Competitions
At the heart of the Royal Windsor Flower Show, the Competitions’ Marquee! This quintessentially British tradition invites gardeners, florists, bakers, photographers and creative craft enthusiasts of all ages to try out their talents and compete for challenge cups, prizes and rosettes!
Each year, we introduce new and exciting categories, ranging from home grown sweet peas or potatoes to paper flowers and pastries – ensuring there’s something for everyone to try!
Competition Highlights 2025
A Competition for Everyone!
Whether you want to create a posy fit for King Charles III’s breakfast table, bake a knockout chocolate cake, or capture a stunning photograph, there’s a category for you! No experience is necessary and we welcome all ages and abilities to take part in these fun and friendly competitions.
Children’s Competitions
Young creatives can get involved in a range of exciting challenges, from gardening and cookery to arts and craft. This year’s Children’s Marquee, hosted by Busy Buttons CORE Charity, will inspire young minds with the theme ‘Father Thames: A Tapestry of Life’ – exploring the river’s rich flora, fauna, history and communities.
Ten local schools will also have the opportunity to create their art installations based on the theme ‘The Thames Tales’.
Community Container Competition
Community Container Competition invites people of all ages to come together and create an ‘in-the-round’ planting display using a recycled container. Whether you’re part of a gardening club, school, family, retirement group or workplace team, this competition is all about creativity, collaboration and fun! The entry that most impresses the judges will be awarded the prestigious Andrew Try Cup.
Windsor Pubs in Bloom Competition
Windsor Pubs in Bloom Competition, supported by Windsor & Eton Brewery, celebrates the most beautifully decorated pubs within 10 miles of Windsor. Open to all local pubs, entries can feature homegrown or locally sourced plants, creating stunning floral displays. The ‘Johnnie Walker’ Cup will be awarded to the most impressive entry, with judging announced within 10 days of the show.
Garden Makers Competition For Professional Gardeners
The ‘Garden Makers’ competition will showcase the work of seven talented undergraduate or recent post graduate designers providing a brilliant platform to hone their exhibiting and planting skills whilst impressing the 6,000 visitors that attend this prestigious, boutique event in Royal Berkshire.
CLOSING DATE 22 APRIL
Floral Arranging for NAFAS clubs and members
We are delighted to welcome the Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxon Area of the National Association of Flower Arrangers (NAFAS) for their Area Show to be held in a bespoke marquee at Windsor. With an overall title of ‘All Around The Town’ there are five classes for members to enter. Details of classes and judging can to be found on their website.
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