Creative Living competition registration for Southwest Florida Ag Expo now open
Creative Living competition registration for Southwest Florida Ag Expo now open
Registration for the Southwest Florida Ag Expo’s popular Creative Living Competition opened Oct. 1.
The free competition celebrates the creativity and skills of Southwest Florida residents, offering an opportunity to showcase handmade projects, artistic works and homegrown talent.
The Creative Living Competition is open to both adults and youth, regardless of 4-H or FFA affiliation. Exhibitors may enter in one or more of the established eight divisions:
• Fabric & Threads – Quilts, embroidery, and textiles.
• Handcraft – Woodworking, jewelry, and other handmade creations.
• Cottage Food – Homemade foods that comply with Florida’s Cottage Food Law.
• Fine Art – Original paintings, drawings, and mixed media.
• Photography – Capturing nature, people, and special moments.
• Tablescape – Decorative table settings for any occasion.
• Home Gardening & Horticulture – Floral arrangements, plants and garden designs.
• S.T.E.A.M. – Projects highlighting science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Important details:
• Eligibility: Open to residents of Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties.
• Requirements: All entries must be original work and may not have been previously exhibited at the SWFL Ag Expo. The rulebook is available at www.swflagexpo.com.
• Registration: Visit Showman.app to register by 5 p.m., Monday, Jan. 18, 2027.
• Admission: Each exhibitor will receive one general admission ticket to the Expo.
All Creative Living exhibits will be on display during the Southwest Florida Ag Expo, themed “Make a Splash at the SWFL Ag Expo.” The event is scheduled for Feb. 25-March 7, 2027, at Mike Greenwell Regional Park (formerly the Lee County Civic Center Complex), 11831 Bayshore Road. The 2027 theme honors the area’s agricultural heritage while offering thrills, entertainment and food for all ages.
For contest rules, division details, and guidelines, visit www.swflagexpo.com.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2027 Southwest Florida Ag Expo, including event and livestock sponsorships. Visit www.swflagexpo.com and click on the “Sponsors” tab for details.
For the complete schedule of events, special promotions and ticketing information, visit www.swflagexpo.com or follow the Southwest Florida Ag Expo on Facebook at www.facebook.com/swflagexpo. Check the website regularly, as event details, ticketing information and updates continue to be posted.
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