lily show
lily show
The annual Iowa Regional Lily Society (IRLS) Lily Show has been held at Reiman Gardens the last weekend in June for the past several years. The beautiful lilies are a feast for the senses as the fragrance from so many gorgeous lilies wafts down the display hallway, all the way to the entrance. Typically, more than 100 lily stems and a dozen floral designs are displayed at the show.
The day starts early with the cleaning and preparing of the lily stems and the assembly of the floral designs. Judging of the entries takes place from about 10 am to noon and then the show is open to the public for the rest of the afternoon. The award winning lilies are placed at the head table for everyone to see and appreciate.
When it’s time to clean up, lucky visitors who are still at Reiman Gardens may go home with armloads of flowers. Often the flowers are shared with the nursing homes in the area.