VIRAGS' Annual Spring Show
April 18-19, 2026
Mary Winspear Community Centre
2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC
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 it's a unique opportunity to acquire alpine plants.
The Spring Show and Sale features:
Show schedule (tentative):
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.
- The Plant Sale: by specialty nurseries, VIRAGS, and club members takes place Sunday, April 19, 2026, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
- The Plant Show: a spectacular display of rare and unusual plants grown by club members
- Tea
- Silent auction: Rare or unusual garden items
- Door prizes
Show schedule (tentative):
- Saturday, April 18 -- Hall setup -- 9:00 am to 10:30 am
- Saturday, April 18 -- Plant staging -- 10:30 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, April 18 -- Judging -- 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Sunday, April 19 -- Open to the public -- 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday April 19 -- 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.
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Check the Show Classes and Trophies information here or download and print it for future reference!
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Be sure to check the event's schedule. |
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Before you attend, see VIRAGS' suggestions for exhibitors and judges. |
Where is it?
Mary Winspear Community Centre
2243 Beacon Avenue,
Sidney, BC Canada
2243 Beacon Avenue,
Sidney, BC Canada