🌺 Frequently Asked Questions About the Contests
What types of contests are held during the Flower Festival?
The festival brings together a wide variety of creative competitions such as Floral Facades, Arches, Monumentals, Bicycles with Attitude, Neighborhoods with Attitude, the “Florecer en el Tiempo” (“Blooming Through Time”) Photography Contest and Cooking with Flowers, which includes the categories Main Course, Dessert, Mini Cakes, Mixology and Gourmet Starters.
Who can take part in the contests?
Everyone who loves art, food and flowers can take part: Antigua residents, florists, chefs, artists, students and entrepreneurs. Some contests are individual and others are for groups or the community.
How can I sign up for a contest?
Each category has an online registration form on its page within the Festival's official website.
Just fill in your details, select the category and download the official rules to learn the guidelines.
Is there a participation fee?
Most of the festival's contests are free and are designed to encourage artistic and community participation.
Some special categories (such as Cooking with Flowers or Photography) may require prior registration or digital submission of the material.
What are the judging criteria?
Each contest has its own specialized jury that evaluates aspects such as:
- Creativity and originality.
- Technique and composition.
- Use of flowers and natural materials.
- Relation to the theme of the year: “Historias floreciendo en comunidad” (“Stories blooming in community”)
What prizes do the winners receive?
Winners receive official festival recognitions, cash prizes, special mentions from sponsors and the opportunity to showcase their works or products on the Flower Festival's platforms.
Where are the contest results published?
Results are announced during the festival's activities and are later published on the official social media and the website of the Flower Festival in La Antigua Guatemala.