The Illawarra Rose Society is hosting the Festival of Roses, where members and garden enthusiasts are invited to showcase their roses for judging. This is a perfect opportunity for both novice and seasoned gardeners to share and learn from each other's experiences.

Kristin Dawson from the Illawarra Rose Society says that the Illawarra’s speciality is ‘Roses in a Seashell’ or ‘Roses in a Teacup’. The Rose Society is doing something different this year by inviting the public who grow roses in their gardens to participate. All avid rose gardeners can bring along some roses from their garden and the Society will display the suburb they are grown in. These won’t be judged though.

Kristin says, “There are many beautiful roses grown in so many gardens across these regions, and it is wonderful to share them beyond the private garden,” adding “There also are opportunities for children to exhibit.” There are two sections, for children under 8 and under 12 to decorate a hat and/ or a basket with roses, as well as a floral art display named ‘Out of the Kitchen.’

Event Details:

   Date: October 28th (Saturday) and 29th (Sunday)

   Exhibition Hours: Saturday, 12pm – 5pm | Sunday, 9am – 2:30pm

   Location: Jamberoo School of Arts Halls, 30 Allowrie Street, Jamberoo

   Admission Cost: Free to $5

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of roses. Mark your calendar and join the Illawarra Rose Society for a fragrant and colourful weekend at the Festival of Roses.