Falmouth Spring Flower Show - Cornwall

Falmouth Spring Flower Show

History and Archive

The committee and members formed in 1909 but the first Falmouth Spring Flower Show was 1910

and apart from some temporary suspension during World wars I & II, has been non-stop since 1944.

It was almost suspended in 2007, due to the lack of enough able

bodied helpers. However, an appeal launched by the local press produced

sufficient response to boost the workforce to necessary numbers.

Years ago, at the close of the show, the main exhibits were packed and

shipped to major cities like Birmingham, Manchester & Liverpool. They were

then displayed in the large department stores. This meant their customers

were able to see spring flowers way before the local ones were out. A result

of this was the extra boost to Falmouth's tourist trade. This is no longer

done because, in this logistical age, all forms of flowers are relatively common,

in all areas, at all times of year so there is not the same kudos .

The ' Falmouth Show ' is said to be the 1st real flower show on the Cornish calendar.

Why not exhibit in the show if you can, it's FREE, but if not, at least come and look

at others efforts.

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List of Winners back to 2001 (Opens PDF in new window)

2008 Schedule/programme (Listing classes) (Opens PDF in new window)

2009 Schedule/programme (Listing classes) (Opens PDF in new window)

(opens PDF in a new window)

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Show Gallery

Following Images are from previous shows - Courtesy of Mr. Reg Sleeman

Help required - We are trying to put together a display of

memorabilia relating to the show and would appreciate any

material from, or relating to, earlier shows. Please contact

Gordon if you have something to lend or donate.

This website is sponsored by Gordon & Cathy Milton.

Proprietors of Sunnyside B&B - Treluswell, Penryn, Cornwall.

Page last up-dated by Gordon on 07 March 2010

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