07/25/2024
ARE YOU A COMPETITOR? IT’S TIME TO GET REGISTERED FOR YOUR NEXT COMPETITION.
For questions contact Kay Schlaefli Aifd
[email protected]
479-459-8034.
It’s time to get registered for the Arkansas Florist Association’s annual convention. Come join us for a weekend of networking meeting new friends, visiting old friends lots of education, inspiration, passion and love of all things flowers.
Did you know Arkansas boast 4 design competitions?
Scholarship design competition is our entry level competition. It’s $75 to enter, winner receives $1000 scholarship sponsored by BloomBudz.
Arkansas cup is our Arkansas designer of the year competition. Any AIFD member in good standing, previous winner and runner up of scholarship design competition, winner of the table top competition are eligible to
Compete. Winner receives a
2025 general registration to AIFD Symposium, a Beautiful Arkansas Cup Trophy, $500 Bill Plummer Scholarship, $300 Cash Prize from Southern Wholesale, Opportunity to Represent Arkansas in the 2025 Mid-America Invitational Cup Competition in Little Rock, AR. Entry fee and registration will be paid by the Arkansas Florists Association.
Mid America Cup Competition
Is our elite competition, representatives from state associations, organizations, competitions all face off for the coveted Mid America Cuo Title,
The prize package includes
A gorgeous Mid America Cup Trophy, $1500 cash prize,
And $500 if winner represents Arkansas Florist Association in the 2025 Sylvia Cup
competition.
The Nick Schembra AIFD Iron Designer Competition,
Sign up for a chance to compete with 11 other contestants to win the coveted trophy and a full registration to 2025 Arkansas Florist Association convention! This is a super fun competition that anyone can enter, the cost is
Free. We will select 12 names to be the contestants.
We have the extremely talented, 2 time Mid America Cup winner Jay Morris sponsored by the Arkansas Florist association presenting our Friday night program!
Everyday Elegance” Modern Floral Design Showcase presented by Sandy Shrek AIFD, PFCI, CFD, sponsored by Smithers Oasis.
Chromatic Alchemy - The Journey into the Emotional Tapestry of Color presented by Jacob McCall AIFD, AAF, FSMD, PFCI sponsored by FTD.
The amazing John Hosek AIFD, PFCI, CF, CAFA sponsored by
Teleflora .
Bald, Beautiful & Blooming
Ace Berry AIFD, CFD, TMF & Alan Masters AIFD, CFD
Hands on classes :
The Art of Flowers by
Kay Schlaefli AIFD, CFD, AAMF, AMF and
Alli Meaux CFD, AMF
Bouquets for a Princess by John Lechliter AIFD, CFD
Flowers to wear by Trish Upshaw AIFD, CFD, AMF
Event Highlights:
Thursday Evening: President’s Reception to kick off the weekend, meet other contestants and attendees.
Friday: Mid America and Arkansas Cup competitions, followed by an evening program and dinner. Dress as your favorite Disney character and join us for karaoke fun!
Saturday: Early morning hands-on classes (additional payment required), followed by various programs and an afternoon hands-on class. The President’s Award Banquet will conclude the day. The winners will be announced tonight!
Sunday: More hands-on classes, programs, and another competition. Enter the Nick Schembra Annual Iron Designer competition for a chance to showcase your skills. No entry fee is required, but you need to put your name in the hat, 12 names will be drawn to select the contestants. Win the title, trophy and a full registration to our 2025 Annual convention!
Message me for more details
[email protected]
Hope to see you in August!
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