Horticulture
Let Your Talent Bloom
Create something beautiful in the Rodeo’s Horticulture Competition! Show your talents in one or several of the competitions categories including, floral design, plant life, landscaping and photography.
Winners of each category are eligible to receive cash prizes and a buckle (1st), banner (2nd-3rd), or ribbon (4th-10th).
The Horticulture entry system will open on Monday, November 2, 2027, at 9 AM.
2027 Entry Dates
Entry system opens
November 2, 2026
9 AM | All competitions
Entry system closes
January 15, 2027
Competitions with entry limits close early. Miniscapes, Texas Tables, Rodeo Cup and Dining Duets will close as soon as entry limits are met. Photography and Petit Container Grown Plants will remain open until the entry deadline.
2027 Entry Dates
| Competition | Entry fee | FFA or 4-H membership | Entries close | 2027 theme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | $0 | Not required | January 15, 2027 at 4 PM | Flowers by the Moonlight |
| Petit Container Grown Plants | $0 | Required | January 15, 2027 at 4 PM | N/A |
| Miniscapes | $25 | Required | When entry limit is met | Southern Welcome, Texas Style |
| Texas Tables | $25 | Required | When entry limit is met | Under the Big Top |
| Rodeo Cup | $35 | Required | When entry limit is met | N/A |
| Dining Duets | $35 | Required | When entry limit is met | N/A |
Entry fees are new for 2027. Theme details will be listed in the rules and regulations.
Important Information for 2027
Junior Show Entry System
We are using the Rodeo’s Junior Show entry system for Miniscapes, Texas Tables, Rodeo Cup, Petit Container Grown Plants, and Dining Duets. Horticulture Photography will have a separate entry form.
Communication Goes to Advisors
Exhibitor communication, tickets and passes will be sent to FFA or 4-H advisors in the following competitions: Miniscapes, Texas Tables, Rodeo Cup, Petit Container Grown Plants and Dining Duets.
Earlier Check-In
Competition check-in will begin earlier than in years past. Please refer to the rules and regulations for specific information.
Updated Scoring Rubric
Please review the updated scoring rubric in the rules and regulations.
Petit Container Grown Plant Size
Petit Container Grown Plant entries must measure between three (3) and twenty (20) inches. This includes the plant, container and decorative items.
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Questions?
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
NRG Center
3 NRG Park
Houston, Texas 77054
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 832.667.1110