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SETTING THE SEASON - The Art of Holiday Entertaining & Tablescape Competition

Presented by The Stuart Society
Event Date: November 18, 2026
Location: Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Application Deadline: October 12, 2026
Contestant Entry Fee: $100

You will be contacted by October 15, 2026. The Contestant Entry Fee is due upon acceptance.


TABLESCAPE COMPETITION RULES

• Each contestant will receive one 60-inch round table.

• The $100 entry fee must be paid to participate in the competition.

• Contestants are responsible for all design materials, décor, linens, tableware, florals, props, and other items used on their table.

• Contestants may bring assistants during the designated 2:00–5:00 PM set-up period.

• Tables must be fully completed and ready for viewing by 5:00 PM.

• The design must represent a holiday or seasonal celebration selected by the contestant.

• Tables must remain in place through judging and awards.

• All personal items and décor must be removed during the 9:00–10:00 PM breakdown period.

• The Stuart Society and Museum of Fine Arts are not responsible for loss of or damage to personal property, décor, or materials brought to the event.


CONTESTANT SCHEDULE

2:00–5:00 PM | Tablescape Set-Up
Contestants may arrive beginning at 2:00 PM. All tables must be completed by 5:00 PM. Contestants may bring assistants to help with set-up.

6:00 PM | Doors Open for Guests
Guests arrive. Holiday-themed appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be available.

6:30–7:30 PM | Melissa Bishop Bradley Program
Melissa will present her program on holiday entertaining and tablescape design.

7:30 PM | Judging & Awards
Melissa will tour the tables and select the Top Three Tablescapes. First, Second, and Third Place awards will be presented.

After the Awards | Book Signing
Melissa will be available to meet guests and sign her books. Her books will be available for purchase at the event.

9:00–10:00 PM | Tablescape Breakdown
Contestants must remove all personal belongings, décor, and materials from their tables during the designated breakdown period.

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Are you an event planner, designer, floral designer, or hobbyist?
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What excites you about decorating for the holidays?
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What holiday would you showcase for the event?
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Will you have additional people helping with setup and/or breakdown? If yes, how many?

Please note that the $100 Contestant Fee includes one entry to the event beginning at 6:00 pm. Any additional people attending the event portion should purchase tickets at stuartsociety.org.
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