WELCOME TO THE TIMARU FESTIVAL OF ROSES
 
 
2010 Festival dates 20-28 NOVEMBER 2010
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2009 was another hue success, with a whole range of activities throughout  Festival week.  We are now taking a breather, but planning has already started for the 2010 Festival.  As items, dates and activities are confirmed this web site will be updated.
 
A highlight of the 2010 Festival will be the New Zealand Rose Society National Spring Rose Show to be held in Caroline Bay Hall 26-28 November.
 
Market Day Site Holder Applications will be mailed out in May 2010 (Market Day will be held on Sunday 28 November 2010)
 
 

 

The Festival has chosen as its logo the 'Trumpeter' rose. This rose is named after the great jazz trumpeter Louise 'Satchmo' Armstrong and is a floribunda rose bred by Sam McCredy in 1977.

'Trumpeter' is the beautiful red rose that blooms throughout the Central Business District of Timaru.

 

 





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