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

 

 

The 2025 Annual Iris Show was held May 10, with over 200 entries and hundreds of members of the public attending. Please enjoy the photos below, and join us for our iris sale in late July.

 

Mosaic madness.

Mosaic Madness

Best in Show

Entered by Greg Beavers

Ink Patterns

1st Runner Up

Entered by Mike & Lisa Kuduk

Ink Patterns.
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 UpDiane Fearn-Desrosiers (Alley Oops pictured)
Iris in a Home Garden or FieldGraham Rowles (Concertina pictured
Iris with Pets, Lawn Ornaments, Etc.Graham Rowles (Cape May pictured)
Iris MacroDiane Fearn-Desrosiers
Silver MedalGreg Beavers, 14 blue ribbons, 12 red ribbons
Bronze MedalBruce 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 ShowGypsy RomanceGreg Beavers
1st Runner Up WittyGreg Beavers
2nd Runner Up HabitGreg Beavers
3rd Runner Up Carnival ClownGreg Beavers
4th Runner Up Dividing LineRita Adkins
Best MedianWittyGreg Beavers
Best BeardlessJeweled CrownRita Adkins
Best HistoricCrystal GlittersRita Adkins
Best Bi-Color TBHabit by Greg BeaversGreg Beavers
Best White TBBonus LiteSue Kirkman
Best Yellow TBHappy PalBruce Schaffer
Best Red TBSultan’s PalaceBruce Schaffer
Best OrangeWildJane Hellmann
Best Blue TBBreakersKathryn Bowers
Best Dark TBGypsy RomanceGreg Beavers
Best Purple TBGypsy RomanceGreg Beavers
Best Pink TBStill the OneRita Adkins
Best Ukrainian ColorIris spuria subsp. musulmanicaThe Kuduks
Best DesignTime in A BottleBarbara Dunlap
Silver Medal12 Blue RibbonsGreg Beavers
Bronze Medal11 Blue RibbonsRita Adkins
Peoples Choice AwardAbove It AllBarbara Dunlap

Photos Taken During the 2023 Iris Show