Coming Events

Our members and our fans always look forward to the spring African violet and gesneriad shows. We present here a list of the shows that are coming. More will be added to the list as the local affiliate societies of AVSC make their show plans. The following is a list of the announcements received so far:

Toronto, ON April 9-10, 2011
 

Toronto African Violet Society
Annual Show and Sale
Toronto Botanical Gardens
777 Lawrence Ave. East at Leslie St., Toronto, ON
Saturday, April 9, 2011, 12:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, April 10, 2011, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Admission $2.00
Web Site: http://www.tavs.ca

Montréal, QC April 16-17, 2011
 

Société des Saintpaulia de Montréal
Annual judged show and sale: “La violette parcourt le globe”
Chalet du Parc Maisonneuve
4601, Sherbrooke St. East, Montréal
Saturday, April 19, Sunday, April 20, 10h00 – 16h00
(10 am – 4 pm); Members Free; Non-members $2.00
Web Site: http://www.saintpaulia-montreal.com/

Calgary, AB May 6-7, 2011
 

Stampede City African Violet Society
33rd Annual Show & Sale, “A Celebration of Violets”
Northland Village Mall, 5111 Northland Drive NW, Calgary, AB
Friday, May 6, 2011, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday, May 7, 2011, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
For more information call 403-241-8300
Web Site: http://www3.telus.net/scavs

Email: violets@telus,net

Longueuil, QC April 30, 2011
 

Club Violettes Longueuil
Annual Show and Sale
Chalet du Parc Régional de Longueuil
1895 Adoncour, Longueuil, QC
Saturday, April 30, 2011, 13h30 - 16h00 (1:30 pm - 6:00 pm)
Web Site: http://www.club-violettes-longueuil.org/

Ottawa, ON April 30, 2011
 

Ottawa African Violet Society
Annual Show and Plant Sale:
“The Mysterious Violet”
Jim Durrell Recreation Centre, 1265 Walkley Road, Ottawa, ON
Saturday, April 30, 2011, 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 1, 2011, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Admission $4.00
Web Site: http://www.oavs.ca/

Toronto, ON April 30, 2011
 

Lakeshore African Violet Society of Toronto
Annual Show and Plant Sale:
“Violets on the Move”
St. Philip’s Lutheran Church, 61 West Deane Park Drive, Etobicoke
Saturday, April 30, 2011, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
More Information:
Beverley Williams, Show Chair
Email: beverleyandbrucewilliams@rogers.com

Admission Free
 

Vancouver, BC April 30, 2011
 

Vancouver African Violet & Gesneriad Society
Annual Show and Plant Sale: “Violet Reflections”
Floral Hall, VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak Street, Vancouver
Saturday, April 30,1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Contact: Arleen Dewell, VAVGS President
Email: arleendewell@shaw.ca

Web Site: http://www3.telus.net/vavgs/

 
Middleton, NS May 28, 2011
 

Annapolis Valley African Violet Society Presents
"A Royal Celebration of Violets"
African Violet Show and Tea
Saturday May 28th 2011
St John's United Church Hall
Middleton NS
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Web Site: http://www.avavs.com

Local affiliate societies of AVSC, please send us news of your upcoming events and we will post your notices here. You can send the information to violets@avsc.ca. Please give all necessary details such as time, date, place, admission charge if any, contact information, and anything else that is appropriate.

Come to one of the many shows of our local affiliates and you can enjoy the beauty of the blossoms and the wonderfully shaped and grown plants. You can also make friends with the local African violet enthusiasts and learn more about their wonderful plants. Most shows include include a sale where you can purchase starter plants and leaves. Some shows have showplants for sale as well.