Spring has returned – and so will the Bacchus Marsh Flower and Garden Show next month for its 12th year.
Running across two days from October 25 to 26, the community-focused show will include competitions across the sections of flowers, produce, jams and preserves, junior cakes and photography section, and more – all with a garden theme.
The popular plant sale will also be returning, offering the chance to bring home a new addition to your garden.
Show president Kathy Cairns said the event is put together by a committee interested in supporting the Bacchus Marsh and district community.
“The first year after Covid was quiet, but last year, we had a 25 per cent increase [of entries] from the previous year, and so we’re hoping for that sort of increase in this year … so finger crossed that the weather is kind to us!” Ms Cairns said.
“Our junior section has really improved enormously, each year that has gone up by a lot …that’s probably due to the effort that we put in [via the committee] with the local schools,” she said.
“We’re very appreciative that the schools support us the way they do.”
The committee has handed out a free colouring competition to all primary schools in Moorabool, and when they are returned, they will decorate a wall inside of the hall.
Next door in the James Young room of the Lerderderg Library, the B-MAC Gallery and local basket weaving group will present displays of their work.
Several local and Victorian organisations will host stalls at the event, and the local Country Women’s Association will be providing a Devonshire tea.
Entry costs $5 for an adult, and children aged under 16 can enter for free.
Further details on the event and entries are available online.
The show will be open for viewing from 12–4pm on Saturday, October 25 and from 10am–4pm on Sunday, October 26 at the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall.
Details: bmflowershow.org
