Kamloops Garden Club

Community Rose & Flower Show &  Tea

Saturday, June 20, 2026 • Heritage House, Riverside Park

There’s something special about a room filled with flowers grown and arranged by neighbours and friends. Our annual Community Rose & Flower Show & Tea is a celebration of local gardens, creativity, and the joy of sharing what we grow. Whether you’re an experienced exhibitor or simply curious, we warmly invite you to take part.

Everyone is welcome — and it’s free to enter.

Event Schedule

Heritage House – 100 Lorne St., Kamloops (Riverside Park)

• 8:00–10:15 am — Entries accepted
• 10:30 am — Judging begins
• 1:00–3:00 pm — Doors open to the public
  • Admission $5 (includes tea, coffee, goodies & raffle prizes)
• 3:00 pm — Awards presentation
• 3:30 pm — Exhibits may be removed

Who Can Enter

We truly mean it when we say the show is for everyone.

• Classes 1–67: Open to all
• Classes 68–82: Open to anyone except those paid for floral arranging
• Class 83: Children & teens
• Class 84: Professional floral designers

Entering is free, and you may enter as many classes as you like — even more than one entry per class.

A Friendly Overview of the Classes

There’s a place for every kind of gardener:

• Roses — from Hybrid Teas to fragrant varieties
• Annuals & Perennials — nasturtiums, sweet peas, daisies, delphiniums, and more
• Flowering Shrubs
• Iris, Peony, Clematis, Lilies
• Foliage — including hostas, grasses, and coral bells
• Potted Houseplants & Outdoor Containers
• Collections — five stems of your favourites
• Dried Materials
• Arrangements — from tiny “Teeny Weeny” designs to “Orient Express” and “Power of Pink”
• Just for Fun — vegetables, wood & stone, fairy gardens
• Youth & Professional Classes

There truly is something for everyone — even a single bloom from your garden can make a lovely entry.

Ribbons & Special Prizes

Ribbons are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in every class.

Special prizes include: Best Rose, Best Arrangement, Best Clematis, Best Peony, Best Annual, Best Potted Houseplant, Best Foliage, Best in Show, and many more.

Judges follow BC Council of Garden Clubs standards, and volunteers will be on hand to help with registration cards.

Tea Service

Your $5 admission during public viewing includes:

• Tea & coffee
• Homemade goodies
• Raffle prizes
• A relaxed, friendly atmosphere surrounded by beautiful blooms

It’s a lovely afternoon out, even if you’re not entering.

New to Showing Flowers? You’re in Good Company

Many of our exhibitors started by bringing just one bloom from their garden.

A few gentle tips:

• Pick and condition flowers the day before if possible
• Use clear glass containers for most cut‑flower classes
• Remove damaged leaves and keep stems standing straight
• Accessories are only allowed where noted
• And most importantly — have fun with it

We’ll have volunteers available all morning to help you get settled.

Why Enter?

Because it’s joyful. Because it’s community. Because someone will smile at your bloom and feel inspired.

And because sharing what we grow is one of the loveliest parts of being a gardener.

We’d Love to See Your Flowers This Year

Bring a bloom, a branch, a pot, or an arrangement — whatever you feel proud of. Every entry adds beauty to the room and helps make the show special.