By Lynda Richard - The Bradner Flower Show was started in 1928 by area pioneer Fenwick Fatkin as a venue for local growers to showcase their daffodils, and Bradner has become famous as the “Daffodil Capital of Canada.” A small rural hamlet with a wonderful sense of community; the show is produced by the Bradner Community Club, a longstanding service organization operated on a 100% volunteer basis. Fenwick’s family is involved in the show to this day, with granddaughter Pauline serving as chair of the show. Each year several thousand people arrive to take in the displays and activities at the show. We are planning an event that is interesting, informative and most of all, fun!

April 7th - 9th 2017 - Birds’n’Bs - Bradner Flower Show - from 10am to 5pm daily! 5305 Bradner Rd, Abbotsford, BC  - this years theme is “The Birds & The B's”, a whimsical journey through the garden.  ALL AGES, Admission $2. Opening Ceremony, Friday @ 2pm with special guest Scott Pearce of GardenWorks, Global TV’s Saturday morning gardening expert. Decorating by the talented and creative floral designers from Simply Perfect Flowers. Sat/Sun see chefs, local wineries, special speakers & lots live music. Loads of interesting displays, crafts, art, food and, of course, 100’s of varieties of daffodils. All proceeds from cut flowers donated to Abbotsford Regional Hospital.

The Bradner Community Club and Bradner Elementary School are hosting the 89th Annual Bradner Flower Show on April 7, 8 & 9, 2017 from 10am to 5pm daily!

The Bradner Hall is in need of VOLUNTEERS! Its a great way to connect with the community. Even if you can only spare an hour or two, we need your help and are grateful for any time you can give! Just show up at the Bradner Hall and lend a hand or two, see you there!

By Lynda Richard 

The Bradner Flower Show was started in 1928 by area pioneer Fenwick Fatkin as a venue for local growers to showcase their daffodils, and Bradner has become famous as the “Daffodil Capital of Canada.” A small rural hamlet with a wonderful sense of community; the show is produced by the Bradner Community Club, a longstanding service organization operated on a 100% volunteer basis.

​Fenwick’s family is involved in the show to this day, with granddaughter Pauline serving as co-chair of the show. Each year several thousand people arrive to take in the displays and activities at the show. We are planning an event that is interesting, informative and most of all, fun!

By Lynda Richard & Pauline Isherwood

Bradner’s 87th Flower Show was deemed a success. Despite some questionable weather, attendance was similar to last year’s show. Even though many varieties of daffodils had already bloomed and gone, the later varieties, were in full bloom, offering a unique show. Many of the varieties had never before been displayed. 

We’d like to take the time to thank all those who came to the show to look and be entertained. There was lots to see and do, from making your own garden sculptures, to live music, great food and of course, gardening experts. This year’s theme, “The Good, The Bad & The Bug-ily” proved to be a big success and we are already working on a theme for next year!

This event could never take place without the help of many, many volunteers, and bouquets of thanks go out to each and every person that gave of their precious time to make the show successful. Although we can’t name every person, we are truly grateful for the help of each and every volunteer. 

Thanks again, and we hope to see you next year!
Lynda Richard & Pauline Isherwood

Special thanks to the following:

Our Opening Guest: Mr. Jim Matteoni

Committee Heads: Diana & Geoff Birnie, Pam Secord, Jim Langton, Russ Massier, John McKenzie, Gord & Dawn Beebe, Marion Brown, Denise & Len Smit, Helen & Dale Rushka, Lise Price, Harry Ruschenski, Murray Brown, Ruby Jaggernath, Lars Poulsen and Pauline Isherwood

Decorating: Nicky Arpotz, Karolina Remple, Todd Radcliffe, Bradner’s Growing Concern, Kato’s Nursery Supplies, Brady Landscaping, Brodeur’s Bistro, Abbotsford VW and United Flower Growers Import & Supply Departments

Flower Sales: Smit Nurseries, Flora Farms, Variety Flowers Ltd. and CY Grower Supplies

Daffodil Growers: Matt & Cherry Graoves, Bryan & Agnes Warmerdam, Fatkin Farms and the McMath Family

Presenters: Chris Bodnar, Glen Valley Organic Farm Co-Op; Andrew Etsell, Singletree Winery; Chef Pamela E. Scott, Chef’s Pantry & Catering; Joe Sadowski; Bert Pulles, Bert the Mole Man; Tim Brown, Surlie Brewing; Chef Angie Quaale, Well Seasoned and Phyllis Sabean, An Eye Full Creations

Thanks Also To: Ryan McAllister, Ms. Val Duma, the Staff & students of Bradner Elementary, Bradner PAC, Jubilee Hall Community Association, Tad Kuzinski, Circle of Friends Band, Glenn & Lori Friskie and Tracy Hueppelsheuser

By Heather Lemieux, Editor

New vibrant window coverings were donated just in time for this year's Bradner Flower Show. The Bradner Community Club extends a special thanks to Nikki Annecchini for organizing the project and Abstract Alloy Manufacturing Ltd. for designing, donating and installing the beautiful steel covers.

The Bradner Community Club has experienced recent and past window vandalism on the Hall windows and opted to cover them. These attractive steel covers, pictured below adorn all the previous windows on the Hall and are a much appreciated addition.

By Pam Secord

Thanks again for another wonderful Flower Show, to everyone who volunteered in any way to make this show such a huge success. I would love to list everyone but fear I may miss someone. It's a pleasure to spend this weekend with all of you. Some we see all the time and some we haven't seen since the last Flower Show. Seeing the younger generations stepping up to learn the ropes is also a special treat. There's a lot of memories tied in with this show that will never be forgotten. I'm so proud to be a part of such a great community. See you all next spring!