Potted Plant Show
A longtime Minnesota State Fair tradition
The hort society’s Potted Plant Show draws hundreds of entries and thousands of viewers, sparking interest in plants and giving the public up-close access to new varieties for home and garden.
Every August, plant lovers of all ages and backgrounds show off their star specimens in the iconic Agriculture Horticulture Building at the Minnesota State Fair. A team of trained judges crowns a grand champion and other winners in various categories. Whether you’re entering a plant or just wandering through, all are welcome to join the fun.
This competition cultivates aesthetic sense and artistic skills, highlighting excellent specimens and creative use of plant material. It also promotes improved horticultural practices in the home, garden and community.
2023 Show Schedule
Find set-up, judging and viewing dates. Entries accepted August 23, 2023!
Plant Drop-Off/Pick-Up Map
See where to bring your entries and then pick them up after the show.
Plant Tags
To speed up the registration process, you can print tags online. Tags also available at registration.
Photo Gallery
Sneak a peek inside past shows, where plant lovers of all ages and backgrounds gather to show off their prize plants every year.
