May Flowers at the May 18th Market

May Farmers Market will feature the theme "Virginia Flowers" and will include an art competition, flower arranging demonstration, and presentations with gardening ideas on flowers and flowering shrubs and trees that do well in our region. There will be two categories for the art competition: "Youth under 18" with a $50 prize awarded to first place winner, and "Adult over 18" with a $100 prize awarded to first place winner.  Entries must be flower-themed paintings and photography, and must be presented at the entry table on the Fountain Green Welcome Tent lawn not later than 10 a.m. the morning of May 18th.  Art judges will review the entries and winners will be announced at Noon.  In addition to the cash prize for the two first place winners, ribbons will be awarded for first, second, and third place in both Youth and Adult categories.  Entries will be on display from 11 a.m. until Noon and the gardening talks and demonstrations will be from 11:30 until Noon.