Question: Can I enter the Competition online?
Answer: Yes, this year we are pleased to launch online entries in the Flower & Garden Section.

Question: Can I watch the Flower & Garden Judging?
Answer: Yes, the Flower & Garden judging will be open to the public.

Question: If a make a mistake and enter in the wrong class will my exhibit be transferred during judging to the correct class?
Answer: No, please take care when entering your exhibits as you will be judged in the class that you enter.

Question: What will happen if I can’t collect my exhibits?
Answer: You will need to contact the Coordinator immediately to arrange an alternative time for collection.

Question: Where do I deliver my exhibits?
Answer: You deliver your exhibits to the Flower and Garden Pavilion.  Please refer to your schedule for the specific dates and times that relate to your classes.

Question: Is there anyone that I need to see when I arrive with my exhibits?
Answer: There is a night supervisor working from 10pm through to 9am on delivery days.  They will be able to show you where to put your exhibit and give you the catalogue numbers to place with your plants.

Question: When can I collect my exhibits?
Answer: Your exhibits are usually displayed for 2 days and then you must pick them up (except cut flowers which don’t need to be collected).  Please refer to the Flower and Garden Schedule for delivery & collection date and times.

Question: If I win a prize, how will I collect my prize money, ribbon and certificate?
Answer: All awards & ribbons can be collected from the Administration office in the Flower and Garden Pavilion over the Show.  Prize money will be posted out to you approximately 2 – 3 weeks after the Show.

Question: Do you have classes for all varieties of Plants and Flowers?
Answer: Our classes are reviewed each year and you can see what classes we have available in the Schedule. 

Question: Who do I tell if I have some suggestions for new classes?
Answer: All recommendations need to be given to the Coordinator who will take the request to the Horticulture Committee.  The Committee review the classes each year and value your feedback.  Where applicable you can put the request through your Society or Association for them to support your recommendation.

Question:  Do I need special passes to deliver & collect my exhibits?
Answer: Yes, A pass for your vehicle and gate entry pass will be sent out to you before the Show.

Question: How can I judge at the Royal?
Answer: All of our Judges are qualified / accredited Judges. Your Society or Association eg (The Rose Society of NSW) would need to submit your name as a Judge to the RAS for consideration.

Question: What if I have more than 1 exhibit that I want to enter in a particular class?
Answer: You are welcome to enter as many varieties as you like but you will need to enter that class number multiple times on your application form. Eg – 4 entries in class 100 would be 4 separate entries on your application form.  Some classes do have a restriction on them so please refer to your schedule.

Question: Do I send my exhibits in with my application form?
Answer: No, we only initially need your application form.  The delivery date is provided in your schedule.