Terrarium

Registration Ends: Monday, Sept. 5, 11:59pm
Entry Drop Off: Saturday, Sept. 10, 10am-12pm
Entry Pick-Up: Sunday, Sept. 11, 12pm-4pm Winners Announced: Sunday, Sept. 11, 12pm

Winners will be announced on the Fair Main Stage and on the DC State Fair website.

DC Gateway Pavilion
St. Elizabeth’s East
2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE
Washington, DC, 20032

 

Awards Given 

Blue, red, and white ribbons will be awarded in the following categories:

Best Terrarium

Judging Criteria

  • Construction/Structure: 25%

  • Plant Selection/Appearance: 25%

  • Creativity: 25%

  • Presentation: 25%

 

Contest Rules

  1. Entries may not be larger than 18 inches in length, wide, or height.

  2. No live animals may be included in entries.

  3. Entries may not include any electronic, lighting, or ventilation systems.

  4. Individuals may enter up to two entries.

  5. Entries should not contain parts that expose the public, judges, or volunteers to injury (i.e. sharp edges or points).

  6. All entries may be picked up from the DC State Fair on Sunday, September 12, 2021 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Entries not picked up will be donated.

  7. The DC State Fair is not responsible for any damage to entries.

  8. You may not enter if you are a professional craftsperson or artist.