Annual Shows
All our annual shows are open to members and the general public.
Members of the society and those under 16 years of age have free entry. Other visitors enter by donation at each show to view the exhibits when the show opens at 2.00pm after completion of judging of the exhibits. You can also buy refreshments, raffle tickets and items from the sales stall. All proceeds go to Society funds.
Spring Show
The Spring Show is held on a Saturday at the end of March or early April. It offers classes for daffodils and other flowers, photography, floral art [decorative classes] and cookery & preserves. A schedule for the show plus a class entry form will be available from our evening meetings, local nurseries and retail outlets from around the middle of February.
Summer Show
2026 Summer Show.
This year’s show will be held on Saturday 15 August, at the Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, Heathfield, TN21 0XG
Show schedules are available from Gemini Greetings, 40 High Street, Heathfield; Balcombes DIY, Hailsham Road, Heathfield; Cade Street Nurseries and Thorpe Gardens.
Or by clicking the link below.
Show conditions
The Society follows the relevant recommendations and standards of the Royal Horticultural Society for most classes at both shows. The key conditions are reproduced in the schedule. Please note, the judges' decision is final and unchallengeable.
Prizes and Trophies
Those judged 1st and 2nd in a class receive money prizes. The winners of some classes or groups of classes are also awarded a trophy which they hold until the same show the following year.
The winners of Junior classes are awarded a Society medal which is theirs to keep.
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