Amateur competitions

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. 

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

The deadlines for the amateur competitions has now passed.

 

Onions in the Amateur competition

Flower, Fruit and Vegetable classes

Entries for flower, fruit and vegetable classes are now closed - the deadline for entries has passed.

Begonias

Begonia classes

Entries for Begonia classes are now closed - the deadline for entries has passed.

 

A previous floral art entry

Floral Art classes

The deadline for Floral Art classes has now passed.

 

 

Photography Competition 2026

The deadline for this competition has now passed.

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

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Winning entry - Smiley Cookie by Carol Walker

A 2025 winning entry - Smiley Cookie by Carol Walker

 

A community garden competition entry - Chorley Flower Show 2024

Community and School Garden Competition

The deadline for this competition has now passed.

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.

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Sponsored by: 

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CHILDREN’S DESIGN A GARDEN COMPETITION

The deadline for this competition has now passed.

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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Child designing a garden