General Rules

1. All exhibits, with the exception of Floral Art shall be grown or produced by the exhibitor, and to have been their property for the previous 3 months.
2. No smoking nor naked flames allowed in the marquees, candles in honey classes to be supervised at all times whilst lighted.
3. Pedestrians have the right of way at all times over vehicles.
4. All exhibits shall be exhibited and judged in accordance with the appropriate Society’s rules, and in all other horticultural matters in accordance with the R.H.S. rules.
5. Exhibitors are requested to name exhibits with regard to variety or cultivar where ever possible; in cases of close competition correct naming may be taken into consideration.
6. Entries along with the correct entry fee must reach the Section Secretaries by noon of Friday July 1st - Floral Art entries by June 19th. - no late entries can be accepted. Cheques, etc., should be made payable to "Lakeland Rose Show Ltd.". Please do not send coins in the post. Details of the number of exhibits allowed per class are detailed in the appropriate section of the schedule of classes.
7. Exhibition labels can be collected from the Section Secretary at the times for staging. These to be placed by the side of the exhibit. Vehicle passes must show the exhibitors name and section of entry and must be displayed in the front screen of your vehicle. Any vehicle causing an obstruction must be moved on request. All vehicles must be removed from the show area by 9 a.m. All boxes, bowls, vases, baskets and palettes are provided by the society but we regret we are unable to provide "Oasis" for staging..
8. The marquee will be open for staging at 6.30p.m. on Friday evening until 07.30 am. on Saturday at which time the marquee will be cleared for judging to commence at 8.00 am. prompt. No unauthorised person to remain during judging. Exhibitors in Floral Art classes may stage between 12noon. on Friday and 7.00 am. on Saturday. ( Note check times with section secretary )
9. The judge's decision shall be final in question of merit. The committee reserves to itself the decisions in all other matters.
10. All protests must be in writing and presented to the Section Secretary before 2.30p.m. on Saturday together with a deposit of £5: the deposit will be refunded if the protest is upheld.
11. All trophies remain the property of the society, and must be returned to the Trophy Secretary by June 1st. prior to the show cleaned and in good condition.
12. All exhibits, personal properties etc., shall be at the risk of the exhibitor. The Society shall not be liable for any loss or damage, how so ever caused. Should the show for any reason not be held, no exhibitor nor any other person shall have any claim against the Society.
13. Exhibitors shall, if requested, permit any person(s) as may be appointed by the Society for that purpose, to view their gardens, either prior to or after the show.
14. Where a trophy is decided by points a table of points laid down by the appropriate "Parent" society (if available) shall be used, or points of: 1st. Prize - 4 points, 2nd. Prize - 2 points, 3rd. Prize - 1 point.
15. Prize Money will be paid out by the Section Secretary, or his representative.
16. The show normally closes at 4p.m. on Sunday, when exhibitors may collect exhibits. No exhibit is to be removed before the close of the show.

 The defined show entry rules are in this years entry schedule.
Show rules on this page are a copy and should be used for your guidance only