Week 2 & 3 are at Glendoveer West.  A nice warm up befroe th competions gets feirce.  Remember to bring $3 for Long Drive, K.P. and Long Putt.

 🌹 2026 Blessing of the Festival🌹 

The community is warmly invited to attend the Blessing of the Rose Festival, the cherished kickoff to our festival season.

             The Blessing is a non-denominational ceremony that brings our community together in unity and reflection, welcoming everyone of all faiths and backgrounds.  

*Admission if free*

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

Time: 12:00PM - 3:00PM

Location: St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 11265 SW Cabot Street, Beaverton, OR 97005

*Parking*

 Front church lot, parking on both sides of the church, and also behind the church*

VIP Parking will be blocked off - You will be notified if you are in the VIP area

(Please no parking in the lower lot with gravel & passenger cars)

Note: There is NO street parking

Event Schedule

1:00PM - CEREMONY PROMPTY BEGINS (1 HOUR)

2:00PM - Rose Planting Ceremony + Photos w/Prime Minister Ron Fisher, Lady Kelly Fisher, Royal Rosarian Council, & Court

2:30PM - A light reception of cookies and juice 

3:00PM  - Event concludes 

Request & Attire: Rosarians in white uniforms will serve as the Honor Guard. 
All Royal Rosarians wear white uniforms, hats, gloves, and capes. New members without a white uniform should attend in a green jacket & black pants.

Cookies! 

We need your best home-made cookies to contribute to the reception offering.

Please let Sue Horton know directly if you can bring cookies.

2nd week Glendoveer West. Ken Y will be in San Antonio so maybe we have a chance at long drive!  Next week, back to Rose City Golf Club!

The 82nd Avenue of Roses is celebrating their 20th year hosting a parade and other celebrations of all things East Portland! Their theme this year is: History of East Portland. Come join the fun and march in the parade.

When: Saturday, April 25th. The parade kicks off at 9:30, please be there by 8:45 am!

Where: Staging is near SE Holgate and SE 82nd - exact location to be provided closer to the date

Dress: Whites, gloves, hats, and capes - or greens for those who are suitless.

Parking: on the street so allow time!

After Parade Socializing Spot: TBD (let me know if you have a suggestion!)

Other: Among other events, The 82nd Ave group is hosting a Rose Photo contest. Anyone interested in participating should read the Details here: 2026 Rose Photo Contest 

Note that we will not be using the float for this parade.

The travelers will be back from San Antonio so competion is sure to be fierce...or at least the tales at the 19th hole will be grand :)  See you there.

Please join us for this very special parade at Arleta School.  

Each year Arleta first graders do a unit study on family, traditions, and symbolism.  At the end of the unit each student creates a shoebox parade float representing their family then the first grade parades through the school. The entire school and many family members come to cheer. The Royal Rosarians have had the honor of marshaling this parade for the last several years.

Where:  Arleta Elementary School, 5109 SE 66th Avenue, Portland OR 97206
When:   9:00am - 10:00am - please meet at the front of the school at 8:30am for directions
Attire:   whites, capes, gloves and hats - new members can wear green jacket & black pants if they don't have their whites -- sticky roses will be provided
Parking:  Parking will be on street

After the parade, the Rosarians gather close to the school at Pieper Cafe (6504 SE Foster Road) for coffee and pastries

Wenatchee Applarians are excited that you will be joining them for the 107th Apple Blossom Festival. Looking forward to a fun filled weekend. Welcome to the beautiful Wenatchee Valley! "Everything's Coming Up Blossoms!" 

Register for Applarian Hospitality

Host Hotel is: Coast Wenachee Center Early registration recommended! Stay in the Applarian block of rooms at a special rate of $137 an night plus taxes.

The parade will be Saturday morning at 11:00 am, buses leave the hotel for the start of the parade at 10:00 am. Nothing can be handed out to spectators during the parade including sticky roses.

Here's a few what not to miss activities while in Wenatchee. Ohme Gardens and Pybus Public Market

Come Celebrate St Johns by marching in the fabulous St John's Parade!!

When: Saturday May 9th

Time: Parade starts at noon, please arrive by 11:00 am!

Dress: Whites, of course! With hats, gloves, and capes (or greens if you don't have whites)

Meeting spot: Parade start is at N. Burr and N. Leonord, our exact staging area will be available closer to the date

Other Details: The parade is short, under mile, and goes through downtown St Johns.

After Party: Come relax  and socialize after the parade at The Twighlight Room 5242 N Lombard St

And more fun! Also consider bringing a change of clothing heading over to the St John's Bizarre Located at and around N. Philadelphia and N Lombard, the Bizarre offers music, food, vendors, artisans, and much, much more. Open until 7:00 p.m.

Parking: Street parking, so allow time. Organizers recomend parking south of Lombard if you want easy exit prior to end of the parade.

Rose Planting at the Springs at Clackamas Woods honoring their residents, our own Ilse Kindler, including the Grandmothers, who lived at the Springs at Clackamas Woods, of Kimberly Takla and her brother, The Springs Founder/Owner. Please arrive no later than 10:45am. Reception with light snacks and drinks to follow the Rose Planting.

Attire: white uniform, capes hats and gloves. Green Jacket and black pants for new members.

As we step into this exciting new chapter, our 2026 theme—Embrace—could not be more fitting. It invites us to embrace our community, our traditions, and one another as we come together to celebrate all that makes Spokane shine.

Registration for Lilac Hospitality and Centennial Hotel. Nothing can be handed out to spectators during the parade. This includes sticky roses.

Also to do in Spokane: Explore Riverfront Park, NW Museum of Arts & Culture

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You’re warmly invited to a special afternoon just for the women of the Royal Rosarians—a delightful Dress Exchange Soirée!

Date: Saturday, May 23rd.

Time: 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM

Location: Home of Reed and Holly Fowler 
                4071 NW 178th Place
                 Portland, Or. 97229

Have a formal dress (or three!) tucked away in your closet that deserves another night out? Bring your gently used gowns, cocktail dresses, or formal accessories and enjoy an afternoon of mingling, laughter, and style-sharing with fellow Rosarians.

How it works:

• Bring 1–3 gently used formal dresses or accessories
• Browse and “shop” from others’ beautiful pieces
• Take home something new-to-you for your next event

We’ll have light refreshments, great conversation, and plenty of fun as we give these lovely dresses a second life. It’s the perfect opportunity to refresh your wardrobe while connecting with an incredible group of women.

Feel free to invite a fellow Rosarian sister, daughter, niece, granddaughter,  and come ready to enjoy a stylish and social afternoon!

Kindly RSVP by May 15th,  so we can plan accordingly.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Warmly,
Duchess Korrie Hoeckendorf

Join us for a fun Junior Parade.  We need banner and flag carriers!  Please let me know if you are interested - or you have aspouse or friend who would love to participate!  Your children or grandchildren may walk with you while you marshal.

Date: May 30, 2026, Parade begins at 1:00 p.m.

Time: Arrive no later than 12:15 p.m.

When:  Meet at North end of Normandale Park, NE 56th and Halsey

Shuttle Available:  Alan Hoeckendorf and Jim Wolleck will be in the CVS Parking Lot between 11am and 11:45am and will transport Rosarians to Normandale Park. Please do not park in the CVS Parking Lot. Your children or grandchildren may walk with you while you marshal.  The Shuttle will also be available after the parade to return Rosarians that parked near the check-in area at Normandale Park following the parade. Please inform our Shuttle leads if you will be doing the return trip after the parade.

Dress: Whites, capes, hats, gloves (or greens if you don't have whites yet!)

Parking: Street parking in the neighborhood, if you dont use the shuttle. Please allow time to find a spot.  The parade ends at Grant Highschool

After Parade Gathering:  Aunt Tillies, 2000 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR (42nd Street Station)

Questions:  chairperson-Dame Jan Tolman.  503-201-7341

Join us for a wonderful day judging the 88th Annual Rose Garden Contest - If you wish to sign up to judge, please either reach out to Kathy Schach, Kerri Burke or register in Club Runner. Please note, when you sign up, we will be depending on you to attend judging day and will assign you gardens to visit with your judging team. Please sign up no later than May 23 to allow time for judging day organization.

No experience required. You may enter your garden into the contest - your garden will be assigned to a separate judging group.

If you bring a guest - they will be assigned to your team.

We will gather at at 9:00 AM for judging training and light refreshments

After training we will do a live demo in the Rose City Cemetery garden, take a group photo, and then set off with our assigned teams to 4-5 gardens in the Portland - Metro Area to judge. Please reserve until mid afternoon for this event.

Questions - reach out to Kerri Burke or Kathy Schach.

Attire: Green Jackets/black pants

If inclement weather - rain jackets/ all weather shoes/ boots are fine - we judge rain or shine!

Coronation and Honorary Knighting rehearsal at Oregon Courtyard Square

Rosarians please arrive at 8:45 am

Coronation rehearsal with the  Princesses will start at 9:00 am sharp 

Honorary Knighting rehearsal will follow Coronation Rehearsal. 

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This newly reimagined parade brings together the pageantry of the Grand Floral Parade with the energy and excitement of the Starlight Parade into one unforgettable celebration. Register now to help the Royal Rosarians support this iconic Rose Festival parade and so that we can start making marshal assignments!

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Please join us for The Ackerly at Reed's Crossing annual Rose Court Coronation and Rose Planting. Rosarians will perform the rose induction ceremony, prayer and ceremonial planting with Ackerly General Manager, Jennifer Felberg. Rosarians are needed for the Honor Guard. Reception following. Please arrive by 1PM.

Attire: Whites, hats, capes and gloves. New members may wear green jacket and black pants.

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Jeremy/Kimberly/Ron

Everyone is invited to celebrate the winners of the 88th Annual Rose Garden Contest at the Royal Rosarian Garden at the International Rose Test Garden at Washington Park. 

This free Royal Rosarian & Portland Rose Festival event is open to the public & press.

In 1938, the Royal Rosarian Rose Garden Contest was established as the first sponsored, citywide event to honor the rose, the “Queen of Flowers.” The contest was so popular that it immediately became an annual event. The Royal Rosarians are committed to continually improving the contest to showcase the best amateur rose gardens and commercial plantings in Portland, the City of Roses. The contest promotes greater appreciation of growing roses, honoring those citizens who help beautify Portland through their rose-growing efforts, and upholds the signature Royal Rosarian slogan “For You a Rose in Portland Grows!” Royal Rosarians encourage all rose growers in the Portland Metropolitan Area to enter this contest. 

Royal Rosarians are asked to wear their green jacket / black pants / Council please wear your whites - this is a public facing event and a great opportunity to share who we are. 

If you would like to arrive early to help with set-up - we will be gathering at 4:30 PM and appreciate your help. 

Homemade treats are welcome if you would like to contribute.

There will be a reception following the program. All are welcome.

In the case of rainy weather - the Elephant house has been reserved and the event will be relocated

Questions: reach out to Kerri Burke or Kathy Schach.

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The Marysville Strawberry Festival -turning tounges red for 94 years!

"A Strawberry Celebration!" is our theme this year to remind our community about this time honored tradition. This celebration unified our beautiful city and brout us together with a powerful sense of community and pride in our hometown.

Register for Strawberryfest Hospitality 

Host Hotel is: Holiday Inn Express. Hotel Registration - Mention "Strawberry Festival" to recieve a discount. Hotel's phone is: 360-530-1234

Transportation included with hospitality to and from the Rose Planting and Parade. Parade begins at 5 pm. Nothing can be handed out to spectators during the parade. This includes sticky roses.

Also to do in Marysville: Hibulb Culteral Center, Shopping nearby.

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Come march with us at the Good in the Hood! This year the theme is Roots, Rhythm, and Power so expect to see lots of high energy performances, chants, enthusiasm, and some excellent outfits.

Where: Meet at Lillis Albina Park at 2231 N Flint Ave, next to Harriet Tubman Middle School  (specifics will be sent to everyone who registers closer to parade date)

When: Saturday, June 27th. The parade starts at 11:00, so be at the start no later than 10:30 AM. 

Dress: Whites, capes, gloves, hats - or greens if that's what you've got. 

Details: The parade runs along NE MLK from NE Prescott to NE Knott. We'll be bringing the float, so contact me (Carolyn) if you would prefer to ride rather than walk. Seats are limited and first-come-first served.

Come join us to march the Tillamook Dairy Days Parade! This year their theme is Stars, Stripes, and Dairy Delights.

Where:

When: Saturday, June 27th. The parade starts at 11:00, so be at the no later than 10:30 AM. 

Dress: Whites, capes, gloves, hats - or greens if that's what you've got. 

Other Info:  We will not have the float for this parade since the Prime Minister will be using it for Good in the Hood. Kik will be leading us in a car.

2026 Royal Rosarian Milk Carton Boat Race - June 28th

The committee is planning the Boat Race for this coming June and we can use some help.

If you want to be a volunteer on the day of the event, please register here! We have different positions where we can use your help and we'll find a spot that fits you. We'd love to have the regulars who come every year and all the Rosarians who haven't attended before who can make it. This is a special day and we're anticipating a good turnout of racers. We appreciate all who want to join in this day of joy.

If you know a business or organization that would like to sponsor the event, please connect them with Connie Shipley at 503-830-1028.

If you have any questions about the event, or what the volunteer duties include, please contact Barbara Brennan at milkcartonboatrace@royalrosarianfoundation.org.

Day of the Event SITE MAP.

Come join your Rosarian friends for a Purely Social and Parade in honor of our nation's birthday.

When: July 4, 2026

Time: Parade starts at 10:00, but see notes below about early arrival at the Horton's for pre-parade gathering. 

Dress: Whites, capes, hats, and gloves (green for those who are suitless). Most people bring a change of clothes for the post parade Social (no ketchup on those white suits!!)

Read on for details about arrival time, parking, and most importantly, the PURELY SOCIAL!!

Take  Highway 26 to Jackson School Road, Jackson School Road to right turn onto Evergreen Road, Evergreen Road for 200 yards to left turn onto Jackson School Road (yes, Jackson School Rd. again), take Jackson School Road  to stop sign at NE Grant, cross over Grant for one long block and left turn onto Edison Street, 2 blocks to easy left turn onto Birchwood Drive.

Note that additional roads may be closed due to a Fun Run that starts at 7:30. Maps are your friend!!

Even if you are coming from the South please come around to approach from the North.  You will save yourself time and aggravation.  Don’t be the ugly Rosarian!

We are proudly celebrating the 69th year, and our theme, "Let the Medieval Magic Begin," reflects both the fun and the rich tradition that Lakefair has brought to our community for nearly seven decades.

Register for Lakefair Hospitality - electronic version coming soon

Host Hotel is Double Tree by Hilton, Check in 4:00 pm FIRM. 360-570-0555. Code: LAKEFAIR

Parade starts at 5:00 pm Saturday. Nothing can be handed out to spectators during the parade. This includes sticky roses.

Things to do in Olympia: Hidden Histories Walking Tour, Farmers Market.

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Whether you're a local or a first-time visitor, Seafair Weekend Festival promises to deliver an incredible experience that captures the essence of the Pacific Northwest's vibrant culture and natural beauty.

Register for Seafair Hospitality 

Host Hotel is: Hyatt Place Seattle/Downtown - phone 1-888-492-8847 (use code G-SC26)

Nothing can be handed out to spectators during the parade. This includes sticky roses. Parade begins at 7:30 pm along the new waterfront. Route

Things to do in Seattle: Pike Place Market, Space Needle

Penticton Peach Festival is an annual South Okanagan Valley tradition, which began in 1947, to celebrate the peach harvest in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada.

Thank you for visiting Penticton and attending Peachfest to support our festival. It's Penticton! It's the Okanagan! It will be hot and lots of fun in the sun. All events are casual.

Register for Peachfest Hospitality - Coming Soon

Host hotels: Lakeside Resort indicate that you are with the NW Festivals Group, Booking ID 19589 or The Sandman group number 628610

Nothing can be handed out to spectators during the parade. This includes sticky roses.

Things to do in Penticton: SS Sicamous Marine Heritage Society, Golf 

Spend the day (or the weekend!) in the charming and historic city of Astoria, and march in the Astoria Regatta Parade!

When: Saturday, August 8th

Time: Parade starts at noon, please arrive by 11:00 (or better yet, come at 9:00 to enjoy the Rose Planting!)

Dress: Whites, capes, hats, and gloves (or greens, if you don't have white)

Meeting Spot: We'll have the specifics closer to the date

Post Parade Fun: there isn't an official meet up after the parade, but there are a number of pubs and restaurants along or near the parade spot in which to unwind with your friends.

Stay all weekend! Astoria has some great hotels and super cute BandBs, and the Regatta includes a full slate of fun events, including yacht races, a fun run, and a boat parade. The full event calendar is available HERE 

Date & Time: TBD

Fall is an exciting time in our Bavarian Village.  The mountains and hillsides are bursting with color. Fresh fruit is being harvested and ready for market in the local fruit stands.

Make your plans now to attend a fun-filled Bavarian weekend and take advantage of our "Royal Bavarian" hospitality. See old friends and everyone meets new friends.

Register for the Bavarian Hospitality  - See Event Attachments - Must fill out and mail packages, no electronic sign ups.

Host Hotel: Icicle Village Resort - Group number 66698B or Royal Bavarian Block. Discounted rooms: Alpine Double Queen or Alpine King. Cost per room $264 + taxes

Nothing can be handed out to spectators during the parade. This includes sticky roses.

Things to do in Leavenworth: Reindeer Farm, Adventure Park