Gainesville Camellia Society Annual Show

Pink rose with many petals, more than a typical rose
January 7-8, 2023
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
4700 SW 58th Dr
Gainesville, FL

Featuring award-winning blooms from across the southeastern United States, the annual Gainesville Camellia Society Camellia Show will be held on Saturday and Sunday, January 7th and 8th, 2023 at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. Individuals are invited to enter blooms from 6:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Local entries are welcome. Have a beautiful Camellia in your yard? Enter it in the show! There's no cost for entries and over $3400 in awards for winning blooms across categories. Judging begins at 10:30 a.m.

The public is invited to view the show from 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission to Kanapaha Botanical Gardens ($10) is required. Growers will be on hand to answer questions about camellias and you can see camellias in bloom in the camellia gardens at Kanapaha and in the plant sale lot.

Camellia plants will be available for purchase from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days, until supply runs out. Admission is FREE. Over 600 beautiful, healthy plants and over 100 varieties will be available for sale. Come early for the best selection.

Follow the Gainesville Camellia Society on Facebook to receive information on the show and helpful tips on growing camellias.

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