Courtesy Jan Lee

Over the years, the flower show has had many themes. The theme for 2022 is, “Farie Tales & Flowers.” The committee hopes the theme will encourage inventive entries. Think how colorful all the many blooms around us can be. Each delicate blossom could inspire you to create a whimsical arrangement. Think of the dainty miniature arrangements that could be on display. Look around your garden and begin to plan your entry.

Competitive entries are limited to residents within the Fillmore Unified School District boundaries. However, entries from non-residents are welcome for exhibition. All entries for competition must have been grown by the exhibitor or by the exhibitor’s family for Youth entries. The judges for the flower show are experts. Every year they comment about how much they enjoy the Fillmore Flower Show. It is a truly fun community event.

There are three divisions in the flower show specifically for youth. Youth Composition—write an original poem or short essay on a single page, with or without illustration, on the theme of the flower show. Youth Arrangements—a flower display to be arranged at the show without adult help. Youth Art— a non-competitive division. Original art work on the Flower Show Theme. Also, there will be a table where children can plant a succulent to take home.

The committee members are thrilled that we will be able to have the flower show this year. We hope all of Fillmore will show up to celebrate the beauty in our community on April 9 and/or 10 at 533 Santa Clara Street, Fillmore. For complete information and rules go to fillmoreflowershow.org.