ribbon $7, White Ribbon $5
- 1st place in each category will receive a $50 cash award
- Entry will be judged on overall container and creativeness, quality of garden and uniqueness.


