Gladiolus Exhibition and Competition Held at Lakeside, Ohio
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Saturday, Aug. 13 (2-5 p.m.) & Sunday, Aug. 14 (1-5 p.m.)
Hoover Auditorium Lobby (115 Third Street)
Gladiolus Exhibition and Competition
Gladiolus growers and exhibitors from northwest and central Ohio and southern Michigan will be participating in a Gladiolus Exhibition and Competition at Lakeside’s Hoover Auditorium.
The event, which has been held at Lakeside for more than 50 years, will take place 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13 and 12-5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 14.
Many different and unusual gladiolus arrangements will be on display. Exhibitors and Gladiolus Society members will promote appreciation of gladiolus growing and assist interested persons or groups in their cultivation and use.
Gladiolus is a genus of flowering plants in the iris family. Sometimes called the sword lily, the most widely used English common name for these plants is simply gladiolus. The genus gladiolus contains about 260 species, of which 250 are native to sub-Saharan Africa, mostly South Africa. Although “glads,” as they are commonly called, are used to a limited extent for landscape effect, their chief value is for cut flowers.
Gladioli produce tall spikes of large blossoms in a rainbow of colors. Only clear, true blue is missing; white, pink, red, purple, yellow, orange, salmon and even green gladioli are available, along with many bi-colors. The wide range of colors, sizes and flower types make them particularly useful for flower arrangements.
This is an open entry show. Locals may bring “glads” on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 13 between 8-11 a.m. and will receive assistance in exhibiting.
Special classes for novice, intermediate and youth are provided. Come and enjoy the many different and unusual gladiolus cultivars and arrangements.
The flowers will be distributed to the public free of charge after 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 15 on the Hoover Auditorium porch.
The show has been organized by Cliff Hartline and the Northwestern Ohio Gladiolus Society.
Hoover Auditorium is located at 115 Third Street in Lakeside. Admission to the Lakeside grounds requires a gate fee. A daily gate pass ($18 for adults, $12.50 for youth ages 12-18, and free for children under age 12 and guests over age 90). The Gladiolus Show and Exhibition is free once inside the gates of Lakeside. A partial day, or three-hour, gate pass is also available for $5.50. To park on the Lakeside grounds or the South Gate Parking Lot, there is a $7.50 auto fee.
Known as the Chautauqua on Lake Erie, Lakeside is a family destination that has pioneered the act of nurturing mind, body and spirit since 1873. One of the few remaining Chautauquas in the United States, Lakeside offers a variety of spiritual, educational, cultural arts and recreational opportunities. Located between Cleveland and Toledo on Lake Erie’s south shore, Lakeside is a gated community that provides rest and renewal in addition to hundreds of enlightening and entertaining experiences. For more information on vacationing or living the Lakeside Chautauqua experience, visit www.lakesideohio.com or call (419) 798-4461.
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Press Release Contact Name: Bri Carter
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Press Release Contact Phone: 419-798-4461
Organization Name: Lakeside Association
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Organization Address: 236 Walnut Avenue, Lakeside, OH, 43440