Pacific Rose Bowl Festival
Description
Stop and smell the roses—and help choose the winners!
Join us at the Pacific Rose Bowl Festival to explore beautiful roses, discover new favourites and take part in public judging. You don’t need to be a gardening expert: everyone is welcome to cast their votes.
Bring your friends and whānau and enjoy the garden, with special activities throughout the festival.
Public rose judging
Thursday 12–Saturday 14 November: 9am–6pm
Sunday 15 November: 9am–1pm
Teddy Bears’ Picnic — Saturday, noon–2pm
Pack a picnic, bring your favourite teddy and enjoy children’s games, bubbles and child-friendly music among the roses. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. The picnic will be cancelled in wet weather.
Live music — Sunday, 10am–1pm
Enjoy live music as you explore the garden and choose your favourite blooms.
Public awards ceremony — Sunday, 2pm–2:30pm
Join us in Rogers Rose Garden as we announce the winners and celebrate this year’s favourite roses.
Come along, cast your votes and enjoy a celebration of roses at Hamilton Gardens!
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