Information for both National Daffodil Shows
Each year, there are two National Daffodil Society Shows, one held in the North Island and one in the South Island. Below are the dates and locations for both National Shows. For ferry information and schedules, click on The Interislander or Bluebridge.
85th Annual North Island National Daffodil Society Show
Saturday & Sunday, September 10th-11th
Hosted by Taranaki Daffodil Club and Hawera Horticultureal Society
Hawera Community Centre, Hawera
Accomodations:
Due to world cup rugby match in New Plymouth, accomdations will be tight. Several motels have units "penciled in" for NDS members. You must confirm yor own booking as soon as possible.
Contact for National Show: Alasdair Nicoll
PH: (07) 823 6044
Email: aknicholl@xtra.co.nz
Contact for Hawera: Joy Brogden
PH: (06) 272 8282
Email: brogdenbulbs@xtra.co.nz
85th Annual South Island National Daffodil Society Show
Saturday & Sunday, September 24th-25th
Celebrating Canterbury Horiticulture Society's 150th Jubilee
Hosted by Canterbury Horticultural Society and the Christchurch Daffodil Circle
Canterbury Horticultural Centre, Christchurch
Contact for National Show: Judy Phimister
Ph:
(03) 693 7674
Email: gjphimister@xtra.co.nz
Contact for Christchurch: David Adams
PH: (03) 342-6236
Email: D-L.Adams@xtra.co.nz
Local Daffodil Shows in New Zealand
Below are dates and locations for all daffodils shows scheduled to be held throughout New Zealand this year. To revise current information below or include your daffodil show on this page, please contact the NDS Honorary Secretary, Denise McQuarrie
Please return to this page for changes to the information below and for newly posted daffodil shows.
North Island Daffodil Shows
August
Monday, August 15th
Northern Daffodil Club Table Show
Hamilton Gardens Pavilion, Cobham Drive, Hamilton
Enquiries: Faith Miller
PH: (07) 870 5443
Email: G_Miller@xtra.net.co.nzSaturday, August 27th
St. Pat's Hall, Alexandra St., Te Awamutu
Open to public Saturday, 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. Free admission.
Enquiries: Faith Miller
PH: (07) 870 5443
Email: G_Miller@xtra.net.co.nzSaturday & Sunday, August 27th-28th
Poverty Bay Horticultural Society Spring Show
Showgrounds Events Centre, Gisborne
Open to public Saturday 1:30 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Enquiries: Anne Pole
PH: (06) 868 5245
September
Friday, September 2nd
Morrinsville Horticultural Society Spring Show
Campbell Hall, Knox Presbyterian Church Hall, Canada St., Morrinsville
Entries at the hall on the day.
Open to Public: 12 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Enquiries: Jan Kerkin
Ph: (07) 889 3607
Email: jan@kerkin.co.nzFriday & Saturday, September 2nd-3rd
Otaki Horticultural Society Spring Show
Presbyterian Church Hall, Mill Road, Otaki
Entries at the hall
Open to Public: Friday 2-5 pm, Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Enquiries: John McLennan
Ph: (06) 364 7229
Email: jfmdaffs@extra.co.nzSaturday, September 3rd-4th
New Plymouth Horticultural Society Show
Pukekura Raceway Function Centre, New Plymouth
Enquiries: Joan Paton
PH: (06) 757 5957Saturday, September 3rd
Howick Horticultural Society Spring Show, Daffodils and Camellias
Fencible Lounge, Howick Library, Howick
Open to public 10:30a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Free admission.
Enquiries: Patti Carr
PH: (08) 953 8687
Email: carrep@xtra.co.nzSaturday & Sunday, September 3rd-4th
Titahi Bay Horticultural Society Spring Show
North Wellington Indoor Bowling Association Hall
Onepoto Road, Titahi Bay, Poriua
Open to public Saturday 1-5 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Enquiries: Martin McKendrick
PH: (04) 236 8062
Email: mckendrick@xtra.co.nzSaturday & Sunday, September 10th & 11th
North Island National Daffodil Society Show
Hawera Community Centre, Hawera
Contact for National Show: Alasdair Nicoll
PH: (07) 823 6044
Email: aknicoll@xtra.co.nz
Contact for Hawera: Joy Brogden
PH: (06) 272 8282
Email: brogdenbulbs@xtra.co.nzSaturday & Sunday, September 10th-11th
Hutt Valley Horticultural Society Spring Show
Lower Hutt Horticulture Hall, Laings Road, Lower Hutt
Open to public Saturday 12 noon to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m.
Enquiries: Mrs. C. Robertson
Ph: (04) 566 2420
Email: c.mrobertson@clear.net.nzSaturday, September 17th
Central Daffodil Group Show
Palmerston North Community Leisure Centre
569 Ferguson Street, Palmerston North
Open to public Saturday, 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. Free Admission
Contact: Ngaire Mountfort
Ph: (06) 276 1781Saturday, September 17th-18th
Tulip and Daffodil Festival
Hamilton Gardens Pavilion, Cobham Drive, Hamilton
Open to public Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free Admission
Enquiries: Bronwyn Phillips
PH: (07) 829 4725
Email: phillipsgb@slingshot.co.nzWednesday, September 21st
102nd Spring Flower Show
Te Kawau Memorial Recreation Centre
Wye Street, Rongotea
Open to public Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Enquires: Elsa Stern
PH: (06) 324 8636
October
Saturday, October 1st
Wanganui Spring Show
War Memorial Hall, Watt Street, Wanganui
Open to public Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 5 :00p.m.
Enquires: Wayne Hughes
PH: (06) 347 2847Saturday, October 1st
Northern Daffodil Club Late Show
Exhibition Hall, Hamilton Gardens Pavilion, Cobham Drive, Hamilton
Open to public Saturday, 12 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Enquiries: Faith Miller
PH: (07) 870 5443
Email: G_Miller@xtra.net.co.nzSunday, October 2nd
Daffodil Club Late Show
Midhurst Hall Taranaki,
Enquiries: Joy Brogden
PH: (06) 272 8282
Email: brogdenbulbs@xtra.co.nz
South Island Daffodil Shows
September
Friday & Saturday, September 9th-10th
Marlborough Spring Show
St. Christopher's Church Hall
Corner of Weld & Cleghorn Streets
92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown, Blenheim
Open to public Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Enquiries: Rex Bright
PH: (03) 578 3949
Email: r.bright@actrix.co.nzSaturday, September 10th
St. Peters Church Hall, Riccarton
All entries before Thursday, 7.00 p.m
Enquiries: Bev Bristowe
PH: 03 960 3381Tuesday, September 13th
Seddon Spring Show
Seddon Domain, Seddon
Open to public Tuesday, 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Enquiries: Rex Bright
PH: (03) 578 3949
Email: r.bright@actrix.co.nzSaturday & Sunday, September 17th-18th
Brightwater Horticultural Society Spring Show
Brightwater Memorial Hall, Lord Rutherford, Brightwater
Open to public Saturday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Enquiries: Pamela Sirett
PH: (03) 542 3414
Email: ann.s@xtra.co.nzSaturday & Sunday, September 17th-18th
Canterbury Horticultural Society Show in conjuction with New Zealand Alpine Garden Society, Christchurch
Canterbury Horticultural Centre
Entries by 15th Sept 10 p.m.
Enquiries: David Adams
PH: (03) 342-6236
Email: D-L.Adams@xtra.co.nzSaturday & Sunday, September 24th-25th
South Island National Daffodil Society Show
Celebrating Canterbury Horiticulture Society's 150th Jubilee
Canterbury Horticultural Society and the Christchurch Daffodil Circle
Canterbury Horticultural Centre, Christchurch
Contact for National Show: Judy Phimister
Ph: (03) 693 7674
Email: gjphimister@xtra.co.nz
Contact for Christchurch: David Adams
PH: (03) 342-6236
Email: D-L.Adams@xtra.co.nzSaturday & Sunday, September 17th-18th
Timaru Horticulture Spring Show
Caroline Bay Hall, Timaru
Open to public Saturday 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Enquiries: Jenny Young
PH: (03) 684 7676
Email: d.jyoung@xtra.co.nzFriday, September 30th
Balclutha Garden Club Show, Flower Festival
Balclutha Memorial Hall, 4 Clyde St., Balclutha
Open to public 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Enquires: Sue Bound
PH: (03) 418 4004Friday & Saturday, Sept 30th - Oct 1st
Winton Garden Club Spring Show, Winton
Open to public Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Enquiries: Joan
PH: (03) 236 8211
or Daphne
PH: (03) 236 7852
October
Saturday, October 1st
Catlins Horticultural Society Spring Show
Owaka Community Centre, Overden St., Owaka
Open to public 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., prize giving at 4:30 p.m.
Enquiries: Jenny Mason
PH: 415 8334Saturday October 1st
Trinity Church Spring Show
Trinity Church Road, Timaru
Enquiries: Elaine Goodfellow
PH: (03) 688 1781Saturday, October 1st
Woodend Community Centre, Woodend, Canterbury
Enquiries: David Adams
PH: (03) 342 6236
Email: D-L.Adams@xtra.co.nz
Contact the NDS Honorary Secretary, Denise McQuarrie to include your daffodil show or revise current show information on this page.
2012 International Daffodil Events
American Daffodil Society National Convention in Baltimore, Maryland
2012 New Zealand Hosts World Daffodil Convention
Sept 28, 29, & 30
In 2012, The National Daffodil Society of New Zealand will proudly host the International World Daffodil Convention in Dunedin at the Edgar Centre. Every four years, the world-wide daffodil community meets at a host country to celebrate and enjoy their favourite flower.
For more information, please contact Trevor Rollinson.