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VIRAGS' Annual Spring Show
 
April 18-19, 2026
Mary Winspear Community Centre  (see map below)

The Annual Spring Show and Plant Sale is a key horticultural event in Victoria.  You will see unusual alpine, woodland, and bog plants potted or arranged in troughs and miniature gardens. This is one of a very few judged alpine plant shows in North America. The plants for sale are diverse and abundant and a unique opportunity to acquire alpine plants.  

 The Spring Show and Sale features:
  • The Plant Sale: by specialty nurseries, VIRAGS, and club members takes place   Sunday (9 AM - 3 PM).
  • The Plant Show: a spectacular display of rare and unusual plants grown by club members  
  • Seed sales
  • Tea
  • Silent auction
  • Door prizes                                  

Show Schedule (Tentative)
  • Saturday, April 18th -- Hall setup --  9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Saturday, April 18th -- Plant staging -- 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Saturday, April 18th --  Judging -- 5:00PM to 8:00 PM
  • Sunday, April 19th    --  Open to the public  -- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Sunday April 19th     --  Take down -- 5:00 PM 

​Who may exhibit?
Anyone may exhibit! Non-members are welcome to enter and there are categories for children and youth.  Bring your entries during Plant Staging on Saturday.

How to exhibit?

For step-by-step information follow the links for a printable set of instructions.



​1.

Check the Show Classes and Trophies information here or download and print it for future reference! 
Download Info


​2.


​Once you've chosen your classes, download the entry form.
Entry Form


​3.


Be sure to check the event's schedule.
Schedule


​4.


​​Before you attend, see VIRAGS' suggestions for exhibitors and judges.
Exhibitors
Judges

Where is it?
Mary Winspear Community Centre
2243 Beacon Avenue,
Sidney, B.C. Canada
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