Bluegrass Iris Society
Annual Show
For over 50 years, iris enthusiasts in central Kentucky have gathered each May to show their best irises and have them judged according to national standards set by the American Iris Society. BGIS continues that tradition with our annual event that shows more than 100 different named varieties of iris. A must-see for any gardener!
BGIS Iris Show 2025
Join Us
161 Lexington Green Cir, Lexington, KY 40503, United States
When
May 10, 2025
Open to the public 1-4pm
Email Us
marylynnelange@gmail.com
2025 Show Winners
Mosaic Madness
Best in Show
Entered by Greg Beavers
Ink Patterns
1st Runner Up
Entered by Mike & Lisa Kuduk
| Best of Show | Mosaic Madness | Greg Beavers |
| 1st Runner Up | Ink Patterns | Mike & Lisa Kuduk |
| 2nd Runner Up | Smiling At You | Greg Beavers |
| 3rd Runner Up | Welch’s Reward | Rita Adkins |
| 4th Runner Up | Carnival Clown | Greg Beavers |
| Best Dark | Black Label | Annette Milch |
| Best Orange/Red/Pink | Lusciousocity | Rich Rosen |
| Best White | Bonus Lite | Sue Kirkman |
| Best Yellow | Smiling At You | Greg Beavers |
| Best Space Age/Novelty | Mosaic Madness | Greg Beavers |
| Best Dykes Medal Winner | Thornbird | Greg Beavers |
| Best Historic | Las Vegas | Bruce Shaffer (1989 Year of Introduction) |
| Best Bi-Color | King’s Reign | Susan Steward |
Photography Blue Ribbons:
| Best Design of Show | Happy Birthday Lexington | Barbara Dunlap |
| People’s Choice Award | Making A Scene | Susan Steward |
| Iris Close Up | Diane Fearn-Desrosiers (Alley Oops pictured) |
| Iris in a Home Garden or Field | Graham Rowles (Concertina pictured |
| Iris with Pets, Lawn Ornaments, Etc. | Graham Rowles (Cape May pictured) |
| Iris Macro | Diane Fearn-Desrosiers |
| Silver Medal | Greg Beavers, 14 blue ribbons, 12 red ribbons |
| Bronze Medal | Bruce Shaffer, 11 blue ribbons, 5 red ribbons |
Photos Taken During the 2024 Iris Show
2023 Show Winners
Gypsy Romance
Best in Show &
Best Dark Tall Bearded Iris
Entered by Greg Beavers
Witty
1st Runner Up
& Best Median
Entered by Greg Beavers
| Best of Show | Gypsy Romance | Greg Beavers |
| 1st Runner Up | Witty | Greg Beavers |
| 2nd Runner Up | Habit | Greg Beavers |
| 3rd Runner Up | Carnival Clown | Greg Beavers |
| 4th Runner Up | Dividing Line | Rita Adkins |
| Best Median | Witty | Greg Beavers |
| Best Beardless | Jeweled Crown | Rita Adkins |
| Best Historic | Crystal Glitters | Rita Adkins |
| Best Bi-Color TB | Habit by Greg Beavers | Greg Beavers |
| Best White TB | Bonus Lite | Sue Kirkman |
| Best Yellow TB | Happy Pal | Bruce Schaffer |
| Best Red TB | Sultan’s Palace | Bruce Schaffer |
| Best Orange | Wild | Jane Hellmann |
| Best Blue TB | Breakers | Kathryn Bowers |
| Best Dark TB | Gypsy Romance | Greg Beavers |
| Best Purple TB | Gypsy Romance | Greg Beavers |
| Best Pink TB | Still the One | Rita Adkins |
| Best Ukrainian Color | Iris spuria subsp. musulmanica | The Kuduks |
| Best Design | Time in A Bottle | Barbara Dunlap |
| Silver Medal | 12 Blue Ribbons | Greg Beavers |
| Bronze Medal | 11 Blue Ribbons | Rita Adkins |
| Peoples Choice Award | Above It All | Barbara Dunlap |
Photos Taken During the 2023 Iris Show
