# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Junior Gardeners Competition 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: We are excited to host the 10th annual Junior Gardeners Competition with in-person judging and awards ceremony during the Stafford Party in the Park event! 

From May 22 to June 14, 2026 any youth age 16 or under as of May 1, 2026 are eligible to register to compete as an exhibitor.  All plants designated for this competition must be obtained at Sunset Nursery in Laurentian Valley (2177 Greenwood Road) at no charge.  

JUNIOR GARDNERS COMPETION SCHEDULE

May 22 – June 14, 2026
Registration and Free Plant Pick Up at Sunset Nursery Garden Centre & Greenhouse (located at 2177 Greenwood Rd)

June 15 – July 18, 2026
Grow and nurture your chosen plant or flower

July 18, 2026
Junior Gardeners Competition - Awards Ceremony at Stafford Park located at 641 Third Ave South during Stafford Park’s “Party in the Park” event
Plant Drop Off – 10:00 – 10:30 am
Judging 10:30 – 11:00 am
Awards Ceremony 11:00 – 11:30 am
BBQ Lunch – Noon (Free for Competitors)

Junior Gardeners can stay after the awards ceremony and enjoy a few hours of play at the Stafford Party in the Park ! Special features include a bouncy castle, Laurentian Valley fire department slip and slide, LV Fire Truck on site, BBQ lunch, youth prize draw, splash pad, slushies and playgrounds.

Thank you to Sunset Nursery for providing our participants with their plant options for this year and for judging the competition!

Good luck to our participants - we can't wait to see your plants! 

A special shout out to LAST YEARS 1st PLACE WINNERS!
Ages 1 to 4 – Holt Troutman (Petunia Flower)
Ages 5 to 7 - Hunter Troutman (Petunia Flower)
Ages 8 to 10 - Lilli McCormick (Marigold Flower)
Ages 11 to 16 - Robyn Heaps (Tiny Tim Tomato Plant) 

For more information visit: https://calendar.lvtownship.ca/default/Detail/2026-07-18-1000-Junior-Gardeners-Competition
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pembroke/junior-gardeners-competition/200030036741537
- **Event Categories**: contests, parties, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 60

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Pembroke
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Stafford Recreation Centre
- **lat**: 45.819737912582
- **long**: -77.142274104895
- **full address**: Stafford Recreation Centre, 642 Lorne St W, Laurentian Valley, ON K8A, Canada, Pembroke

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Junior Gardeners Competition  being held?
  - **A:** Junior Gardeners Competition  takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Stafford Recreation Centre, 642 Lorne St W, Laurentian Valley, ON K8A, Canada, Pembroke.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Junior Gardeners Competition ?
  - **A:** Junior Gardeners Competition  is organized by Township of Laurentian Valley.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Junior Gardeners Competition  is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pembroke, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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