Contests and Entry Forms

Ready for some fun? Flowermart 2008 will continue to put on several fun contests plus a chance to win a lot of money and benefit the Flowermart Endowment Fund to boot!

 


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The Hilda Mae Snoops Art Contest 2008
Here is the rundown of the 2008 winners:

Grand Prize Winner ($200):
Hannah Freedman, Roland Park Middle School
Artwork: Baltimore Map Collage
 
1st prize winner  ( $125): 
Michael Vargas, Bates Middle School
Artwork: Spring Flowers (Tempera)
 
2nd Prize ($75):
Teaunsha Holloman, Hamilton Middle School
Artwork: Flower (watercolor)
 
3rd Prize ($50):
Raeven Major, Patterson Park Charter Middle School
Artwork: Untitled (Tempera paint and pastel).

A generous benefactor has contributed the prize money. Come see the work of budding Baltimore artists!

Photo: L. Jennifer Campion, chair, Rachel Perls, emcee Steve Fertig

 


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Grand Hat Contest

One of the most popular contests is the Grand Hat Contest with separate categories for youths and adults. The 2007 Grand Hat Contest winners are...

OVERALL WINNER:  Rachel Perls,
who received an overnight stay at the Peabody Court Hotel and dinner for two as well as a gift basket from Magnolia Designs.

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY WINNERS

Most Creative: Maria Nelson
Best of Baltimore: Kay Knabe
Pride of Preakness: Sharon Powell
Red Hatter: Patricia Mitchell
Fancy Florals: Bobbie McKinney

YOUTH CATEGORIES

Most Imaginative:  Allison Hamlin
Floral Fantasy: Emily Sakai
Chesapeake Bay Hat: Abby Maytas

Photo: People & Parks Foundation booth's winning ribbon

Booth Decoration Contest

Another exciting contest we hold every year is the Booth Decoration Contest. We have seen some incredible exhibit designs over the years. and this year is no exception. The 2007 grand prize winner was Parks & People Foundation.

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY WINNERS

Arts and crafts:
FIRST PLACE: Danita Cobbs
SECOND PLACE: Patrinkets Jewelry and Saramar Studios
THIRD PLACE: Deer Park Ironworks

Flowers:
FIRST PLACE:  Shelly’s Blossoms
SECOND PLACE:  Locust Point Greenhouse

Community Interest:
FIRST PLACE: Center Stage
SECOND PLACE: Chimes

Wellness:
FIRST PLACE: Maryland Board of Pharmacy
SECOND PLACE:  Avon

Schools:
FIRST PLACE: Immaculate Heart of Mary
SECOND PLACE:  St. Ignatius Loyola

Photo: Piper is left, Kayna right.

Pet Parade & Mascot Contest

And did you know that there are two Flowermart 2007 Pet Mascots ?
Piper, a black toy poodle, owned by Patrice and Greg Young and Kayna, a sheba inu, owned by Golden and Carly Stephenson.  .

This year the contest is on saturday May 3. it starts at 11:30 and the judging is at 12 noon. It starts at the contest booth.  Registration for the contestants will be at the humane society booth on Friday and Saturday. 

View the 2008 Pet Parade poster here!

Download the 2008 Pet Parade entry form here!

Photo: Alex is being presented with a certificate from Judge / Actor John Astin.

Flowermart Superstar Contest

The new sensation of Flowermart 2007 was the Flowermart Superstar contest, sponsored by the Tremont Hotel.  Last year's winner was Alex, a freshman at Centennial HS in Ellicott City. The song she sang was "On My Own" from Les Miserables.

Click here to watch last year's Flowermart Superstar perform!(Format is Quicktime Mpg)

Click here for the 2008 Flowermart Superstar Contest entry form.

Flowermart Red Hat Contest

New for 2008 is the Red Hat Contest.  It will take place on Stage B on Saturday at noon and is open to ladies belonging to the many Red Hat Clubs in the area.

Download the 2008 Red Hat Contest entry form here!

50 / 50 Raffle

Photo: Drawing for a winner!

 

 

 

 

 

50/50 Raffle

Play the 50/50 Raffle and win!!!! Last year’s pot was $352 and was won by Bonnie King-Rose. Congratulations!

In 2008 we expect even more participation. Tickets will be sold at the Flower Mart Information booth located across from the stage in the West Park. The drawing will take place on Saturday, May 3, at 6 P.M., but you do not need to be present to win. Price: one ticket for $5, three for $10. The profit will go to the Flowermart Endowment Fund, administered by the Baltimore Community Foundation.