Multiple Large Flower Shows Return in Australia, UK, Thailand

Several flower shows and festivals are set to take place across different regions, each offering unique attractions and community engagement. The Ayr and District Flower Show in Scotland will be held in mid-August, featuring a wide range of exhibits from vegetables to handicrafts, with new traders and demonstrations by local societies. Whitehaven's annual Flower and Vegetable Show in early September will showcase homegrown produce and homemade goods, including a children's corner and street theatre performances. Australia's largest flower festival, Floriade in Canberra, will run from mid-September to mid-October with a science and nature theme, offering free entry and special ticketed events like NightFest. In Shouldham, a flower festival over the August Bank Holiday will feature creative displays inspired by songs and dances, with proceeds supporting the local church's restoration. Meanwhile, Bangkok's Flora Festival in early August honors Her Majesty the Queen Mother, highlighting orchid competitions and community activities emphasizing sustainability and motherhood.