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ENTRIES OPEN 2008 Blacktown City Garden Competition

Where :

Blacktown City

When :

14/07/2008 to 12/09/2008

More than 10 categories to enter including Blacktown's Most Attractive Street

Entries are now open for Blacktown's premier event, the Blacktown City Garden Competition 2008. There are numerous categories for beginners and the all-round gardener.

Preliminary judging will take place between Tuesday, September 16, 2008 to Friday, September 26, 2008, with final judging on Thursday, October 2, 2008, and will be assessed on the following criteria; overall appearance; general condition of plants and gardens; and design, including colour and effectiveness of planting.

Cash prizes and vouchers, will be awarded to winners of each main category, and various Special Award Winner.

Residents are also able to nominate the street on which they live, for the Most Attractive Street Award. The winning street will receive recognition in the local papers and a sign will be placed on the street, identifying that street as the winner of the year. Letters of recognition will also be sent to residents acknowledging their contribution to the Award.

ENTRIES CLOSE: 4.30pm, Friday, September 12, 2008. The winners will be announced on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 7.00pm in Bowman Hall, Campbell Street, Blacktown. All entrants, sponsors and judges are invited to the presentation.

For more information on available categories or an entry form contact Council on 9839 6000.