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Bearded Iris Flower Show

An Explosion of Iris
2026-05-16 12:00:00 2026-05-16 16:00:00 America/Chicago Bearded Iris Flower Show Drop in to enjoy floral designs, educational exhibits and horticultural bearded iris specimens based on the theme "An Explosion of Iris" in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Unites States of America. Presented by the Show Me Iris Society. Adults, teens and older children. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Saturday, May 16
12:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-16 12:00:00 2026-05-16 16:00:00 America/Chicago Bearded Iris Flower Show Drop in to enjoy floral designs, educational exhibits and horticultural bearded iris specimens based on the theme "An Explosion of Iris" in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Unites States of America. Presented by the Show Me Iris Society. Adults, teens and older children. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Drop in to enjoy floral designs, educational exhibits and horticultural bearded iris specimens based on the theme "An Explosion of Iris" in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Unites States of America. Presented by the Show Me Iris Society. Adults, teens and older children.

Drop in to enjoy floral designs, educational exhibits and horticultural bearded iris specimens based on the theme "An Explosion of Iris" in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Unites States of America. Presented by the Show Me Iris Society.

Adults, teens and older children.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | School-Age | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General | Featured |

TAGS: | Nature | Co-sponsored |

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