Date: 21-24 August 2008
Venue: Victoria Park, Southport, England

Southport Flower Show had its seeds sown in 1924. Originally staged by the local council, the show has continued to flourish under the management of the Southport Flower Show Company since it was privatised in 1986.

In those days, masses of vivid, fragrant blooms, the show boosted elaborate table decorations, vegetables and fruit. Its ‘horse-leaping event’ was also a great hit. The show gave a great boost for Southport in terms of publicity, prestige and image and became a permanent fixture each August at Victoria Park.

Like most flower shows in England, the outbreak of World War II caused the show into suspension. The shows were revived in 1947 and at times enjoyed royal patronage. The Queen Mother and Lady Pilkington were the patronesses for a number of years. Its highest attendance once peaked in 1961 at 131,000 visitors.

The Southport Flower Show Company, made up of a group of local businesses and gardeners, took over the management of the Show in 1986. Within five years attendances topped 100,000. The Company has invested millions of pounds in renovations and maintenance of the current venue of Victoria Park.

Nowadays, Southport Flower Show is considered England’s largest independent Flower Show and one of the most spectacular and inspirational events for anyone interested in the latest ideas and designs for homes, gardens and lifestyle.

The show is set in the 34 acre Victoria Park where visitors can expect to see show gardens, water features and 1 million beautiful blooms. It’s the ideal opportunity to meet with gardening designers, browse the arts & crafts and sample the best produce in the fine foods marquee, with cookery demonstrations by celebrity chefs.

The Flower Show is a part of Southport’s heritage that continues to uphold the very best traditions. The four-day event attracts up to 80,000 visitors.

The event also caters to families and children with a variety of activities such as live music, arena entertainment, a marquee dedicated to educate children about the environment, healthy eating, physical developmental and outdoor fun.

The 2008 Southport Flower Show will be held from 21st to 24th August at Victoria Park, Southport, England.

For more details about the Show, visit http://www.southportflowershow.co.uk/