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Message from Creative Living
As we initiate planning for the Florida State Fair six months in advance of the Fair's opening, the health,
safety, and well-being of our visitors, our community, and our staff is of utmost importance to us
during this time of heightened awareness over the COVID-19 virus. At this time we are proceeding
in planning for the 2021 Florida State Fair with the knowledge that we may still be needing to
take extra precautions to minimize our visitors' and our staff's potential exposures to the virus
by following the recommendations of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
and the Florida Department of Health.
The primary precept of the plans that the Creative Living team is working on is to limit the risk
so that our exhibitors & guests will feel safe to take part in the Competitive Exhibits portion of
the Fair. Some of those plans include:
Exhibit display layout to allow for social distancing
Extended hours and reserving a block of time to drop off & pick up exhibit pieces.
Social distancing for our Creative Living judges
Baking competition to occur prior to fair to allow social distancing for exhibitors and judges.
During this time we will all need to remain flexible knowing that we are all doing what is safest
for our community. I will do my best to keep you informed as we get closer to the Fair opening
on April 22, 2021.
BRENDA GREGORY
Creative Living Competitive Exhibits Coordinator
P: 813.734.2810 | E: brenda.gregory@floridastatefair.com
4800 US Highway 301 North | Tampa, FL 33610
Florida State Fair: April 22 – May 2, 2021
2021 Florida State Fair – Creative Living Competitions REV 3 – 1/26
Aquarium Beautiful
Competition Handbook Adult & Youth
IMPORTANT DATES
Online or Paper Sunday, February 28, 2021 For more information, contact
Entry Form deadline Competitive Exhibit Coordinator
Deliver items to the Saturday, April 17, 2021
Florida Center — 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Brenda Gregory
located at the Florida Sunday, April 18, 2021 Phone: 813-734-2810
State Fair. (see page 4) 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Email: brenda.gregory@floridastatefair.com
You may be required to Monday, April 19, 2021 Aquarium Beautiful Coordinator
schedule a day & block of 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Bill Shields
time to bring your items to Phone: 813-310-4212
the Fair. More to follow as Tuesday, April 20, 2021
10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Email: tbasbill@aol.com
we get closer to the Fair.
Items exhibited April 22 – May 2, 2021
Entry pickup Monday, May 3, 2021
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Benefits of Competing?
The Florida State Fair is proud to showcase the bounty of talented
people from around the state. Not only do we provide you the
opportunity to win ribbons and prize money… it’s also a great way
to share your talent with a larger community. In appreciation…
all adult exhibitors receive a FREE ticket and youth exhibitors will
receive two FREE tickets to attend the fair.
Competition Overview
Entry Fee: Adult & Professional Division $3 per Eligibility & Guidelines
entry Youth Division FREE
Youth entries are sponsored by the Tampa Bay The Hobbyist Adult & Professional Adult Divisions
Aquarium Society at www.tbas1.com are open to all Florida residents ages 18 and up. You
cannot compete in both divisions.
Entry Fees are non-refundable The Hobbyist Youth Divisions are open to Florida
All information regarding Creative Living residents in grades 1 – 12, as of September 1, 2020.
Competitive Exhibits can also be found at The Saltwater Open Division is open to all Florida
residents ages 6 and up as of Sept. 1, 2020.
www.floridastatefair.com >> PARTICIPANTS (top
of page) >> CREATIVE LIVING (drop down) All entered items must be on display for the entire
duration of the Fair.
How to enter online – page 4 Tank dimensions must be included in registration
General Rules – page 5 due to space restrictions. There is no upper or lower
Paper entry form is available on the last page. limit on the size of the entered item, but due to space
limitations, tanks over 55 gallons will need approval by Bill
Exhibitors are encouraged to read this handbook
Shields. Entered items will be assigned space on a first-
in its entirety, as some rules have changed. come, first-served basis. If space is unavailable for all
entered items, the Fair will notify those affected.
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Eligibility & Guidelines (continued) Awards Information
Exhibitors may enter as many tanks as they like, but
each tank can only be entered in one (1) class. Hobbyist Adult, Professional &
Saltwater Open
You are allowed to show fish that have been shown in
prior years at the Florida State Fair. First Place – State Fair Ribbon $50
Each exhibitor will provide a tank complete with all Second Place – State Fair Ribbon $40
accessories to include light, filter, and a drop cord with
three-way plug. Only one electrical outlet will be Third Place – State Fair Ribbon $30
provided for each tank. Electricity, water, and a table to
place the tank on will be provided. Best of Show – State Fair Special Award $150
The Fair will provide professional care of all entered Hobbyist Youth
items during the Fair, but assumes no responsibility,
either actual or implied for any mishaps or fish loss, First Place – State Fair Ribbon $35
which may occur. Fish will be fed once a day with
standard flake food. Second Place – State Fair Ribbon $25
No late entered items will be permitted. Claim Receipts Third Place – State Fair Ribbon $15
will be issued at the time you set up your display.
Best of Show – State Fair Special Award $75
Judging & Awards Honorable Mention Ribbons may be awarded, at
the discretion of the judge(s).
The Fair ensures that the judges we employ are
knowledgeable in the division in which they are judging Due to the COVID-19 circumstance, the Florida State
and will be impartial. Judges reserve the right to Fair will be suspending the premiums for Best of
reassign entries to a more appropriate division or class. Show & Best of Division awards for the 2021 Fair.
Judging will be done using a scorecard to assist in
keeping decisions as objective as possible. The
decision of the judge(s) is final.
If, at the Judge’s discretion, an entry does not merit
a placing, the Judge shall give no award under any
circumstance. This rule applies whether there is one or
more exhibits in the Class.
Final results and exhibit display will be revealed
during Fair time. Judging Criteria
Definitions The following awards are determined on both the
fish and the tank appearance.
Nano tanks: Natural freshwater or saltwater tanks
less than 10 gallons with the emphasis on small scale Fish Judging (50% of total score): health, size,
inhabitants. Plants and fish should be chosen from the finnage, behavior, category and compliance
smaller species. They will be judged on their ability to Tank Judging (50% of total score): lighting (especially
be maintained long term in the Nano set up. when live plants are used), water, clarity and overall
Freshwater w/ Live Plants: Any freshwater aquarium appearance
with live plants excluding artificial plants.
Freshwater w/o Live Plants: Any freshwater aquarium
Division Definitions
without live plants. Hobbyist Adult Division: Adult (age 18 or older) who
Freshwater Biotype: All fish, plants and décor from have purchased or raised their fish.
the same geographic habitat. Professional Division: For those who are professionally
Novelty: Any creative set up with artificial décor. Themed involved in the sale or maintenance of aquariums or
set ups usually place better than random set ups. aquarium fish, including wholesale and retail markets.
Saltwater: Any saltwater aquarium including reef tanks. Hobbyist Youth Division: Youth must be a student in
Saltwater Open Division: Open to all hobbyist adults, grades 1 – 12 as of September 1, 2020.
professional and hobbyist youth.
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Aquarium Beautiful –
Divisions & Classes
Aquarium - Hobbyist Adult Division 10.101
Class Description
1 Nano Tank
2 Freshwater w/ Live Plants
3 Freshwater w/o Live Plants
4 Freshwater Biotype
5 Novelty
Aquarium - Professional Division 10.201
Class Description The Aquarium Beautiful Best of Show winner
was Darin Gasperson.
1 Nano Tank
2 Freshwater w/ Live Plants
3 Freshwater w/o Live Plants
4 Freshwater Biotype
5 Novelty
Aquarium – Saltwater Open Division 10.601
Class Description
1 Saltwater
Aquarium - Youth (age 6-10) Division 10.301
Aquarium - Youth (age 11-13) Division 10.401
Aquarium - Youth (age 14-18) Division 10.501
Class Description
1 Nano Tank The Hobbyist Youth Best of Show winner was
2 Freshwater w/ Live Plants Jamie Morgan.
3 Freshwater w/o Live Plants
4 Freshwater Biotype
5 Novelty
Bill Shields has
supervised the Aquarium
Beautiful Competition for
over 25 years. Without
his dedication and care
these beautiful fish tanks
would not have been
shared with the public.
The Aquarium Beautiful Exhibition will be held in the Florida Center during the Florida State Fair. The
exhibit will be open for your viewing pleasure.
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How to Enter Online Delivery & Setup of Entries
We encourage you to enter online, using ShoWorks. All entries must be delivered to the Florida
The Florida State Fair has implemented ShoWorks, State Fair Authority and setup their aquariums
an on-line entry program. ShoWorks is an industry on either:
standard used by over 50 fairs nationally. This user- Saturday, April 17, 2021 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
friendly program can be trusted to accurately enter Sunday, April 18, 2021 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
you into our competitions and allows for efficient Monday, April 19, 2021 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
communications via e-mail. We are excited to have Tuesday, April 20, 2021 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ShoWorks to better facilitate entering Florida State Deliver entries to:
Fair competitions. Florida State Fair Authority
Take a moment to look through this Competition Florida Center Bldg.
Handbook to see which division and class your Attn: Bill Shields
entry is eligible to compete in. Then, follow the Enter off of Orient Road thru the Service entrance
easy steps listed below to enter the competition on the west side of the fairgrounds.
you have chosen.
Map with directions to the Florida Center
To Enter Online using ShoWorks. available on the Creative Living Competitions
Go to www.floridastatefair.com and at the top webpage.
of the home page select the PARTICIPANTS TAB and
you will see in the dropdown list a link for CREATIVE Entries arriving at the Fairgrounds after Delivery
LIVING. Select the ENTER ONLINE link on the left may be disqualified.
side of the page.
Everyone must register as a new exhibitor even if Retrieving Entries
you have competed in the past.
See the calendar for Pick Up dates, times and
Note that sessions expire after 20 minutes of locations (page 1).
inactivity, so “save the cart” if you plan on leaving
Entries not picked up on designated dates can be
the computer for more than 20 minutes.
arranged for special pick up appointment by
When registering, please verify that all information emailing brenda.gregory@floridastatefair.com.
that you entered into ShoWorks is correct. Please
All entries remaining on the Fairgrounds after
pay special attention to capitalization, full names
the designated release time will be treated as
of cities/counties and use proper spelling (no
abandoned property.
abbreviations).
You can pay fees online with a credit card or delay
payment and mail in a check to Creative Living.
Mailing Paper Entry Forms
Entry Forms must be postmarked by
Sunday, February 28th, 2021.
Failure to complete any portion of entry form
may result in disqualification.
Mail Entry Form to:
Creative Living Competitions – Aquarium Beautiful
Florida State Fair
P.O. Box 11766
Tampa, FL 33680
Make checks payable to:
Florida State Fair Authority
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General Rules Previously Entered Entry
Any entry that has been exhibited at a previous Florida
Disclaimer State Fair is not eligible for entry in this year’s Florida
Please be advised that competitive exhibits are entered at State Fair. This excludes Horticulture & Aquarium
the exhibitor's risk. The Florida State Fair does not insure Beautiful entries.
and is not responsible for any loss, damage, or theft of
entries, even if the loss, damage, or theft occurs as the Verification
result of the handling of the exhibit by staff, volunteers, Exhibitors wishing to verify that the Florida State Fair has
contractors and/or visitors. If the exhibitor desires received submitted entry forms and fees must include a
insurance coverage, this coverage should be secured self-addressed/stamped envelope when submitting entry
from a personal insurance agent prior to entry and the forms. Online submissions will receive a confirmation
policy written to cover the period of exhibition and code once entries are submitted.
transportation. Reasonable care will be taken to prevent
loss or damage to exhibits. Unauthorized persons are not Responsibility
permitted in the building after closing hours. The Florida State Fair shall not be responsible for exhibits
remaining on the fairgrounds after designated release
Division/Class Cancellation times. All still exhibits or display elements remaining on
The Florida State Fair management reserves the right to the Fairgrounds after the designated release time will be
return entries and cancel any division or class in which, treated as abandoned property and will be disposed of
in its judgment, the entries are insufficient to secure on or before September 1st of the same year.
adequate competition.
Removal of Entries
Entry Errors An exhibitor may not remove his or her entry from the
Florida State Fair management is not responsible for Florida State Fair once it has been accepted. Entries must
finding errors in entries. Exhibitors are responsible for be on exhibit at the official opening of the Fair or at any
any and all errors which were submitted online or on other time specified in the Competition Handbook and shall
entry and summary forms. No exhibitor shall be entitled not be removed from the Fairgrounds prior to the release
to an award which has been disallowed as the result of date printed in the handbook, except (at the discretion of
his own error. The Florida State Fair management shall the Florida State Fair management) in cases of positive
withhold the payment of awards for exhibits that are evidence of sickness, accident and/or death, or other
ineligible and may recover awards that have been paid circumstances that are in the best interests of the Fair.
for ineligible entries that are disclosed during post audits
of Fair records. However, exhibitors with cause are Dishonored Checks
entitled to question the validity of any disallowance. A penalty of $25.00 per dishonored check must be paid
Such exhibitors should inform the Florida State Fair if a check in payment of entry fees or other applicable
management immediately, in writing, giving their name, fees is refused by the bank. Only cash, certified check
address, complete description of the entry and the reason or money orders are acceptable for penalty payment.
for requesting reconsideration. Requests will not be
considered later than ninety (90) days after receiving Design
notice of disallowance. The Florida State Fair assumes total design control over
the presentation of all exhibits. Entries designed for
Premium Payments hanging and not so equipped will be hung in a manner
Premium Awards will be paid according to the Judging deemed appropriate by the Fair. No exhibit changes
Criteria Record Sheets, not according to the placement will be made once the entries have been displayed.
ribbon attached to the entry. Sometimes placement Once an entry has been received by the Florida State
ribbons may be attached to an entry through mistake, Fair, no further handling of entry by exhibitor shall be
or may be misplaced, or lost. permitted. Relocation and final placement shall be
accomplished by Florida State Fair personnel. Entries
Substitution requiring assembly/disassembly must include detailed
Substitutions changes if necessary, must be within the instructions and sketches for assembly/disassembly.
same department by the original exhibitor. Substitutions Instructions should indicate lifting points, unsecured
must be completed the last day of the entry delivery parts and any other information required for such
period. The Florida State Fair or its judges may disqualify handling. Where necessary, bank pins will be utilized
entries, or reclassify an entry to the correct class if it is not to attach exhibits for display.
a true representative of the division or class in which it is
entered. You cannot transfer your entry to another
exhibitor.
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OFFICE USE ONLY
2021 Florida State Fair Exhibitor #
Aquarium Beautiful Entry Form Total Fee
Paid YES NO
Entry Forms must be postmarked by Sunday, February 28th, 2021. Type Cash MO Check
Failure to complete any portion of entry form may result in disqualification. Check No.
Please print legibly
Exhibitors Name (First, Last) If youth exhibitor, who should the premium check be
written to:
Mailing Address County
City State Zip Code
Phone ( ) Email
Please indicate Age Group Age as of SEPT 1, 2020 ________ Date of Birth ________________
Hobby Adult (18 +) Youth (age 6-10) Youth (age 11-13) Youth (age 14-over)
Professional (18 +)
Entry Fee: Adult, Professional & Saltwater Open Division $3 per entry | Youth Division FREE
Exhibitors may enter as many tanks as they like, but each tank can only be entered in one (1) class.
# DIVISION # CLASS # Tank Size & Length of Tank Fee
1
2
3
4
5
Total Amount Due $
I hereby certify that I have read the Florida State Fair General Rules for the Competitive Exhibits Program (Page 5) and the above item(s)
is/are entered for exhibition strictly in accordance with these rules, by which I agree to be governed. I also agree that the Florida State
Fair may use my name, likeness, or photograph (including, but not limited to photographs of my entry), in any manner relating to my
participation in the Competitive Exhibits Program, free of charge and without further notice or consultation.
I understand that the 2021 Creative Living Competitions & Exhibits are held in conjunction with the 2021 Florida State Fair and agree
that the Florida State Fair is not liable or responsible for any delay, change of dates or cancellation of the 2021 Florida State Fair due
the following unforeseeable circumstances: (a) acts of God; (b) flood, fire, earthquake; or (c) other potential disaster(s) or catastrophe(s),
such as epidemics, pandemics, or explosion.
Signature of exhibitor Date Mail Entry Form to:
Creative Living Competitions –
Aquarium Beautiful
Signature of parent/guardian (Youth ONLY) Date
Florida State Fair
P.O. Box 11766
If Youth wins prize money, who should the check be made payable to? Tampa, FL 33680
Make checks payable to: Florida State Fair Authority
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