The Brightwater Horticultural Society has been growing strong for more than 120 years. We bring together like-minded people to exchange ideas and share tips, tricks and achievements of a horticultural nature. The primary purpose of the Society is to organise and run the biannual Brightwater Flower Shows.
Held at the Brightwater Hall, both the Spring and Summer Flower Shows are open to all. District Garden Clubs and members of other Horticultural Societies are especially welcome to show their flowers. Exhibitors don’t have to be a Member. The show schedule also includes a section for school children and pre-school children.
Current affiliations include the National Daffodil Society of New Zealand and the National Dahlia Society of New Zealand.
The Society are very grateful for the past support received from the local Community. When finances allow, donations have and will continue to be given back to worthy local beneficiaries.
For all the latest news, events, photos and fun, check out our Facebook page.
Annual membership fees are $10 for singles & $12 for couples/families. Membership entitles you to free entry (normally $5) to both shows. Please contact the Society Secretary for further information or to obtain your membership.
The Society welcomes and encourages new participants to enter exhibits into both our Spring and Summer Shows.
The following frequently asked questions will help you get started. Please also feel free to contact us, if there is anything else you’d like to know.
We hope you find the experience fun and rewarding and that you’ll encourage your friends and family to also enter and attend the shows.
We use a SELF-SERVE method for entering exhibits into both our Spring and Summer shows. Please visit our Entry Submission page for more info.
Entries for the show must be staged on Friday between the hours of 11am and 7pm.
There will be plenty of people at the hall on staging day to help you locate your staging site, complete your entry card and even provide helpful advice on how to present your exhibits for the best results 🙂
No – anyone can enter an exhibit and it’s free.
It’s free to enter exhibits into all sections. If you wish to visit the show there is an entry fee of $5. Children and members may enter for free.
Prize giving is held at 4pm on Saturday.
Exhibits may not be removed without permission until after prize giving at 4pm.
You can find our contact form, postal address and phone numbers on our contact us page.
Our recent Summer Show held at the Brightwater Hall on 31st January delivered colour, quality and enthusiasm in spades, with an outstanding number of entries across all sections and a fantastic mix of seasoned exhibitors and first-time entrants.
What a blooming success! The 2025 Spring Flower Show showcased an incredible range of talent and dedication from gardeners, floral artists, and craft enthusiasts of all ages. With 367 daffodil stems exhibited, this year’s show was truly a celebration of colour, creativity, and community spirit.
The Brightwater Horticultural Society’s Summer Show on 8th February 2025 was a spectacular celebration of gardening talent, showcasing an incredible array of blooms, floral art, and homegrown produce. Enthusiastic exhibitors from all backgrounds—from seasoned competitors to first-time entrants—put forward their best displays, making for a vibrant and competitive event.