IRIS SHOWS 2012

ACCENT ON IRIS FLOWER SHOW
20th October, 2012
Saturday 10 am to 3 pm
Burrell Creek Hall, The Bucketts Way
Burrell Creek, New South Wales
17 km’s from the Taree Service Centre or 17 km’s north of Krambach.
Quality Iris on Display and For Sale, also Daylilies and Fresh Flowers
Light Refreshments available
Do consider entering the flower show.You may win a prize for your effort,
or, just add to the days Spring display!
The Show Schedule is on the website, or contact Lyz to receive one.
Entry Cost: $3.00
KINSPIRIT IRIS & DAYLILY FARM
Phone 6559 1275
www.kinspirit.com.au

THE IRIS SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA
NEW SOUTH WALES REGION
2012 IRIS SHOW
School of Art Hall
Great Western Highway, Wentworth Falls (near railway station)
October 27th - 28th, 2012
Saturday 11.30am.to 4.00 pm.
Sunday 9.00 am. to 3 pm.
Potted Iris, Rhizomes, Seeds, Craft Items, Cottage Plants for Sale,
Cultural Information, Lunch and Teas available
Admission $5 (Concessions) Children under 16 free
Wheelchair access
Information: 02 47842727
Email: dicoxiris@bigpond.com

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN IRIS SOCIETY ANNUAL SHOW
October 27th - 28th, 2012
Goodwood Community Centre, 32 - 34 Rosa St Goodwood.
Bearded, Japanese, Spuria, Louisiana and Pacific Coast Iris for sale.
Talks and demonstrations. Admission $3

MORRINSVILLE HORTICULTURE SOCIETY ROSE & IRIS SHOW
Campbell Hall, Knox Presbyterian Church Hall, Canada St, Morrinsville
Friday, November 2nd 2012
Entries at the hall on the day
Open to Public: 12 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Inquiries: Jan Kerkin
Ph: (07) 889 3607
Email: jan@kerkin.co.nz

HOBART HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY INC. ROSE, IRIS & FLORAL ART SHOW
2nd and 3rd November, 2012
Friday 1.00 - 6.00 pm. Saturday 10.00 am - 4.30 pm.
Please come along on Thursday night or Friday morning to enter some exhibits in the novice section. 
There is no cost to entering any of these shows.  New exhibitors desperately needed.  
Tubes and vases can be provided or you can use clean green bottles if you have them. 
Other iris members are present on Thursday night to help show you how to display your irises.
Hobart Town Hall – 50 Macquarie Street, Hobart   (opposite the GPO)
Admission is free

MASTERTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 2012 IRIS SHOW
Young Citizens Hall, Chapel Street, Kuripuni, Masterton
Display of Irises, Plant Sales, and Christmas Raffle
1pm-4pm, Saturday, 3rd November 2012 Admission $2.00
We encourage everyone to enter their blooms. You do not have to be a member to exhibit

HUTT VALLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY EARLY SUMMER SHOW
10th, & 11th November, 2012
Saturday 1.30 - 4.30 pm. Sunday 9.30 am - 4pm.
All entries must be received by 9.30 am on Saturday morning of the show
Judging commences at 10.30 am sharp
Horticultural Hall, Laings Rd, Lower Hutt
Entry fee is $2.50 adults, children free.
For further details contact the Secretary (04) 479 5548

MARTINBOROUGH ROSE & IRIS SHOW
Saturday 10th November 2012
12.00 noon until 4.00pm
Martinborough Town Hall,
Admission Gold coin Donation
For a Show Schedule and All Inquiries
Contact Maree Roy (06) 3069319 or Yvonne Harvey (06) 3069553

POVERTY BAY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ROSE & IRIS SHOW
10th & 11th November 2012
Showgrounds Park and Events Centre, Gisborne
Saturday 1.30 - 4.00 pm. Sunday 9.30 am - 3.30pm.
Entry fee is $4 adults, children free.
For further details contact the Show Secretary, Anne Pole, 06 868 5245

O'DEA HONDA EGMONT A & P ASSOCIATION SUMMER SHOW
Featuring the Topp Twins,
Showgrounds, Burnside Avenue, Hawera
16th & 17th November 2012
Home Industries including Iris and Flower Show, Cattle, Equestrian, Dog Trial, Tractor Pull, Kidzone.
www.egmontshowgrounds.org.nz

TIMARU HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY EARLY SUMMER SHOW
17th & 18th November, 2012
Saturday 2.00 - 5.00 pm. Sunday 1.00 - 4.30pm.
Caroline Bay Hall, TIMARU
Irises, Roses, cut flowers, container plants, orchids, alpine and rock garden plants, bonsai, floral art, fruit and vegetables.
Braggers Corner for large or unusual vegetables and plants
Entry fee is $3.00 adults, or a membership ticket, children free
For further details contact the Secretary, Ted Falvey (03) 684 3760

NELSON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ROSE AND IRIS SHOW 2012
The Nelson Horticultural Society Inc. are holding their Rose and Iris Show
in conjunction with the NELSON GROWABLES GARDEN FAIR
Sunday 18th November 2012 at the at the Granary, Founders Park, Nelson
From 10.00 am -5 pm. Entry $5 adults, children free.
For further details contact the Show Secretary, Carol Hughes, (03) 547 9563

The above is a list of Australian and New Zealand 2012 Iris Shows to date. If you require a show schedule or times to stage your blooms please do not hesitate to contact the Show Secretary's listed above. This post will be updated when I am notified of more shows. If you have a show you would like to add to the list leave details as a comment.

Variety of the Iris used in the feature shot is Ron Busch amazing Tall Bearded Iris 'Southern Autumn'

Photo credit and copyright Iris Hunter