AIS Region 7 -- Affiliate Club and Regional Shows
AIS affiliate clubs usually have at least one show per year,
generally at bearded iris bloom season. Peak bloom is usually
mid-April through the second weekend in May, although there is often
considerable variation across the region.
Every club looks forward to conducting their annual iris show. Iris shows are often the moment of a local iris club's greatest visibility within their community. It's an opportunity to introduce new iris qualities and discuss the benefits these bring. Shows are also an opportunity to demonstrate how to use irises in practical and novel arrangements.
Please send your club's show dates, location, and hours as soon as they're finalized. Include entry time open-close as well as public show open-close.
2024 Public Iris Shows
- April 27 -- Middle Tennessee Iris Society (Nashville, TN) Entries accepted from 8a to 10:15a, show from 1p to 4p at Hilton Brentwood; 9000 Overlook Dr; Brentwood, TN 37027
- April 27 -- Greeneville Iris Society (Greeneville, TN) Entries accepted from 8a to 10:30a, show from 2p to 4p at Trinity United Methodist Church; 624 Tusculm Blvd; Greeneville, TN 37745
- May 4 -- Jackson Area Iris Society (Jackson, TN) Entries accepted from 8a to 10:30a, show from 1p to 4p at Old Hickory Mall near former Macy's; 2021 N HIghland Ave, Jackson, TN 38305
- May 4 -- Twin States Iris Society (Lebanon, TN) Entries accepted from 7a to 10a, show from 1p to 5p at Walter J Baird Middle School; 131 Pride Lane; Lebanon, TN 37087
- May 11 -- Bluegrass Iris Society (Lexington) at Lexington Green Mall (lower level); 161 Lexington Green Circle; Lexington, KY 40503; Entries 8:30a-10:30a, Show 1p-4p.
- May 11 -- Louisville Area Iris Society (Louisville, KY) Entries accepted from 8a to 10a, show from Noon to 4pm at St Marks Episcopal Church; 2822 Frankfurt Ave; Louisville, KY 40206 ... Potted iris will be available.
- May 11 -- Mid-State Iris Society (Murfreesboro, TN) 8am for entries. 9am until noon for public viewing exhibition at the Family Pet Health Veterinary Health Clinic; 3907 Richard Reeves Dr; Murfreesboro, TN 37127.
Garden tours are often also a feature of many clubs' spring shows. These provide an opportunity to see irises in gardens as well as sometimes to sample refreshments provided by members.
Listed below are a few resources that Region 7 clubs have found useful in running shows:
