Wilton Garden Club To Host ‘American Revelries’ Flower Show At Cannon Grange

WILTON, CT — The Wilton Garden Club will host its 2025 flower show, “American Revelries – A Blooming Quilt of Holidays and Traditions,” on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10 and 11, at the historic Cannon Grange.

The event, which has been a Wilton tradition since 1922, will feature floral designs, horticultural displays, educational exhibits, youth and senior entries, botanical crafts, and photography inspired by America’s wide range of holidays and cultural traditions. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $15.

“Our hardworking 30-member Flower Show Committee has enjoyed preparing this year’s event and is pleased to showcase Cannon Grange as our venue,” said Wilton Garden Club President Janer Belson.

Following National Garden Club, Inc. standards, all exhibits will use only fresh flowers and plant material from local gardens and regional garden clubs. Divisions will include:

• Horticulture: Hundreds of locally grown specimens.
• Design: Twenty original floral arrangements.
• Education: Five displays highlighting gardening knowledge.
• Youth and Sponsored Groups: Entries from preschool to high school students and local seniors.
• Botanical Arts and Crafts: Twelve floral craft creations.
• Photography: Seasonal images of landscapes, wildlife, and flowers.

The show’s theme celebrates the abundance and diversity of American celebrations, according to organizers. Visitors can expect displays inspired by everything from Veterans Day and the Fourth of July to quirky observances like Talk Like a Pirate Day and Walk Like a Chicken Day.

Design Division Chair Gretchen Kilmartin said the event will also feature eight floral designs created by certified and student judges from the National Garden Club.

The show will be open Friday, Oct. 10, from 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Cannon Grange, 25 Cannon Road, Wilton.