Noyo Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society

 John Druecker Memorial

Rhododendron  Show and Plant Sale 

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In 2015 the 38th Annual John Druecker Memorial Rhododendron Show & Plant Sale will be held at The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens in Fort Bragg on May 2nd and 3rd.  This is a juried show and one of the largest on the west coast with over 700 entries entered annually.  The show includes flower trusses, plants, bonsai, photos and floral arrangements of rhododendrons. Everyone is welcome to enter. 

Those wishing to enter should bring their entries to the Gardens on Thursday, April 30th, between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM, and on Friday, May 1st, between 9:00   AM and 1:00 PM.  Chapter Members will assist in filling out entry forms at check in.  Judging will take place starting at 3:00 PM Friday.  All winning entries will be rewarded with ribbons and some will be awarded trophies.  Judges come from outside of the area. 

The show opens to the public at 9:00 AM Saturday, closing at 5:00 PM, and continues 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday. 

Local growers and members will be on hand at the Plant Sale from 9 to 5 Saturday and 9 to 5 Sunday to assist in answering questions and purchasing plants. There will be ongoing raffles, a silent auction, refreshments, educational displays and more throughout the show!

    Admission is free to this lovely event  

Join us at the 38th Annual

John Druecker Memorial Show and Plant Sale

 May 2nd & 3rd, 2015

For additional information please contact us.

 Noyo Chapter Show 2013 

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

Laura Grant, Executive Director of the ARS

 at the 2013 Noyo Show 

Some 2013 Trusses On Display

2013 Judges 

 

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For more local information please see useful links on our contact page

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For 2014 Judges select this link.

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For 2014 Show Rules select this link.