![]() 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! ![]() Join us Friday, April 8th, when Peter Fitzmaurice will be our special guest to open the show. Peter is a VP at GardenWorks, and, you may have seen him on Global TV where he appears regularly as the Saturday morning gardening expert. Peter will be on hand at 1 pm just outside the doors in the “Speaker’s Corner” to answer all of your gardening questions. At 2 pm he will preside over the opening ceremonies for the show, where there will be a performance by the much loved Bradner Elementary Hand Bell Choir. Other special guests throughout the weekend include Bert the Mole Man, Chris Bodnar of Glen Valley Organic Farm, Chef Pamela E and demos from local wineries Singletree And Campbell’s Gold. In addition to the hundred's of varieties of daffodils that local growers present each year, there will be plant sales, crafts, and lots of food! On Saturday and Sunday we'll expand our venue to include additional displays in the Bradner School gym that will include Gerry Powers of the Central Valley Naturalists who has an amazing birds of prey display, The Langley Spinners & Weavers and too many more to list! In keeping with our “Jazz Up Your Garden” theme, there will be several musical performances by such local artists - the always lively Circle of Friends Band and West Coast Fiddlers. As an added feature, this year’s show will be decorated by the floral designers at Simply Perfect Flowers, and we are expecting something spectacular from this innovative and creative group of experts. You will not want to miss seeing what they come up with! The show dates are April 8, 9 & 10th from 10am to 5pm each day at Bradner Hall, 5305 Bradner Rd, in Abbotsford. Admission is still only $2.00; a true bargain for a full day of family fun. For more information visit Bradner Hall on Facebook, Email or call 604-856-8441. Please Note: this is a community fundraiser, in addition, all proceeds from cut flowers will be donated to Abbotsford Regional Hospital & Cancer Centre. You can help make our community event a success!We are in need of volunteers, this is 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. We need help with set up prior to the show and during the show. We are also in need of baking donations, they can be brought to the hall throughout the duration of the show.
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