By Tina Seirlis<\/p>\n
Visitors and locals were out in force at the Bacchus Marsh Flower & Garden Show on 28 and 29 October. The Show which in its ninth year once again took place at what could only be described as a bustling Bacchus Marsh Public Hall.<\/p>\n
In addition to showcasing the region\u2019s best plants and flowers, other Show highlights included decorated cakes, preserves, photography, children\u2019s categories, and the annual plant sale. <\/p>\n
Many young visitors enjoyed face painting, balloon blowing, and the children\u2019s activity table. <\/p>\n
The not-for-profit event comes under the umbrella of the Rotary Club of Bacchus Marsh and is supported by an active 15-strong volunteer committee, some of whom are also Rotarians. <\/p>\n
Across the event weekend the volunteer force multiplied four-fold, with up to 60 people involved in everything from accepting entries, setting up tables, selling plants, running stalls, and hosting visitors. <\/p>\n
Kathy Cairns, Chair of the Bacchus Marsh Flower & Garden Show said entries were up 33 percent on last year.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe event also saw an increase in attendee,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cQuality and numbers in the Junior Section was up on last year too. Cake entries were up and the judge commented favourably on the standard. The Joce Williams Best in Show Award went to a stunning single stem Bird of Paradise,\u201d Ms Cairns told the Moorabool News.<\/p>\n
Young four-year-old Grace, from Balliang, took out second place in the children\u2019s category for a Decorated Saucer \u2013 Any Theme. Reflecting on what it meant to submit an entry, she said she \u201cliked putting the rose in it and it was exciting.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sisters Kerri Sommerfield and Helen Davies both entered the Cakes \u2013 Single Tiered category, taking out first and second place respectively. <\/p>\n
Ms Davies said they entered again because they had so much fun last year. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhoever loses has to buy the other a coffee.\u201d <\/p>\n
Whilst the final fundraising figures were not yet available, the event had made a profit.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome of the money will be set aside as seeding for next year\u2019s Show,\u201d Ms Cairns said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Flower & Garden Show Committee will also work with the Rotary Club of Bacchus Marsh to decide on disbursement of the monies. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe event brings people with common interests together. We put a big effort into the local primary schools trying to get the younger generation interested in gardens and displaying their creativity.\u201d<\/p>\n
As the doors closed for 2023, preparations almost immediately commenced for 2024. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
By Tina Seirlis Visitors and locals were out in force at the Bacchus Marsh Flower & Garden Show on 28 and 29 October. The Show which in its ninth year once again took place at what could only be described as a bustling Bacchus Marsh Public Hall. In addition to showcasing the region\u2019s best plants […]<\/p>\n