Wassenberg Jubilee Flower Show site

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The Van Wert County Jubilee Flower Show committee met recently to confirm that the 53rd flower show will be held this year at the new location of Wassenberg Art Center, 214 S. Washington St., in the former Armory building.

The flower show will be June 7 and June 8; in conjunction with the Peony Festival weekend.  The flowers may be viewed on Saturday from 1-5 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.  There is no admission to the flower show.

Entries will be accepted on June 7 at 8 a.m. and close at 10:30 a.m.  Entries will be received through the back door (east side) of the Art Center where there will be ample parking for dropping off flowers.  Judging will begin promptly at 11 a.m. on Saturday.

There are two sections in the show:  horticulture and artistic design. Entries are open to the public.  It is not required that you be a resident of Van Wert County or a member of a Garden Club.  Books and entry tags may be picked up at Balyeat’s Coffee Shop.  There is no entry fee.

Evergreen Garden Club, Gardeners of Van Wert County and Wren Garden Club sponsor the show.  They invite area residents to enjoy the flower displays in the show from local gardens.