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!
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
