88th Annual Rose Garden Contest Awards

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. PM Ron will be in his whites 

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