Amateur competitions

The amateur competition 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 on each of the competitions.

Full competition information can be found in the Amateur Competition Entry Information document

Our popular Community Garden Competition returns to the Chorley Flower Show 2026

This popular competition is a hit with our visitors with the standard of competition for these mini show gardens going from strength to strength each year. The Chorley Flower Show attracts more than 12,000 visitors each year and this competition is a great way to get your message out to our visitors.

If you are a community group, charity, church, school or nursery then we would love you to get involved in this competition.

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

Suitable for entrants between 5 and 11 years old, the winner’s design will be transformed by our team of expert garden designers into a show garden.

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Share your photography with thousands in the Chorley Flower Show Photography Competition. 

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