News and Events

2021 MEETINGS

The FVRS Board of Directors continues to follow the guidance of health officials regarding COVID-19.  All meetings of the society for 2021 have been cancelled until the Board makes the determination it is safe for General Membership and for Board meetings to resume.  Please continue to watch this site for updates as to when FVRS will resume indoor meetings and activities.

ANNUAL ROSE SHOW

The FVRS Board of Directors cancelled the 2020 Rose Show that was scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns.  The theme of the cancelled show, Nature's Artistry, will be carried over to the next annual show when it is deemed safe to reschedule, likely 2022.  Please know that when the next show is scheduled, the date and location will be published as soon as they are determined and confirmed.

When:    Date to be determined

Theme:  Nature's Artistry

 Location:  First Evangelical Church (to be confirmed)
                      4120 NE St. John's Road
                      Vancouver, WA  98661

Free and open to the public, the Fort Vancouver Rose Show features competitors from throughout the Pacific northwest who grow their roses at home.  New rose growers are welcomed and encouraged to participate! Members of the Fort Vancouver Rose Society are available to help new competitors.

FREE ADMISSION - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DURING SHOW HOURS  

 Show Hours: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

SHOW SCHEDULE

Entries ............……………........................  7:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Hospitality ...……………..........................  8:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Novice/Junior Entry Table...……......  9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Judging/Clerk Instruction ……………………………....... 10:30 a.m.

Judging .........…..……...………………….………………............ 11:00 a.m.

Luncheon ...………………………….………….........................12:30 p.m.

Show Hours ...………………...….................. 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Trophies Awarded ...……………………..…………............... 3:00 p.m.

Removal of Arrangements/Tags...……...……………….. 4:00 p.m.

Show Breakdown .........………………………………….......... 4:30 p.m.

EXHIBITORS:   The 2021 Rose Show Book is in development and will be attached to this website in its entirety when completed.  In the interim, the 2021 Rose Show Book arrangement section (Artistic Design) is attached to provide you advanced general instructions information.  When published in 2021, the 2021 Rose Show Book will provide full information on show rules and categories.  Please be aware that if there are any differences between the FVRS 2021 Rose Show Book PDF file web copy and the hard copy distributed at the show, the hard copy will be the official book.

DIRECTIONS TO:

First Evangelical Church

4120 NE St. Johns Road

Vancouver, WA 98611

Directions to Rose Show from I-5 Southbound

At Exit 2, take ramp right for WA-500 East toward Orchards; Take ramp right and follow signs for St. Johns Blvd; Turn left onto St. Johns Blvd; Road name changes to St. Johns Rd; Go to First Evangelical Church, 4120 NE St. Johns Rd, Vancouver, Washington.

Directions to Rose Show from I-5 Northbound

At Exit 2, take ramp right and follow signs for E 39th St; Take ramp left for WA-500 East toward Orchards; Take ramp right and follow signs for St. Johns Blvd; Turn left onto St. Johns Blvd; Road name changes to St. Johns Rd; Go to First Evangelical Church, 4120 NE St. Johns Rd, Vancouver, Washington.

Directions to Rose Show from I-205 North or South

At Exit 30, take ramp right for WA-500 West toward Vancouver; Take ramp right and follow signs for St. Johns Blvd; Turn right onto NE St. Johns Rd; Go to First Evangelical Church, 4120 NE St. Johns Rd, Vancouver, Washington.

IMPORTANT:  AFTER GROOMING AND ENTERING ROSES, EXHIBITORS ARE ASKED TO PLEASE MOVE THEIR VEHICLES TO THE UPPER LEVEL PARKING LOT.