88th Annual Royal Rosarian Rose Garden Contest
A Royal Rosarian Foundation and Portland Rose Festival Community Event

The Royal Rosarian Rose Garden Contest is open to all rose growers within 20 miles of Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland, Oregon. No garden club membership is required to enter the contest. Entry is free, and all are invited to join us!

Key Dates:
May 22, 2026 - Application Deadline
May 31, 2026 -- Judging Day
June 16, 2026 -- RGC Awards Ceremony

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. 

If you have questions regarding the contest, please email rosegardencontest@royalrosarianfoundation.org