2025 Peninsula Rose Society Annual Rose Show (May 4th)

In Cooperation with Santa Clara County Rose Society 
and San Mateo County Rose Society

1400 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061

The Peninsula Rose Society, in cooperation with the San Mateo County Rose Society and the Santa Clara County Rose Society, will be holding their annual Rose Show and Sale in Redwood City on May 4, 2025.

Come enjoy beautiful winning roses submitted for the exhibition by members and the community. Submit your own, learn tips and tricks on growing roses, and take home your own rose plants from the Rose Sale propagated and cared for by Master and Consulting Rosarians.

Plus: Free demos, information on becoming a member, and tours of the Catherine Brennan Memorial Rose Garden. 

Theme: Roses Around the World – Creating Beauty in the Community

Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025

Venue: 1400 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City, CA

Schedule:

     Rose Judged Exhibits: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

     Rose Sale: 12:00 PM-3:30 PM

     Other: Free Rose care information, talks, and membership information

More information to be posted closer to the event date.

About the program:

Join us for the PRS May Rose Show! Ready to exhibit your roses? Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced exhibitor, our rose arrangement demo and workshop is designed to help you shine.

In April, once again we will have a two-part program. Part 1 will be a workshop titled “How to Exhibit Rose Arrangements for Rose Shows,” held from 6:00 to 6:45. Don’t forget—you can bring your roses to this workshop and enter them in our monthly rose show, kicking off this April. It’s the perfect opportunity to showcase your blooms and put your skills into practice! Part 2 will begin at 7:00 and will cover the topic “Growing Roses in Containers.”

Unleash your creativity and showcase your talent with our demo and workshop: How to Exhibit Rose Arrangements for Rose Shows! Learn the fundamentals of designing captivating rose arrangements that meet show standards, from selecting the perfect blooms to mastering the art of balance, proportion, and style. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or new to the world of rose shows, this session will provide expert tips and techniques to help you stand out and impress the judges. Perfect for all skill levels, this is your chance to let your artistry bloom!”

Discover the art of Growing Roses in Containers! This presentation and demo offers insights into selecting the right rose varieties, choosing the perfect containers, and mastering the care techniques to keep your potted roses thriving. Whether you’re short on garden space or simply love the versatility of container gardening, you’ll learn tips and tricks to cultivate stunning roses in any setting. Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike.

About Karen Ernsberger: My love of roses started with the roses started with my parents’ rose garden. The fragrance of Sterling Silver and the beauty of Dainty Bess hooked me. I’ve been growing roses for over 50 years. In 1998, I became a Consulting Rosarian (now a Master Rosarian), co-wrote the RERS Rose Show schedule and I’ve been writing it since. Began chairing the Rose Show in 2000. I’ve served as the RERS President 2005-6, 2011-12, and 2016-2025. I am a Rose judge and Arrangement judge. I edit, write many articles and publish for the Redwood Empire Rose Society Rose News. I grow about 300 roses (I lost 92 in the 2017 Nuns Fire). I grow all types of roses – OGR, Shrubs, HT/Gr/ Floribunda and miniature/minifloras. Most are in pots as the roses that survived the fire had to be moved to rebuild the fences and retaining walls.

More Info can be found on the Join Us page.