Amateur competitions

This section of the show continues to go from strength to strength and is a popular attraction with our show visitors. You can find information below regarding the Flower, Fruit and Vegetable classes, Floral Art and the Begonia Competitions, plus the Photography Competition, Children’s Design a Garden Competition and a Community and Schools Garden Competition too. 

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Share your photography with thousands in the Chorley Flower Show Photography Competition – now open for entries.

With five categories to enter, the winners will be chosen by the attendees of this year’s Chorley Flower Show.

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Imagine your garden design brought to life this summer at Chorley Flower Show!

Last year, our competition winner Mia, submitted an incredible wizardry inspired design which was transformed by our team of expert designers into a show garden. This year it could be your design.

The winning entrant and their family will also win four weekend wristbands to the show as well as £100 of gardening vouchers for their school.

This competition is open to children between ages 5 and 11.

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Our popular Community and School Garden Competition returns to the show for 2025.

These popular 2m x 2m gardens are a real hit with visitors to the show and provide a great opportunity to talk to visitors about your community group, charity or school.

This year we are asking groups to theme their garden from a decade of their choice to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Chorley Flower Show.

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